Beauty and the Beast is a Roaring Success!

Turning Pointe is celebrating the success of its latest production, Beauty and the Beast. 140 students age 7 and over took to the stage on 4th and 5th April at the New Bury Theatre, Hurstpierpoint College.

One special feature of this production was the strength of the all-female principal cast, who took on the roles of the Beast, Gaston and Belle's Father with conviction, maturity and professionalism. Turning Pointe Principal, Lianne Carter commented:

"Although we have boys in the school, there weren't any males of the right age who wanted to audition for principal roles. We need not have worried though, as our female students blew us away at the auditions, and because they all know each other really well, there was great onstage chemistry between the main characters."

Miranda Francis, aged 18, has been dancing with Turning Pointe since she was 4 years old and played the role of the Beast, she said:

"Working on Beauty and the Beast has been incredibly rewarding and memorable. The wonderful teachers at Turning Pointe are supportive and push us to be our best selves, transforming my dancing and confidence on and off-stage. Their guidance enabled me to fully immerse myself in the character, and performing their excellent choreography was an absolute dream! I would love to do it all again."

Turning Pointe has received amazing feedback regarding the show, with Gary from Big Image Photography saying that it was his "favourite show that he has photographed so far this year."

Parents were overjoyed to watch their children perform, with Liana Richards writing:

"Watching the girls in Beauty and the Beast was pure magic. The costumes, the theatre, the atmosphere—it was all amazing. Seeing our daughters and their friends light up on stage, full of confidence and joy was so moving. They’ve grown so much through this experience, not just as dancers but as part of a team. They’ve loved every moment—learning new styles, supporting each other, and being part of something truly special. The Turning Pointe teachers are a huge part of their lives and have created a dance school that is truly kind, creative and inspirational."

Below is a link to the full article in the Sussex Express, and do check out our gallery pages for more photos from Beauty and the Beast!

Turning Pointe's production of Beauty and the Beast is a roaring success!