Beauty and the Beast

The choice of Beauty and the Beast for their summer production was a good idea as it attracts both pantomime lovers and musical show supporters. The Normanton Society assembled a very strong largely experienced cast to tell this rather complicated story line. The casting was very strong in all roles headed by Jake Cunningham as the Beast/Prince his acting was excellent and he was able to display his very fine voice in several well chosen numbers. He was well supported by Rosalie Newton-van den Berg as Belle again with an excellent stage presence and a very tuneful voice. Paul Wilkinson (Nanny Nightnurse) playing his favourite type of Dame role was as brilliant as always and was well supported by Christopher Littler-Moore as Brie Chris brings a breath of life into any role he plays especially into panto 'silly son' ones he acted and sung with complete confidence and audiences love him. Debbie Kenworthy The Wicked Fairy played her part with great style and relish and her opposing role The  Spirit of the Mirror played by Kelsie Kenworthy (her daughter) was a most charming fairy. All the other supporting characters gave much support and did much to enhance this very difficult story line. The stage sets were good and some excellent costumes along with well organised music and excellent choreography gave us a most entertaining evening.

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