Beauty and the Beast

How many little girls can say they’ve shared afternoon tea with a beauty named, Belle?

Well, there were smiles all round last week when the winners of the recent colouring-in competition sat down and did just that. Sitting outside the Marcoola Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank, mascot Piggy came along as well as manager, Kerryn Vincart and Coolum Theatre Players’, Julia Loaney to provide extra giggles.

Fairy, Goody-Two-Shoes also made a guest appearance to help present the winners of the beautifully coloured-in masterpieces with their prize packages. Telina Ellis (Coolum State School), Indianna Winter (Coolum Beach Christian College), Lucy Schaber (Pacific Paradise State School) and Lana Charles (Peregian Springs State School) were the standout entries, but thanks must go to all who entered the competition.

Beauty and the Beast is taking place during the upcoming school holidays. Director, Johanna Wallace said the production is a particular favourite of hers.

Opening with two shows on Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 June and Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 at 11.00am and 2.00pm Coolum Civic Centre, this pantomime promises to warm the heart of all who go along.

The shows will be performed in theatre style seating on a first-come basis. Gelato Mio Ice Cream vouchers will also be on hand for the fanciest dressed young audiences

It’s a tale as old as time – don’t miss it!

Photos thanks to Ian Williams (Bendigo Bank)

As a little girl I loved bedtime stories.  Fairytales filled my imagination and led me on a path towards storytelling as a writer, actor and director.  I’ve never grown up enough to stop loving fairytales.  “Beauty and the Beast,” is a particular favourite of mine, with a heroine who has more than just good looks, possessing a strong will, fierce family loyalty and a wise and kind heart. The tale of a Beast who learns to love and to overcome his inner ugliness was always captivating to me.  Having the chance to bring this story to life for the stage, with a terrific group of young performers has been huge fun.  A big thank you to Coolum Theatre Players for having me back again and I hope you all enjoy the show.

The many cast seen here in colourful costumes and makeup, embracing rehearsals and enjoying their roles at the Little Seed Theatre studio. Beauty and the Beast opens on Saturday 24th June, Coolum Civic Centre, book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.