In the quaint French village of Pénge-su-mer, the beautiful and headstrong Belle dreams of a life beyond the everyday. But high above the village, in the shadowy Great North Wood, the vain and arrogant Prince Philipe Phacochère rules from his hilltop castle with an iron fist, making life miserable for all. When he cheats his way to victory in the annual thumb-war championship, he earns the wrath of a wicked Sorceress — and a dreadful curse. Transformed into a hideous beast, the Prince must now discover the true meaning of love… or remain a monster forever.
Written by Luke Adamson and directed and choreographed by Matthew Parker, this brand-new adaptation draws inspiration from the original French fairy tale — with a nod to the beloved Disney classic — and gives it a bold, inventive twist in true Bridge House style. Expect sharp wit, unexpected turns, and high-energy fun for all ages.
Join us for a festive season full of laughter, magic, and pantomime mayhem!
This production was nominated for two Fringe Theatre Awards including Best Director of a Family Panto for Matthew Parker.
Cast
- Belle: Georgina May Haley
- Prince Philipe Phacochère: Theo Bracey
- Dame Fifi Frimousse: Cameron Griffiths
- Lady Amere: Cassandra Hodges
Creatives
- Writer: Luke Adamson
- Producer: The Bridge House Theatre
- Director & Choreographer: Matthew Parker
- Musical Director: Zara Harris
- Lighting Designer: Steve Berryman
- Stage Manager: Tom Thornhill
- Sound Designers: Luke Adamson & Tom Thornhill
- Projection & Video Designer: Luke Adamson
- Associate Director: Ellie Ward
- Photographer: Lidia Crisafulli
The safe hands of director Matthew Parker and the incredible cast of four
Distilling everything great about panto into a pint-sized experience. A small but mighty production
A credit to the commitment of the entire cast and the clever direction by Matthew Parker
Matthew Parker’s direction and choreography are a big part of what makes this feel like a “proper” panto
Director Matthew Parker clearly aimed to start the energy high and turn it up to 11.. Unless you have a heart of stone, you’ll walk out smiling – oh, yes you will
A delightful, endearing show which is interactive and brings out the inner child for fun and engagement
