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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre: Almost time to see panto Beauty and the Beast

'Oh yes' it's almost panto time and final preparations are under way for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's Beauty and the Beast.

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Bosses at the theatre are whetting fans' appetites with the release of rehearsal photos of the cast in readiness for opening night next Saturday, November 30.

This year's show will star TV Gladiators' Giant, duo Tam Ryan and Ian Adams alongside an ensemble of rising names from the West End musical theatre scene to tell the story of the traditional fairytale with plenty of twists.

Giant in rehearsal for panto Beauty and the Beast at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Giant in rehearsal for panto Beauty and the Beast at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

They will be joined by Jarneìia Richard-Noel, of the original cast of 'SIX' and who will play the fairy Angelica; Olivia Mitchell, who will play Belle; and Tom Lowe, who will be Prince Pascal/Beast. He was recently on stage at the Grand Theatre, in Lichfield Street, in the role of King Triton in Unfortunate – The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch

Jack Kempson in action
Jack Kempson in action

Timothy Lucas, of Blood Brotherswill play the part of Monsieur le Pratt in the festive show.

They are joined by ensemble Sam Cherry, Harry Dutton, Jack Kempson, Jedediah Leafe, Lydia Moynihan, Holly Pearce, Amy Page, Lucy Rice and Daniel Walford.

Beauty and the Beast runs from November30 - January 5 and tickets are available online at grandtheatre.co.uk.