Wiltshire Creative has now released rehearsal images for this year’s pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, as the cast and creative team develop this year’s sparkling show at Salisbury Playhouse.

Discover popular songs, dancing, and dazzling costumes in this year’s fun-filled family pantomime. Can the Beast escape his curse? And will love bloom before the final petal falls from the enchanted rose? Find out in this spellbinding musical extravaganza!

Director Abigail Pickard Price is making her Salisbury Playhouse debut with a fantastic cast. Dan Smith is making a welcome return as this year’s loveable Dame, alongside Britain’s Got Talent finalist and viral parodist Nerine Skinner, who has appeared twice in previous Playhouse pantomimes. Wiltshire Creative also look forward to seeing talented stars from stage and screen who are new to Salisbury. The cast is being supported by a company of talented young performers.

Gareth Machin, Artistic Director of Wiltshire Creative said, “Pantomime is the most electrifying production of the year, and our brilliant team are cooking up a gloriously daft, funny, spectacular and heartwarming festive treat for everyone in Salisbury-shire. We can’t wait to see you there!”

Beauty and the Beast is set to open at Salisbury Playhouse on 2 December, with previews from 28 November, and will conclude on 10 January 2027.

Beauty and the Beast is proudly sponsored by Trethowans.