Beauty and the Beast - 2016
In 2016, The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is presented a panto twist on a classic tale of love, bravery and second chances.
Beauty and the Beast: A Traditional British Pantomime starred Langley actors Alan Cedargreen as the Dame, James King as The Demon King, and with writing and direction by Langley’s own Queen of Panto, Ellie King. This family Christmas show featured original music, corny jokes, special effects and spectacular costumes.
Set in the town of Licketysplitz, Beauty and the Beast tells the story of the local merchant, Herr Brush, who has two lovely daughters.
All looks rosy until a shipment of goods fails to arrive and he’s left destitute with nowhere to turn.
His youngest daughter, the beautiful Isabella, saves the day but at such a price. To rescue her family from poverty, she becomes the only companion to the hideous beast in his old and lonely castle with no hope of escape.
Starring
- James King - Demon King
- Jacqueline Sunny Koenig - Fairy Queen
- Kerri Norris - Evil Witch
- Stephen Elcheshen - Gussie
- Alan Cedargreen - Frau Shackenbacken
- Jacqueline Bruce - Beast
- Crystal Weltzin - Isabelle
- Jennifer Campbell - Anita
- Mark Manning - Hanz
- Danni Bergeron - Footz
- Michael Widman - Cutz
- Kris Dewar - Frau H
Crew
- Ellie King - Director, Writer, Set Designer
- Geoff King - Musical Director
- Jaqueline Bruce - Choreographer
- Stephanie Bruce - Stage Manager
- Kerri Norris - Costume Designer