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“Engaging”

ReviewsDec 2, 2021by Neil BonnerNew Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Cast of Beauty and the Beast at New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Photo: Andrew Billington

Cast of Beauty and the Beast at New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Photo: Andrew Billington

Carefully crafted and enjoyable production adapted and directed by Theresa Heskins, and starring Rhiannon Skerritt and Nicholas Richardson, that’s a million miles away from Disney

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