BE transported to the heart of one of the world’s most famous fairy tales as Northern Ballet’s Beauty & the Beast returns for the first time since its 2011 with performances at Leeds Grand Theatre from December 15 to January 7, 2017.

A kaleidoscope of colour and haute couture style costumes, Beauty & the Beast is a treasured classic for the whole family to enjoy.

Choreographed by Artistic Director David Nixon OBE, Beauty & the Beast tells the story of a vain and superficial Prince. Transformed into a Beast as punishment for his arrogance, his only chance is for true love to break the spell – but who could love a monster like him? Beauty & the Beast will take audiences on a journey into an enchanting world inhabited by fairies, goblins and sprites. Set to an infectious score played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, including music by Saint-Saëns, Bizet, Poulenc, Glazunov and Debussy, this magical family show proves that love conquers all.

David Nixon said: "Beauty & the Beast is a classic fairy tale of good versus evil, exploring the concept of beauty on the inside and the outside. This is not an adaptation of the Disney version of the story – it is based on the original tale and will embrace the darker elements as well as the lighter moments."

Tickets are on sale now and can be booked online at leedsgrandtheatre.com or by calling the Box Office on 0844 848 2700.

Following Beauty & the Beast, Northern Ballet’s next performances in Leeds will be the World Première of Casanova at Leeds Grand Theatre from March 11 – 18, 2017 (age guidance 12+).