DISNEY’S romantic fairytale, Beauty and the Beast, is coming to Harpenden Public Halls next Friday and Saturday, February 23 and 24.

Empire Theatre Arts, with 11 years of shows behind them, are putting on the story of Belle who discovers a beautiful castle in a forest but has to be persuaded to fall in love with the Beast before time runs out.

The theatre company has won many local awards for their productions including Best Musical for Les Miserables in 2011 and West Side Story in 2012.

Performances are at 7.30pm on both evenings with a Saturday matineee at 2.30pm. Tickets are £13 with concessions £11, available from the box office on 01582 767525.