Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced Beauty and the Beast as next year’s pantomime, a first for the theatre's stage at Christmas.

The show will be written by, and star Ian Adams and Tam Ryan, the duo behind this year’s production of Snow White. Your favourite panto mother-and-son duo will return for their eighth and fourth year respectively.

Beauty and the Beast will run from Saturday 30 November 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025 and tickets will go on sale to Friends of the Grand and members from 10am online on Monday 4 December 2023. General public sales begins at 10am online on Friday 8 December 2023.

Further casting for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be announced soon. Adrian Jackson, Chief Executive & Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre said:

"As we prepare to open Snow White this year, we’re already hugely excited about presenting a pantomime title, never before seen at the Grand Theatre next year!

"Beauty and the Beast will be another spectacular family pantomime, produced at the Grand Theatre with Ian Adams and Tam Ryan once again at the helm of writing and starring.

"There is always huge excitement around the Grand Theatre panto and we advise early booking to secure the best seats in the house. We look forward to welcoming the whole family at the most magical time of year!"

Tickets for the 2023/34 pantomime Snow White, which opens on 2nd December can be booked online now.