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:
Waterside Arts Sale, New Theatre Royal Lincoln, and the Swan Theatre Worcester
Grantham |
01476 406158 |
16th September 2022 |
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Grantham |
01476 406158 |
17th September 2022 |
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Leatherhead |
01372 365141 |
23rd September 2022 |
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Lincoln |
01522 519999 |
25th September 2022 |
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Lowestoft |
01502 533200 |
28th September 2022 |
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Tunbridge Wells |
Trinity Theatre |
01892 678678 |
29th September 2022 |
Stamford |
01780 763203 |
30th September 2022 |
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Worcester |
01905 611427 |
2nd October 2022 |
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Halifax |
01422 351158 |
5th October 2022 |
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Neeld |
01249 446699 |
13th October 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)
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