Beauty and the Beast

Set Designer & Puppet Designer

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NOMINATED FOR THE UK THEATRE AWARD FOR BEST SHOW FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE 2021

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Selected as one of the Observer's best Christmas family shows 2021 

" enchanting "  The Observer - 4 stars 

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.. but once she is trapped in the palace, elegantly suggested by Laura Willstead's superb set  - Mark Fisher 

The Guardian - 4 stars

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"Christmas shows, especially pantomimes, are often cited as the first taste of live theatre for children. No doubt the youngsters who see Beauty and the Beast will want to find out whether other productions will captivate them in the same way" - Steve Orme  British Theatre Guide

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"the most notable element of this highly imaginative production is the design.... firmly at the heart is Laura Willsteads opulently minimalist stage design." - The reviewshub - 4 stars

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PHOTOS BY ANDREW BILLINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY

and personal

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Director - Theresa Heskins

Costumes designed by Lis Evans

Lighting designed by Daniella Beattie

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