Synopsis
In a small French village, the beautiful and intelligent Belle ignores her suitor,
the vain and boorish Gaston, as she cares for her father, eccentric inventor Maurice.
On his way to the fair, Maurice stumbles upon a foreboding castle in the woods,
and is thrown into a dungeon by the castle's occupant-a huge savage beast.
Belle comes to rescue her ailing father, and offers to take his place as the Beast's prisoner.
Belle discovers that the castle's house staff has been transformed into objects by the same magic
spell that made their master a beast. In order to break the spell, the Beast must learn to love
another and be loved in return. As she remains in the castle, Belle and Beast find their apprehension
replaced by affection; but Belle misses her father, and the Beast reluctantly allows her to leave.
Gaston incensed at Belle's affection for the Beast, leads a mob of townspeople to storm the castle....
Worthing Musical Comedy Society is both proud and priviliged to be one of the first
amateur groups in the UK to perform this prestigious musical. Celebrating our 75th Anniversary this year we
invite you to come along to our 'home' at the Connaught Theatre this October to be part of this very special production.
