Channel 5 Milkshake’s Kiera-Nicole Brennan leads the cast as the show’s Beauty heroine, Belle who falls for the unlikeliest of princes, who has been cursed into the form of a hideous Beast.

Also competing for Belle’s heart is Philip McGuinness as the brutish Gaston. Lewis Devine, whose previous comic panto roles include Buttons in Cinderella, and as Muddles in Snow White at St Helens Theatre Royal, is all set to cause mayhem and mischief as French Frank. Sarah Walker adds extra sparkle as Fairy Rose. And the hilarious, Si Foster completes the cast as Potty Polly.

Beauty and the Beast Producer, Chantelle Nolan says: “We’re very excited to be bringing this production of Beauty and the Beast to Stockport. The show went down a storm at St Helens Theatre Royal during October half-term so we can guarantee a magical panto time at Stockport for Easter 2019.”

This enchanting version of the classic fairy-tale is part of a growing trend for Easter pantomimes and has all the comedy, songs and audience interaction you’d expect from a traditional festive version.

The Stockport Plaza Manager, Ted Doan says: “The Plaza has a history of providing the finest and most sensational affordable family entertainment for all ages to enjoy with our magnificent Easter Pantomimes and welcoming Regal Entertainments back this year with Beauty and the Beast will ensure that this annual tradition receives the right royal treatment that only Regal can provide!”

Beauty and the Beast runs from Thursday 18 – Monday 22 April 2019. Visit the website for more details.

For a chance to win tickets for you and your family to the 1pm performance of Beauty and the Beast on Thursday 18 April 2019, email your full name to competitions@quayslife.com with Beauty and the Beast in the subject line.

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The competition closes at noon on Friday 15 March 2019.

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Building on the success of the Magical Christmas Movie Experience in December, Mayfield Depot has been transformed into a romantic hideaway, guaranteed to get you in the mood for love.

The former railway depot near Piccadilly, is laying out the red carpet to everyone who wants to celebrate love and romance. And because you can never get too much loving, it’s welcoming couples not just for one night, but five, starting on Wednesday 13 February.

The evening begins with a romantic walk through a snow-kissed forest to reach the pop-up cinema. There is warm welcome from a live band playing love songs. And for Dirty Dancing fans there is an added bonus at each of its three film screenings over the festival, where you can pick up tips on how to recreate some of the film’s flirty dancefloor moves with live dancers mirroring the on-screen action.

Music may be the food of love, but the venue hasn’t forgotten your taste buds. And once inside, there is a tasty array of street food for sale, including woodfired pizzas and Jamaican barbecue, gourmet burgers and hot dogs. As well as exclusive candy-floss roses to put the sweet in to sweet-heart.

If you want to mimic a night in on a night out, there are bean-bag seats where you can take a hot drink or cocktail and snuggle-up under a cosy blanket to watch the film. Choice of movies include the Oscar-winning smash hit, Titanic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet; Pretty Woman featuring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts; Beauty & The Beast with Emma Watson; and Notting Hill with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts.

And on Valentine’s Day (Thursday 14 February) there is a double bill of The Bodyguard with Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, followed by Dirty Dancing starring Patrick Swayze.

After a couple of hours snuggled-up in the city’s romantic cocoon, we wouldn’t be surprised if you get the urge to make your feelings known in a public declaration of love. So, dig deep for your inner poet because there is a chance for guests to run personal messages and videos on the big screen.

Organiser, Steven Matthews, says: “Love is all around as we countdown to our very special movie experience this month. All in all, it’s going to be quite a February.”

The Valentine’s Movie Experience, Mayfield Depot (near Manchester Piccadilly) runs from Wednesday 13 February through to Sunday 17 February 2019. Tickets for all the films start from £14.99. See website for details.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets for Titanic on Wed 13 Feb, 7pm email your full name and address to competitions@quayslife.com with Valentine in the subject line.

Alternatively to enter you can retweet and follow us on Twitter @quayslife; share our competition and like our QuaysLife page on Facebook. 

The competition closes at noon on Friday 8 February 2019.

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This heart-warming new Christmas show tells the story of Ted, a lonely old soul, who lives alone in the big city. Then, one morning his life is changed forever when a mysterious helping hand steps in and disrupts his quiet routine.

Featuring actor, Guy Hargreaves and a mix of puppetry, live music and song, the show is an optimistic story of friendship and hope aimed at children aged 3-7.

Guy has previously worked with Rochdale-based M6 on their original tour of ‘Whatever the Weather, which won an Off West End Theatre Award in 2016 for Best Production for Young People (0-7 years).

Gilly Baskeyfield who created the show with director Andy Manley says: “The idea for the show came from a chat with Andy about stories of redemption and helping a sad character, much like ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Giving a gift is a lovely thing for both parties. It’s a way of noticing somebody and saying, ‘I remember you.”

Little Gift is at The Lowry, Salford Quays from Wednesday 19 December – Monday 31 December. Visit website for details.

For a chance to win tickets email your full name and address to competitions@quayslife.com with Little Gift in the subject line.

The competition closes at noon on Tuesday 18 December 2018. 

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