Stars of Beauty and the Beast tour the new theatre and museum

Stars of the upcoming Pantomime, Beauty and the Beast visited Chesterfield to tour the new theatre and museum.

The iconic pantomime produced by Little Wolf Entertainment will be the first production at 1435 – Chesterfield Borough Council’s flagship new venue which brings together entertainment and heritage under one roof, following a multi-million-pound transformation designed to delight, inform, and entertain visitors.

Beauty and the Beast  stars beloved television actor Jake Canuso, best known for his long-running role as Mateo in the hit ITV comedy Benidorm along with a hugely talented cast, including Matthew Siveter as Dame Betty Bon Bon; Harry Polden who will keep audiences laughing as the wonderfully mischievous Idle Jacques; Rhian Lynch stars as the brave heroine, Belle; Rob Leetham plays her father Marcel; Louise Liluna Browning will be casting a spell over Chesterfield as The Enchantress, Olivia Chandler appears the put upon La Fool, and acclaimed West End performer Andrew J Carter (recently returned from the international tour of Phantom of the Opera), appears as The Beast.

During their trip to Chesterfield, the cast were shown around the building and visited the iconic St Mary and All Saints Church (Crooked Spire).

Beauty and the Beast will be at 1435 from 4 December 2026 until 3 January 2027. Tickets are priced from £20.50.

Accessible performances include signed, audio described, relaxed and a touch tour for blind or partially sighted customers.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Chesterfield Theatres and Museum website.