Clitheroe's Ribblesdale High School stages 'spellbinding' Beauty and the Beast Jr production

The production, which was attended by local primary school pupils, parents and carers, staff and the wider community, celebrated the talents of Ribblesdale's young performers and the teamwork, confidence and creativity that come from being part of a school production.

Clitheroe’s Ribblesdale High School has burst back onto the boards with a spellbinding production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr, marking a return to the stage after a break from school theatre productions.

The much-loved Disney classic was brought to life by an amazing cast of pupils, whose talent, enthusiasm and hard work helped create a memorable experience for local primary school pupils, parents and carers, staff and the wider community.

With memorable songs, colourful characters and a heart-warming story about looking beyond appearances, the production showcased the very best of Ribblesdale’s young performers.

A spokesman for the school said: “The show was a wonderful opportunity for pupils to shine, working together to bring this enchanting tale to the stage. Their commitment and dedication were evident throughout, with the production celebrating not only their performing talents but also the teamwork, confidence and creativity that come from being part of a school production.

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The cast of Beauty and Beast Jr at Clitheroe's Ribblesdale High School | s

“Returning to the stage after a period without a production has made this comeback particularly special for the school community. The success of Beauty and the Beast Jr has left audiences with plenty to remember — and perhaps one big question: what will Ribblesdale School bring to the stage next year?”

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