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Synopsis
This multi award-winning show brings to life the beloved “tale as old as time” with a burst of theatrical magic, following the story of a small-town girl who is taken prisoner by a reclusive Beast, who is actually a human prince under a spell.
Awards
Durban Mercury Theatre Awards 2013
Best Director Musical Theatre
Steven Stead
Best Actress in a Musical
Georgina Mabbett
Best Actor in a Musical
Sascha Halbhuber
Best Supporting Actress in a Musical
Charon Williams-Ros
Best Supporting Actor in a Musical
Bryan Hiles
Best Choreography
Janine Bennewith
Best Sound Design
Megan Levy
Best Lighting Design
Tina le Roux
Best Musical Direction
Shelley McLean/Evan Roberts/Juston Southey
Cast
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Role
Actor
Prince/Beast
Sascha Halbhuber
Belle
Georgina Mabbett
Lefou
Rory Booth
Mousieur D'Arque
Sean de Klerk
Chip
Joshua Milne
Baker/Ensemble
Blessing Xaba
Madam de la Grande Bouche
Ayanda Sibisi
Mrs Potts
Charon Williams-Ros
Gaston
Lyle Buxton
Maurice
Peter Court
Lumiere
Bryan Hiles
Sorceress/Ensemble
Jessica Sole
Cogsworth
Darren King
Babette
Liesl Coppin
Ensemble
Adam Dore
Ensemble
Caitlin Kilburn
Ensemble
Graeme Wicks
Ensemble
Katy Moore
Ensemble
Leedert De Jager
Ensemble
Samantha Landers
Ensemble
Sophia Baskin
Ensemble
Tanya Morrison
Director
Steven Stead
Musical Director
Shelley McLean
Justin Southey
Lighting Designer
Tina Le Roux
Sound Designer
Megan Levy
Orchestral Director
Nik Sakallerides
Reviews
"Beauty and the Beast is undoubtedly one of the most enchanting productions I've ever seen. If you want to see it, you'd better book tickets now!"
Estelle Sinkins, The Witness
"A Disney production is, by implication, spectacular, filled with special wondrous effects and opulent sets. KickstArt has managed to make a meal of this, with a vast of 23 and plethora of costume changes. The set is a technical and creative masterpiece and works flawlessly."
Shelley Seid, Sunday Times
"Yes, I say it almost every time they put on a new show, but once again let's sing it loud and clear - Durban would be a very sorry, sad place, theatrically speaking, were it not for the award-winning KickstArt… their ambitious tackling of Disney's exuberant stage classic emerges as not only one KickstArt's most challenging and costly productions to date, but also one of their best and most sumptuous."
Billy Suter, The Mercury
"What can one say about Beauty and the Beast, other than… wow! What a slick, top class production well-supported by efficient technology and excellent design."
Caroline Smart, Artsmart
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