Beauty and the Beast

A pantomime written by Bex Hutchings
Friday 30 January 2026 - Sunday 1 February 2026
& Friday 6 February 2026 - Saturday 7 February 2026
The Elms Primary School, Gloucester Street, Faringdon SN7 7HY
Directed by Bex Hutchings
Producer: Gary Field
Musical Director: Duncan Sinclair

Times: Performances start 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Doors open 30 minutes earlier. Each performance lasts approximately a total of 2½ hours. Matinées are on both Saturdays and the Sunday.
Tickets: Adult £14. Child (under 16) £7. No concessions. Price includes 7.8% non-refundable booking fee. Tickets available from our Online Box Office from Sunday 30 November 2025.
Other information: There will be an interval of about twenty minutes between acts during which refreshments will be available for purchase at the bar and (at evening shows) the raffle drawn. Cash or card accepted.

This version of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a brand new and original pantomime written and directed by FDS’s own Bex Hutchings. She came up with the idea driving home during last years panto rehearsals, a single song sparked the flame for the entire show!

Be our guest in Little Snoring, where Belle is not living her best life. No friends, no good books and chased relentlessly by the repugnant Hugh. Belle is looking for adventure and boy, does she find it! Drawing inspiration from the iconic animated film; enchanted castles, living furniture and a brooding Beast all beckon in this one of a kind adventure. With dad jokes, poo jokes and a romance for the ages there is something for everyone in this tale as old as time retold.

Production No.212 - 7 shows will be performed over 5 days. Production created and presented by member(s) of the dramatic society.