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A handsome Prince is transformed into a Beast as punishment for his ugly arrogance. Only true love can break the spell - but who could love a monster like him? A beautiful young woman is sent to live with the Beast. Afraid at first she soon learns that she has nothing to fear except that the Beast longs for a love she cannot return. As this classic story unfolds in an enchanting world inhabited by fairies, sprites and goblins, we discover that beauty is more than skin deep.

See the Company sparkle in a kaleidoscope of colour and haute couture-style costumes, as breathtaking dancing is accompanied by an infectious score including music by Saint-Säens, Bizet, Debussy, Poulenc and Glazunov, played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia.

Beauty & the Beast delights adults and children alike, book now as Northern Ballet brings a new magic to this timeless fairytale.

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Access performances

  Audio Described: Saturday 27 October 2.30pm

Access and Education Information

Audio Described advert from Northern Ballet

Post Show Talk on Wednesday 24 October
This Q & A session will be led by members of the creative team and dancers from the production. Don't miss your chance to ask questions about the show and the company.

Venue: Alhambra Theatre - auditorium (stalls)
Time: Immediately after the Wednesday evening performance
Cost: FREE to ticket holders.  Please retain your stalls seats or move down to the stalls after the show from other seating areas.

Touch Tour and Workshop for the visually impaired on Saturday 27 October 
This is a chance to walk around on stage and experience the set and get close to the costumes. You can then join the Northern Ballet dancers to learn movement from the production accompanied by a pianist, and have the opportunity to ask questions about their roles in the show.

Venue: Stage and Studio Theatre
Time: 10.15am. Please meet at the Alhambra Pit Bar.  The Touch Tour on Stage will start at 10.30am, followed by a workshop in The Studio at 11am - 1pm
Maximum: 30 places (15 visually impaired patrons and 15 companions)
Cost: FREE to ticket holders attending the audio described performance.

Audio Described Performance on Saturday 27 October
While you listen to the live music from the orchestra, experience our highly popular audio description. "I had no idea how involved I could get with the ballet - it was entirely beyond my range of possibility for a blind man to enjoy a visual thing so much."

Venue: Alhambra Theatre
Time: 2.30pm. Early arrival from 2pm is recommended as you will need to collect headsets and listen to pre-performance notes.
Cost: £10 - reduced price tickets for visually impaired patrons plus one companion. Booking fee applies.
Seating area: A number of seats are reserved in a recommended seating area at the front of the Stalls, however if you would prefer to sit in an alternative area you are welcome to do so.

If you have any queries regarding any of these events, please contact Jo Dean, Northern Ballet Access Officer on 0113 274 5355 or email jo.dean@northernballettheatre.co.uk

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