JUST when you thought the pantomime season was ‘behind you’ another festive production comes and taps you on the shoulder!

Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre present their latest pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, next week!

And it is a star-studded cast.

Lee Latchford-Evans from Steps is confirmed as the Prince/Beast alongside Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer as Beauty and comedy legend Bobby Davro as Silly Billy in the touring production of Beauty and the Beast.

The Pavilion will host another Enchanted Entertainment Easter extravaganza with an all-new professional pantomime version of Beauty and the Beast. It runs from Sunday, April 12 to Monda,y April 13 as part of a large-scale national tour.

Producer Jezz Weatherall said: “We’re really looking forward to returning to Bournemouth with this special Easter production.

"The show’s got a great cast of TV stars, a host of brilliant songs and some truly amazing dancers.

"We know how popular the Christmas pantomimes are in Bournemouth and we’re going to give audiences another quality family event this Easter, with the magical story of Beauty and the Beast."

Lee has sold over 20 million records and achieved 14 consecutive top five singles with his Steps bandmates.

Dani Harmer – a legend in the world of children’s TV as Tracy Beaker, will step into the iconic role of Beauty.

Dani also reached the Strictly Come Dancing Final recently. They are joined by comedy legend Bobby Davro as Silly Billy.

Director Guy Pascall said:“It’s going to be great fun for all the family. Beauty and the Beast is one of the most magical pantomimes of them all and over the years it’s become a firm favourite with audiences of all ages.

The story has such wonderful characters and really has something for everyone. We can’t wait to start rehearsals in March ready for the tour and we’re really looking forward to entertaining Bournemouth audiences with our production at Bournemouth Pavilion”.

  •  Call the BH Live Tickets on 0844 576 3000*, book online at bournemouthpavilion.co.uk or visit the BIC or Bournemouth Pavilion Ticket Office in person. Groups 10+. Tel: 01202 451865.