Owen Sound, ON - This Christmas, treat your family to a live performance of the classic story, Beauty and the Beast, by Sandcastle Theatre's teen Performance Group.

The Sandcastle Theatre production of Beauty and the Beast is a funny and animated adaptation of the well know story, and will be presented at St. George's Hall in Owen Sound from December 11 - 14.

Although the play offers many funny characters and moments, Beauty and the Beast holds a marvelous lesson for old and young alike - to look beyond outward appearances and see the person inside.

Sandcastle Theatre was established in 2002 to offer young people in Grey-Bruce the opportunity to experience engaging theatre programs and performances. Since 2002, artistic director, Stephanie Fowler has worked with hundreds of young people in communities throughout the region and has brought performances to thousands more.

There will be an evening performance of Beauty and the Beast on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7pm and afternoon performances on Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 pm.

December 11 is a special preview performance with all proceeds going to the Canadian Mental Health's Grey Bruce FAN Club, which offers programs at schools and in communities across the region, educating youth about mental health issues. The preview performance begins at 7 pm, but audience members are welcome to join Jackie Ralph and the cast of Beauty and the Beast for carols and hot chocolate at 6:30. Tickets for the Dec. 11 preview are available from the Canadian Mental Health office at 1024 2nd Ave. E. in Owen Sound.

Refreshments will be available during the intermission for all shows and children will have the opportunity to dress up and have their picture taken with the cast after each performance.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and $5 for children ages 5 - 11. Children under the age of 5 are free.

Tickets are available at The Rocking Horse and The Bleeding Carrot in downtown Owen Sound.

Attending live theatre is a wonderful Christmas tradition for families and Sandcastle Theatre is thrilled to be able to share this theatre production with young and old this Christmas.

Source - Sandcastle Theatre