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Be Our Guest this Christmas for the most enchanting pantomime of them all - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

When the Prince is cursed to live as a Beast in his magical castle his only hope is to find true love before the last petal falls. Will the beautiful Belle be the chance he has been waiting for? Will French Franc be able to save the day from the evil Grimalkin and will Dame Dolly Doughnut finally find her new husband?

This family pantomime features spectacular scenery, glittering costumes, amazing special effects, plenty of audience participation and Harpenden's pawfect panto pooch.


Starring BGT's Francine Lewis as Grimalkin.

Returning to the EMC, after playing one of Cinderella's beautiful step sisters last year is Josh Handley playing Dame Dolly Doughnut.

The title Role of Belle will played by Laura D'Arcy who trained at the prestigious Italia Conti.

No stranger to pantomime having performed in many over the years. Craig Ranford will be playing the comical role of French Franc.

Kate Eason returns for her 5th year and she is delighted to be back in Harpenden directing Beauty and the Beast and playing the role of Fairy Fabulous. She hopes you enjoy the show and that you take as much delight in the Polka Dot Pantomime magic as she does.

And of course the panto would not be complete without our very own Panto Pooches. Sharing the role as Belle's trusty sidekick this year are Mouse, Tilly and Ray.


Book your tickets now and be our guest for Harpenden's finest festive treat.