The Everyman & Playhouse have announced that this year’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll panto at the Everyman will be Beauty and the Beast. The play will run at the Hope Street venue from Saturday 26th November to Saturday 21st January. Regular writers Sarah A. Nixon and Mark Chatterton have adapted the traditional fairytale that will be ‘Simply the Beast’ panto around. With a live band, plenty of belly laughs and more than a few surprises Beauty and the Beast is the perfect festive treat.

Among the cast will be legendary double-act Adam Keast and Francis Tucker who will once again bring the audience to their feet to dance and cheer or avoid a soaking. Unlike any other panto in the city, our multi-talented cast sing, dance, entertain and play music live and are sure to make Beauty and the Beast a monster night out for all ages.

Audiences will be treated to flying, water and special effects, all inside the Everyman’s famous three sided auditorium that always delivers a ‘wild’ time. You’ll also be able to see your fellow audience members dancing and get close to the action – you might even become the Belle of the Ball!

Artistic Director Gemma Bodinetz said, “Our much-loved rock ‘n’ roll panto is famous for fantastical plots, hilarious puns, dazzling singing and musicianship, all wrapped up in a magical bundle of joyous anarchy. It is as much a party as a show, full of families and laughter, magic and fart gags.”

Once again the rock ‘n’ roll panto will include an autism friendly/relaxed performance which increases in popularity every year. This year’s show will be staged on Monday 16th January. There will also be a range of British Sign Language, captioned and audio described performances throughout the run.

So dig out your laughing trousers, break out the glitter and wave your flashing wand as the legendary rock ‘n’ roll panto shakes, rattles and growls at the Everyman once more.

Public booking for Beauty and the Beast will open on Monday 16th May.

Tickets are priced at £10 – £30.* Check Everyman/Playhouse for full details on performance dates and times. Tickets can purchased from the Box office, by telephone on 0151 709 4776 or online at www.everymanplayhouse.com.

*A single transaction fee of £2 applies to all phone, counter and internet bookings. Cash payments are exempt from any transaction fees.