Beauty and the Beast
Disney's
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
4th - 7th November 2026
Theatre Royal Winchester
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
This "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular costume and set opportunities or, even more simply staged, Disney's Beauty and the Beast offers a great opportunity to bring your entire community together for family theatre at its best.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Important dates
Welcome Evening/Launch Night
Wednesday 10th June - 19.30
Learn about the production and audition procedures, sing through some of the iconic songs and learn the ensemble audition dance
Audition Preparation
Monday 15th June - 19.30
Learn the Featured dancers audition
Recap ensemble dance audition
Sing through principal auditions with MD
Work on audition scripts with Director
Ensemble Auditions
Wednesday 17th June - from 19.30
Featured dancers audition
Ensemble dance, singing and acting auditions.
Madame de la Grande Bouche, Les Fille de Ville and Babette auditions
Principal Auditions
Sunday 21st June - from 14.00
Time slots will be given in advance
Important Notes
Chip will be auditioned in September
Monsieur D'Arque, Baker, Sausage Lady etc. will be cast from the ensemble
AUDITION FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE PRODUCTION MANAGER BY END OF DAY MONDAY 15th JUNE
Location
All of the above will be held at:
The United Church
Jewry Street
Winchester
SO23 8RZ