Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
Staged across two sell-out shows, the successful production saw a cast and crew of more than 70 students from Years 7-11 taking part.
With Abigail Dyson Year 8 & Ella Reed Year 9 as Belle, and Adrian Korczak Year 8 and Ben Jenkins Year 9 as Beast this classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end, and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
With many fun supporting roles allowing students to play objects inside the castle, this “tale as old as time” is filled with spectacular costume and set.
This was a student led production with pupils taking on the roles of Assistant director, Stage manager, Lighting & Sound technician, and Publicity and Marketing.
Mrs Nicola Hurrell, Subject Leader for Drama & Director said, “I am so impressed with the level of hard work, commitment and resilience students have shown throughout this production. Student leaders have really stepped up and responded to the challenge of producing a fantastic production. I am so proud of you all and I already looking forward to the next show.”
