LIVE THEATRE: Steps singer coming to Yeovil in Beauty and the Beast

LIVE THEATRE: Steps singer coming to Yeovil in Beauty and the Beast

THE Octagon Theatre in Yeovil has announced that Lee Latchford-Evans – who shot to fame as a member of successful band Steps – will be appearing in this Easter’s touring production of Beauty and the Beast.

He will be playing the Prince/Beast alongside Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer as Beauty and comedy legend Bobby Davro as Silly Billy in the show which will be staged on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, and Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Yeovil as part of a large-scale national tour.LIVE THEATRE: Steps singer coming to Yeovil in Beauty and the Beast

PHOTO – TOP: Lee Latchford-Evans, second right, hit stardom with fellow Steps band-mates, from left, Faye Tozer, Claire Richards, Faye Tozer, Ian “H” Watkins and Lisa Scott-Lee.

PHOTO – RIGHT: Lee Latchford-Evans will be appearing in Beauty and the Beast at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil over Easter.

Producer Jezz Weatherall said: “We’re really looking forward to returning to Yeovil 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 Yeovil and we’re going to give audiences another quality family event this Easter, with the magical story of Beauty and the Beast.”

Enchanted Entertainment will be bringing four performances of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to The Octagon Theatre on April 7-8 and the cast features a host of top quality performers including pop star Latchford-Evans from Steps. He has sold over 20 million records and achieved 14 consecutive Top 5 singles with his Steps bandmates.

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 Yeovil audiences with our production at the Octagon Theatre.”

Enchanted Entertainment have assembled a fantastic cast and are planning some true pantomime magic to ensure Beauty and the Beast will be a spectacular family show with wonderful sets, brilliant costumes, high-octane dance routines and plenty of popular songs to please all ages!

Tickets, priced from £17-£19, are on sale now and already selling fast. Call the Octagon Theatre box office on 01935-422884 or book online at www.octagon-theatre.co.uk .

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PHOTO – ABOVE LEFT: Dani Hamer will play Beauty in the Easter production at the Octagon.

PHOTO – ABOVE RIGHT: Bobby Davro will play Silly Billy in Beauty and the Beast.

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