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Pantomime 2025 – Beauty and the Beast

The Cresset and Stuart Morrison’s Second Star Productions are delighted to present our pantomime for 2025 – Beauty and the Beast

Step into the enchanted world of Beauty and the Beast, the legendary Cresset Pantomime!    
Join us at The Cresset for a spellbinding adaptation of the classic tale ofBeauty and the Beast, where the stage comes alive with dazzling choreography, wonderful music, colourful costumes, and a cast of unforgettable characters!
As the charming yet misunderstood Beast roams his grand castle, you’ll be swept away by the captivating tale of Belle, a fierce and intelligent young woman who dares to see beyond appearances. Will she unlock the secret to breaking the Beast’s curse?
Expect plenty of hilarious antics and all the traditional audience participation, catchy songs, and fun which will have everyone laughing and singing along! 
‘The Cresset panto never fails to delight…I can’t wait!’ Kev Lawrence, PCRFM
 
‘Had us utterly captivated…everything you’d want from a panto – sparkling sets, dazzling costumes, and plenty of humour and heart.’ ESP magazine (on Cinderella 2024)
***The performance at 6pm on 28th December is a BSL performance***
***The performance at 6pm on 22nd December will be a relaxed performance***

Cast

Steven Woodcock as the Father

Mike Holoway as the Beast

Kim Taylforth as the Fairy

Hollie Boynton-Briggs as Morgana

Brandon Barrett as Billy

Ed Simpson as Nurse La La

Vanessa Boland as Beauty

Meet the cast at this year’s Christmas Lights Switch on in Cathedral Square on the 21st November 5pm – 7pm.

 

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Cast

To be announced

Producer / Director:

Stuart Morrison – Second Star Productions

Choreographer:

Monique Benoiton-Smith

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Booking Information

Open Auditions

Book Tickets

Tickets for Beauty and the Beast are now on sale and can be booked online.

To reduce our environmental impact we encourage you to select print at home when booking, however if you prefer to have your tickets posted to you a fee of £2.00 will apply.

Schools & Groups

Schools performances are now available, with tickets priced at £11.00 with one free teacher’s place per 10 children.

If you would like to discuss your options for bringing a school group please do contact us on 01733 265705 or email [email protected]

Non-school group bookings are available at £15 per person.

Accessibility

Wheelchair user seats must be pre-booked through the box office to guarantee availability.

BSL Signed performance – 28th December at 6pm

Relaxed performance – 22nd December at 6pm

To discuss your requirements please contact the Box Office on 01733 265705 or email [email protected]