After refusing to marry the evil Witch Queen, the arrogant Prince Sebastian has been cursed to live as a hideous beast unless he can find a maiden to fall in love with him. Not only that, the Prince's castle and servants have also been cursed to remain in limbo until the curse is broken. Read more …
Our panto dame and her hapless son, along with their best friend, the beautiful Belle, arrive in the village on holiday with nowhere to stay. The Beast's manservant thinks that Belle might just be the one to break the curse, and invites them to stay.
Will the Witch Queen's pet monster succeed in keeping everyone prisoner in the castle, whilst keeping visitors at bay?
Will Belle break the curse before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose?
Will the Beast learn some manners and charm Belle?
Will local heart throb, Blair Atholl, convince Belle he is the man for her and ruin everything?
Will the dame and her laddie cause havoc wherever they go? Oh yes they will!
Where Ian Grieve’s production has the edge on its many contemporaries is in its flawless balance of festive sparkle with skilled comic performances.
The success of Ian Grieve's production depends, at heart, on the Rolls-Royce quality of his cast.
Beauty and the Beast may not deal in cheeky metanarratives like other pantos, but its surefooted blend of the puerile and the poignant rocks the auditorium.
Perth Concert Hall , Perth from Saturday December 12, 2015, until Saturday December 26, 2015. More info: www.horsecross.co.uk
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