Published on August 15th, 2024 | by Adrian Gunning
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast partners with City of Melbourne Libraries
Book Week 2024: Reading is Magic
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast partners with City of Melbourne Libraries
to host intimate cast readings for Book Week 2024.
To celebrate this year’s Book Week Beauty and the Beast, currently playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre until the end of the year, has partnered with City of Melbourne Libraries to host free cast readings next week!
Young fans of Beauty and the Beast are encouraged to dress up at both the Docklands Library and narrm ngarrgu Library to meet the cast of Disney’s acclaimed new musical whilst hearing the story of Belle and her Beast.
Jayde Westaby, who plays Mrs Potts says, “When my son was young, I loved reading to him. As an actor, I did all the voices – I really enjoyed bringing the books to life. Now, our favourite tradition is creating a Book Week costume together every year”.
Book Week is held 17th – 23rd August 2024. This year’s theme is Reading is Magic.
Beauty and the Beast X City of Melbourne Cast Readings:
WHO: Hayley Martin (Babette) & Alana Tranter (Madame)
WHERE: Docklands Library
WHEN: Thursday 22 August, 10:30am
WHO: Jayde Westaby (Mrs Potts) & Gareth Jacobs (Cogsworth)
WHERE: narrm ngarrgu Library
WHEN: Friday 23 August, 10:30am.
Ticketing Information
Disney Theatrical Productions are thrilled to offer accessible pricing options, including some tickets available for as low as $50 (with no additional transaction fee). Those looking for the best value tickets are encouraged to look at mid-week and Sunday evening performances and during school terms in October and November.
Customers who wish to buy 4 tickets at once can access great value seats on mid-week and Sunday evening performances and save $20 per ticket in selected price reserves.
Groups of 8 or more are encouraged to contact (Re)Group on (02) 9037 6563 to save on their booking.
Tickets are on sale now until the end of the year from www.beautyandthebeastmusical.com.au