Written & Directed by Tina Shuker-Abell
There are tales that we know,
There are tales that are unknown to us,
And then, there are tales that we think we know…
We have such a tale for you.
Meet Bella, a spirited young adventurer with a love for books and the open sea. When a storm strikes and her father’s ship is wrecked, Bella’s world is turned upside down. Amidst the chaos, an enchanted castle emerges from the depths of a forest, holding secrets and wonders beyond imagination.
As Bella’s father seeks refuge within the castle’s walls, a fateful encounter with the Beast sets the stage for an unforgettable tale. Bound by a curse and fuelled by the theft of a single rose, the Beast locks Bella’s father away.
But Bella is no ordinary girl. With courage in her heart and determination in her soul, she offers herself in exchange for her father’s freedom. Thus begins a journey of friendship, discovery, and the timeless lesson that true beauty lies within.
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Meet the Cast
Our fantastic cast from last year’s smash Hansel & Gretel, have happily returned for another festive Junction Goole production.
Photography by James Mulkeen.
Dean Appleden
Originally from Oldham, Dean undertook his actor training at Bretton Hall in West Yorkshire. Theatre credits include Tutti Frutti, York Theatre Royal, Theatre Royal Wakefield, Cast Doncaster, Bent Architect, Moveable Feast, Fifty Six Ninety Six. As well as working in the U.K. Dean has undertaken theatre tours in The USA, Switzerland, Denmark, and Turkey and was invited to perform in The Houses of Parliament. Dean has also had featured roles in ITV‘s Emmerdale and BBC’s Tracey Beaker Returns. Dean is also an established drama practitioner and facilitator, working in theatre in education and health and social care across Yorkshire.
Tom Gallagher
Hull born Tom trained and graduated from ALRA (Academy of Live and Recorded Arts) in 2021. After learning to combine his singing skills & natural acting ability with his love of playing the guitar he was chosen to perform in some brilliant live shows such as ocho and Teechers the Musical with the esteemed John Godber Company. Tom then starred as Bob Cratchit in John Godber’s production of A Christmas Carol, Aidan in Innit Musical at The Lowry in Salford, and recently in the John Godber Company‘s Perfect Pitch.
Alice Proctor
Originally from West Yorkshire, Alice now lives in Manchester (aka the wrong side of the pennines!) after training at Manchester School of Theatre. Alice is an actor, producer and creative practitioner often playing games and exploring stories with children and their grown ups. She has worked with Royal Exchange Theatre, Leeds Playhouse, New Vic Theatre, Shakespeare North Playhouse, Unity Theatre, Hope Mill Theatre and 53two and her TV credits include BBC‘s Casualty, Doctors & Brassic for Sky.
Gemma Whelan
Gemma is a Yorkshire born and based practitioner who has spent the last 25 years working as a creative, writer, director and actor. Her work has given her great opportunities both in the UK and across Europe.
A Junction Goole Christmas Production…
After the huge success of last year’s Hansel & Gretel – Junction Goole’s second home grown Christmas show brings an enchanting retelling of the much-loved classic fairytale Beauty & The Beast. Join us for a magical production filled with music, laughter, and the kind of wonder that will leave the whole family enthralled.
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