A performer kneels downstage as a group of creature-like figures pose around them in front of a glowing blue circular backdrop.

Mercury Theatre, Colchester2022

Beauty and the Beast

The Production

Mercury Theatre's festive pantomime retelling of Beauty and the Beast, following Belle into the Beast's enchanted castle for a family show of magic, comedy, music and true love.

21 photographs in the curated edit

Director: Donnchadh O'Briain
Musical Director: Paul Herbert
Choreographer: Simon Hardwick
Lighting Design: Ben Ormerod
Set & Costume Design: Jasmine Swan
Sound Design: Beth Duke
Photography: Steve Gregson

An empty stage is lit in blue and red with the words Beauty and the Beast displayed across the central backdrop.

A performer sits at the centre of a blue-lit stage beneath the large Beauty and the Beast title design.

A wide stage view shows a group of performers gathered beneath a red-lit arch against a dark forest-like backdrop.

A performer stands downstage in pale costume while dark-costumed figures pose behind them in red and blue lighting.

Performers in dark costumes surround a figure lying on the stage beneath red and blue lighting.

A performer in an elaborate horned costume stands in a spotlight holding a staff.

A wide green-lit stage scene shows performers arranged around a large heart-shaped backdrop.

Performers gather across a green-lit stage in front of a large heart-shaped scenic opening.

A performer in a pale dress sits alone in a pool of light on a blue castle-like set.

A group of performers in ornate colourful costumes stand together on a blue-lit stage.

Performers in bright costumes gather on one side of a blue palace set while another performer stands apart at the opposite side.

A group of performers dance across a blue-lit palace set with raised arms and colourful costumes.

A large ensemble fills the stage in a bright dance number on a blue and pink-lit set.

Two central performers dance together while an ensemble surrounds them on a colourful palace set.

An ensemble crowds around a central performer in white under vivid pink, blue and gold lighting.

Performers form opposing groups across a bright stage with a central palace backdrop.

Two performers face each other in an intimate duet on a blue-lit stage.

An ensemble dances around two central performers on a colourful palace set.

A large ensemble performs across the stage in vivid red, green and blue lighting.

The full cast stands across the stage in a finale pose beneath bright blue and pink lighting.

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