The count-down has begun! There’s only a few weeks to go until Newcastle Theatre Royal opens its spellbinding panto – Beauty and the Beast -which will run for a magical eight weeks (Tue 26 Nov 2019 – Sat 19 Jan 2020).
One of the most romantic pantos of all time Beauty and the Beastwill be a spectacular and enchanting production for all the family, featuring the legendary trio of Theatre Royal panto stars Danny Adams, Clive Webb and Chris Hayward.
A lavish adventure is once again in store for all as the beautiful Belle embarks on her quest to unleash the Beauty within the Beast. Audiences can expect an action-packed show bursting with magic, music and plenty of comedy mayhem!
Produced by Qdos Entertainment, the world’s biggest pantomime producer, Beauty and the Beast promises everything that Theatre Royal audiences have come to expect, and more. Spectacular choreography, glittering sets, breath-taking special effects and a wonderful musical score form the backdrop to a tale full of adventure and hilarious slap-stick.
Theatre Royal pantomimes are widely thought to be among the best in the UK due to the exceptional combination of father and son team Clive and Danny – for whom Beauty and the Beast will mark their fifteenth consecutive Theatre Royal panto appearance. This combination is brought together by Newcastle’s own Michael Harrison (The Bodyguard, Annie), who co-writes, produces and directs the show.
The cast for Beauty and the Beast also includes the sensational musical performers Laura Evans and Wayne Smith, who have shone in the last three Theatre Royal pantos, Mick Potts from CBBC’s Danny & Mick (reprising his role as The Idiot) and Steve Arnott who last year celebrated 10 years as the Theatre Royal panto villain.
Theatre Royal Chief Executive Philip Bernays said: “This year’s production promises to be another spectacular show with a staggering 78,000 tickets sold with a few weeks to go to opening night. We are so very proud of our pantomimes, but never wish to rest on our laurels. This is a competitive industry and we need to make sure that we are at the top of our game every single year.
“It’s thanks to a superb cast, incredible staging, expert behind-the-scenes team and the talent of top West End producer Michael Harrison that we can keep delivering what is considered not only the biggest panto in the region but one of the best festive spectaculars anywhere in the country.”Beauty and the Beast plays Tue 26 Nov 2019 until Sun 19 Jan 2020.
Tickets from £14 are selling fast and can be purchased from the Theatre Royal Box Office on 08448 11 21 21 (Calls cost 7 pm plus your phone company’s access charge)or to book online click HERE
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