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14 stunning behind-the-scenes photos of Wolverhampton Grand's spectacular Beauty and the Beast panto

Take a sneak peek behind the scenes at Wolverhampton Grand as the Beauty and the Beast cast get prepared to perform the glitzy show.

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The grand finale
The grand finale

Exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs have been released giving a look into what goes on backstage at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre’s spectacular pantomime

Olivia Mitchell as Belle
Olivia Mitchell as Belle
Giant prepares for his role as Gladius
Giant prepares for his role as Gladius

Photographer Danny Kaan went behind the scenes to capture the cast in action as they prepare for and perform the show.

Ian Adams as Madame FiFi Fou-Fou
Ian Adams as Madame FiFi Fou-Fou
Giant prepares for his role as Gladius
Giant prepares for his role as Gladius

In a showcase like no other, former bodybuilder Jamie Christian Johal - better known as Giant from the BBC TV show Gladiators - will feature 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.

Jarnéia Richard-Noel as the fairy Angelica
Jarnéia Richard-Noel as the fairy Angelica
Jarnéia Richard-Noel
Jarnéia Richard-Noel

The cast also includes Tam Ryan as Joey and Ian Adams as Madame FiFi Fou-Fou. 

Jedidiah Leafe
Jedidiah Leafe
Lucy Rice
Lucy Rice
Lucy Rice, Amy Page, Lydia Moynihan and Holly Pearce
Lucy Rice, Amy Page, Lydia Moynihan and Holly Pearce

Jarneìia Richard-Noel from the original West End and UK touring cast of SIX plays the Fairy, Olivia Mitchell who covered the role of Jenna on the UK tour of Waitress plays Belle alongside Tom Lowe as Prince Pascal/Beast who was recently seen at the Grand Theatre as King Triton in Unfortunate – The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch. 

Olivia Mitchell as Belle
Olivia Mitchell as Belle

Timothy Lucas (Blood Brothers) plays Monsieur le Pratt.

Production team member Rachel Snead
Production team member Rachel Snead
Tam Ryan and costume designer Pippa Lacey
Tam Ryan and costume designer Pippa Lacey

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

Tom Lowe as the Beast
Tom Lowe as the Beast

Tickets for Beauty and the Beast, which is showing until January 5, 2025, are on sale now at grandtheatre.co.uk

The grand finale
The grand finale