ELLESMERE Port Musical Theatre Company has pulled off a major coup by winning the rights to perform Disney fairy tale Beauty and the Beast.

The show will go on stage at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall next year and will be the musical’s North West premiere.

It will be directed by Dawn Kennedy and choreographed by Pam Watson, with musical direction from Craig Price.

The show is being staged from March 23-27, at 7.30pm each evening and at 2.30pm on the Saturday.

Tickets are available on 0151 339 4390 or at www.amdramtheatre.com.