Tuesday to Thursday: 7.30pm
Friday: 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Saturday: 1.30pm and 6.30pm
PLEASE NOTE: There is a matinée performance on Friday and Saturday
A total of seven performances all performances to take place at the Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AL
Step into a tale as old as time this autumn as Beauty and the Beast comes to life on stage at the Epsom Playhouse. This beloved musical tells the story of Belle, a bright and courageous young woman who finds herself in an enchanted castle with a mysterious Beast, where she learns that true beauty lies within.
Featuring songs you know and love, including “Be Our Guest”, “Gaston” and the unforgettable title song, this production brings together dazzling costumes, stunning sets and a talented local cast to create a theatrical experience full of heart, humour and magic.
Based on the cherished animated film and adapted for the stage by Disney, Beauty and the Beast continues to captivate audiences with its timeless message of love, acceptance and transformation.
Join us at the Epsom Playhouse in autumn 2026 for a magical journey that will delight audiences of all ages.
DIRECTOR
Lian Finne
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Chris Evans
CHOREOGRAPHER
Sarah Marr
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR
Gemma Bowden
Principal Auditions
If you are very keen to audition but cannot make these dates, please speak to the committee as we will always try to accommodate you.
| Name | Range | Speaking Audition Pieces | Singing Audition Pieces | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle | E3 – F5 | pp. 10–12, 31–33 | 8 – Home (bars 21–41) 19 – A Change in Me (bars 57–end) |
Start bar 18 Start bar 53 |
| Beast | A2 – F4 | pp. 31–32, 48–50 | 10 – How Long Must This Go On? (bars 17–29) 12 – If I Can’t Love Her (bars 33–51) 12 – If I Can’t Love Her (bars 71–96) |
Start bar 13. Speak dialogue at bars 14 and 15 before singing. Start bar 31 Start bar 69 |
| Cogsworth | A2 – E4 | pp. 15–17, 27–28 | 16 – Human Again (bars 84–113) | Start bar 81 |
| Gaston | A2 – E4 | pp. 6, 9–10 | 6 – Me (bars 5–19) 9 – Gaston (bars 171–186) |
Start bar 1 (will also be asked to sing and sustain a top F at end of song) Start bar 168 |
| Lefou | B2 – F#4 | pp. 6, 25–26 | 9 – Gaston (bars 80–103) | Start bar 78 |
| Lumière | F#2 – F#4 | pp. 15–16, 27–28 | 11 – Be Our Guest (bars 13–43) | Start bar 12 in your own time. I will bring you in at bar 13. |
| Maurice | Bb2 – Db4 | pp. 11–12, 42 | 4 (ALT) – No Matter What (bars 24–39) 4A (ALT) – Maurice Travels (bars 36–end) |
Start bar 21 Start bar 36 (start singing on 2nd repeat) |
| Mrs Potts | F#3 – G5 | pp. 36–37, 71 | 17 – Beauty and the Beast (bars 9–33) | Start at bar 7 |
| Name | Range | Speaking Audition Pieces | Singing Audition Pieces | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babette | C4 – F5 | pp. 17–18 | 3 – Belle (bars 46–61) | Start bar 44 |
| Chip | A3 – F5 | pp. 29 | 3 – Belle (bars 46–61) | Start bar 44 |
| Les Filles de la Ville | – | pp. 21 | 3 – Belle (bars 233–249) | Start bar 231 |
| Madame de la Grande Bouche | C#4 – D5 | pp. 36–37 | 16 – Human Again (bars 62–82) | Start bar 59 |
| Monsieur D’Arque | D3 – A4 | pp. 84–85 | 3 – Belle (bars 46–61) | Start bar 44 |
| Narrator | – | pp. 1 | – | – |
These sessions will include pre audition rehearsals and dance workshops with Sarah Marr.
All current and past members of ELOC are invited to join the ensemble without requiring an audition.
If you are new to ELOC and wish to join the ensemble without auditioning for a named role, you will be asked to complete a short company audition in front of members of the committee.
Due to the expected level of interest in the show, additional company auditions may take place after principal auditions have concluded to ensure the production remains safe and manageable while allowing as many people as possible to take part.
Adult performing membership and show fee: £110
Student performing membership and show fee: £55
Fees must be paid by Monday 31 August 2026.
Rehearsal news and production updates will mainly be communicated via WhatsApp groups and committee mailing lists.
If you have any questions about the production or ELOC, please contact the committee at:
Thank you for showing interest in our next production, Beauty and the Beast. All of the information about the show, our audition process, becoming a member and much more can be found in the following document...