A traditional family pantomime written by Chris Hannon (CBeebies’ Topsy & Tim) and directed by Theatre Royal’s Artistic Director Karen Simpson.
Join the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds this Christmas for a journey of enchantment and magic in one of the most loved fairy tales of all time! Set in the depths of Beastly St Edmunds, the story of Beauty and the Beast is brought to life in our family pantomime.
Who is the mysterious beast hiding in the shadows? Will Beauty overcome her fears? And will love conquer all? There will be plenty of music, wonder, fun and laughter in a story to warm your heart and make your spirits soar – a perfect and captivating family treat for the festive season.
Returning to the cast from last year’s Pantomime we are thrilled to welcome Louise Olley as Belle and Leonie Spilsbury as Fairy Blossom. Alongside them we welcome local Bury St Edmunds actor Helen Slade who recently graduated from Drama School and makes her professional stage debut in Beauty and The Beast as Vera. Eamon Fleming is this year’s Dame and takes on the role of Molly Muffintop. Martin Neely stars as Sir Kenneth Branflakes, Sebastian Hill plays the Beast and Michael Lapham completes the cast as Barney Muffintop.
Beauty and the Beast runs at the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds from Friday 2 December 2016 – Sunday 15 January 2017.
There is a BSL interpreted performance on Wednesday 14th December at 2pm and a relaxed performance on Friday 13 January at 1.30pm.
Gala Performance: Join us on Sunday 11 December at 1pm (show starts at 2pm) for our special gala performance. Ticket price includes show ticket, fun and fancy dress before the show, ice creams, programme, goodie bags for the children, drinks and light nibbles.
Suitable for all ages. Tickets: £26.50 – £8.50 (Gala Performance £39 – £15.50).
For tickets and further details please call the Box Office on 01284 769505 or visit www.theatreroyal.org.
