Beauty and the Beast

Written and directed by Leah Bell

Leah Bell and company return in 2026 with a tale as old as pantomime – Beauty and the Beast.

When the selfish Prince Rafael is transformed into a hideous Beast, only his most loyal staff stand by him. The prince must prove he has changed his ways before the final petal falls from an enchanted rose.

Will Louis the Lamplighter light the way? Will Coggie Clockwork come up with a plan? Can Polly Potts and Patsy Pans stop arguing long enough to help? Will Gaviston le Planque steal the heart of beautiful Belle?

Be our guest in our spellbinding production, packed full of ROAR-some adventure and fun with dazzling costumes, hit songs, audience participation and all your favourite characters.

Don’t let the last rose petal fall and book your tickets today!

Cast

Polly Potts: Cheryl Fergison
Patsy Pans: Leah Bell
Gavisgon Le Planque: Jason Jones
Freddie Le Flump: Zachary Douglas
Belle: Gabrielle Smith
Prince Rafael of Rowlands Gill: Kastriot Hasani
Louis the Lamplighter: Jonny Larman
Coggie Clockswork: Alex Saddiqi
Eloise the Enchantress: Alison Stanley
Professor Maurice Nincompoop: Andy Power Tate
Annabel Young: Charmaine
Millie Hogben: Josephine
Lucy Gregory: Esme
Katie Potts: Juliette

Accessible performances

We will have accessible performances of Beauty and the Beast including a British Sign Language interpreted performance on Monday 28 December 2026, 3.00pm and a relaxed performance on Tuesday 29 December 2026, 11.00am.

School and group bookings

Discounts are available for schools and groups (10+). Please email us at groupbookings@durham.gov.uk, or contact our Group Sales Co-ordinator on 03000 264 169 or our Box Office on 03000 266 600 for more details and to make your reservation.