2022 Chantry Dance Tour
BEAUTY & THE BEAST
(also playing under the title THE GUARDIAN OF THE FOREST at some venues)
Chantry Dance’s imaginative new show is inspired by the original folktale of La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast), re-imagined for a 21stcentury family audience.
Long ago, the vain Lord Bieth wanted to cut down the forest to expand his city. However, the Green Lady put a stop to his plan and, in a fitting punishment, turned him into a beast who is compelled to guard the forest against destruction by greedy city folk. Years later, through the gift of a magical rose, Lord Bieth’s path crosses with the young maiden Áille. She is completely unlike the other self-absorbed city folk and her beautiful heart may just change the Beast’s life forever.
This engaging new show highlights the importance of preserving natural habitats and asks what is genuine beauty? We learn alongside the Beast that looks count for less than the beauty in your heart, and are encouraged not to base our judgements of someone’s worth on their outward appearance.
The show features contemporary dance, ballet and circus performed by an international cast including West End dancers and choreographers RAE PIPER & PAUL CHANTRY, and SHANNON PARKER of San Francisco Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre and Britain's Got Talent.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS BY FOLLOWING THE LINKS BELOW
OR CALLING THE BOX OFFICE NUMBERS LISTED
Please note, the show is playing under the title THE GUARDIAN OF THE FOREST at:
New Theatre Royal Lincoln & the Swan Theatre Worcester
Grantham |
01476 406158 |
16th Sept 2022 |
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Grantham |
01476 406158 |
17th Sept 2022 |
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Leatherhead |
01372 365141 |
23rd Sept 2022 |
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Lincoln |
01522 519999 |
25th Sept 2022 |
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Lowestoft |
01502 533200 |
28th Sept 2022 |
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Tunbridge Wells |
01892 678678 |
29th Sept 2022 |
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Stamford |
01780 763203 |
30th Sept 2022 |
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Worcester |
01905 611427 |
2nd Oct 2022 |
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Halifax |
01422 351158 |
5th Oct 2022 |
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Neeld |
01249 446699 |
13th Oct 2022 |
Previous audience comments include:
“It was just incredible. Wow!”
“Brilliant and totally captivating”
“The show was fantastic! Beautiful storytelling and incredible choreography!”
Age advisory: 7+ (not suitable for babes in arms)
Contains mild threat/violence
Running time: approx. 110mins (plus interval)
“It was just incredible. Wow!”
“Brilliant and totally captivating”
“The show was fantastic! Beautiful storytelling and incredible choreography!”
Age advisory: 7+ (not suitable for babes in arms)
Contains mild threat/violence
Running time: approx. 110mins (plus interval)
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"Gangsta Granny" returns
From the acclaimed producers of Billionaire Boy and Awful Auntie comes a brand new tour of the award-winning production of this amazing story by David Walliams which has once again, been choreographed by Chantry Dance's co-Artistic Directors, Rae Piper and Paul Chantry.
The story joins young Ben on a Friday night and he knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!
Opening at the Alhambra in Bradford, Gangsta Granny then embarks on a UK tour running until June 2022. Having been previously nominated for an Olivier award, this fantastic, heartwarming show has done numerous sell out tours and had two West End runs. Tickets are selling fast - click on the link below for details of tour dates and where to get yours!
The story joins young Ben on a Friday night and he knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!
Opening at the Alhambra in Bradford, Gangsta Granny then embarks on a UK tour running until June 2022. Having been previously nominated for an Olivier award, this fantastic, heartwarming show has done numerous sell out tours and had two West End runs. Tickets are selling fast - click on the link below for details of tour dates and where to get yours!
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Whoever You Are
A Piper Chantry & De Frutos film collaboration
Renowned director Javier De Frutos in collaboration with producers and performers Rae Piper and Paul Chantry, has created the award-winning new short film, 'Whoever You Are'.
Chantry's Co-Artistic Directors are the film's executive producers and feature as 'He' and 'She', the two characters who feature in this cinematic adaptation of Walt Whitman’s evocative poem, ‘Whoever You Are Holding Me Now in Hand’.
Since it's release, "Whoever You Are" has received multiple awards and premiered in Europe at RENCONTRES INTERNATIONALES and in Hollywood, USA at NEXT GENERATION INDIE FILM AWARDS
Chantry's Co-Artistic Directors are the film's executive producers and feature as 'He' and 'She', the two characters who feature in this cinematic adaptation of Walt Whitman’s evocative poem, ‘Whoever You Are Holding Me Now in Hand’.
Since it's release, "Whoever You Are" has received multiple awards and premiered in Europe at RENCONTRES INTERNATIONALES and in Hollywood, USA at NEXT GENERATION INDIE FILM AWARDS
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BILLIONAIRE BOY NOMINATED FOR OLIVIER AWARD 2022
Paul Chantry & Rae Piper at the 2022 Olivier Awards
Choreographed by Rae Piper and Paul Chantry, Co-Artistic Directors of Chantry Dance,
this Birmingham Stage Company production of the bestselling story by David Walliams was nominated for a 2022 OLIVIER AWARD for BEST FAMILY SHOW following its run im the WEST END at the Garrick Theatre from 17th July 2021 to 30th July 2022.
This production follows BSC's sell-out show 'Gangsta Granny', which was also choreographed by Piper and Chantry and also nominated for an Olivier Award in 2018!
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* Dance classes - ballet, contemporary and contemporary ballet technique
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* Behind the scenes rehearsal footage
* Interviews with high profile industry figures, including performers such as Dominic North (Matthew Bourne's New Adventures), Sarah Kundi (English National Ballet), Sierra Boggess (Broadway and West End Leading Lady), Javier De Frutos (Olivier winning choreographer), Bill Deamer (Olivier winning choreographer) and more!
Chantry Dance – a District Portfolio Organisation supported by South Kesteven District Council and InvestSK
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Chantry Dance is a registered charity number 1153601
