Cast Announcements: Beauty and the Beast

We are thrilled to officially announce the sensational cast for this year's magical pantomime production of Beauty and the Beast, coming to Westlands Entertainment Venue this festive season!

This beloved fairy tale is set to be brought to life with spectacular staging, toe-tapping musical numbers, side-splitting comedy, and, of course, plenty of panto magic. Audiences of all ages are in for a treat as our talented cast takes to the stage for a show that promises to be bigger, better, and more enchanting than ever before.

Lottie Mae O’Kill – Belle Rose

Lottie - Mae is delighted to be playing Belle Rose in Beauty and The Beast, and thanks her family and friends for their continued love and support! Lottie trained at Guildford School of Acting and her credits include: Patrice in 13 The Musical West End. Bring it On! Southwark Playhouse. Swing in Zog! UK Tour. Mama Mouse in The Baddies UK Tour. Princess Stella in Sleeping Beauty at Salisbury Playhouse.

Ollie Thomas-Smith – Beast / Prince Galhampton

Ollie is thrilled to be continuing his Panto journey this year at Westlands Entertainment Venue. He trained at Urdang Academy and his credits include: Tinman - ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ (Royal Caribbean Entertainment), Rod - ‘I Was a Teenage She-Devil’ (Feuille Dooley Productions) , Man - ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ (The Old Joint Stock Theatre), Ensemble/Puppet Captain - ‘Snow White’ (Wolverhampton Grand Theatre), Boy 2 - ‘Broadway and Beyond: The Magic Lives On’ (Clearer Productions), Arnold/Steve - ‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’ workshop (The Old Joint Stock).

Andrew Williams – Dame Gertie Lush

Andrew trained at Drama Studio London. Theatre credits include: Home At Seven (Tabard Theatre/Tour), Wallis (The Other Palace and Edinburgh Fringe),  Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and The Beast and Dick Whittington (Stafford Gatehouse), Absent Friends, The Decorator and Gaslight (Sheringham Rep), Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (Brookside Theatre), A Giving Mood (Pleasance London),  Bronte (Barn Theatre), A Christmas Carol (Kings Head Theatre) Diggers Daughter (European Arts), Chronicles of Light (Winchester Cathedral), Making Good (Orange Tree) Screwtape Letters (RSC Swan Theatre/UK tour), Art, Breakfast with Mugabe and George…Please Don’t Do That (Bridge Theatre), Between You & Me (National Theatre of Uganda) and other touring productions. TV and film credits include: Stepping Stone (ITV+), Emmerdale (ITV), The Last King of Scotland (Fox Searchlight) and short films So Close So Far and Unreliable Witness.

Kevin James – Caractacus ‘Crackers’ Lush

Kevin is delighted to be back in Yeovil after having so much fun being a Silly Billy last year.  This year, get ready for some new jokes, some old jokes, and plenty of nonsense!

Kevin James instantly fell in love with the theatre. Since leaving home to pursue the roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd, Kevin has appeared in various roles on stage, film, television and radio. A pantomime regular, Kevin has performed in various comic guises in productions of Aladdin, Dick Whittington, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jack And The Beanstalk, Beauty And The Beast, Peter Pan and Cinderella at theatres across the country.

Morgan Scott – Daston

Morgan graduated from London Studio Centre with a BA Hons Degree in Theatre Dance. He has choreographed and performed for numerous Theatre/TV, and teaches at numerous stage-schools and colleges around the UK.

Theatre credits include: Swing, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory UK Tour. Resident Director/Choreographer, Rock of Ages (UK Tour). Dance Captain/Swing, Rock of Ages (UK Tour). Gaston, Beauty and The Beast (Rotherham Civic). Pouncival, Cats (Cyprus). Dance Captain/Ensemble, Singin’ In the Rain (Adelphi). Dance Captain/Pete/Jay, Saturday Night Fever(Gurnsey Tour). Ensemble, Loserville (Union Theatre). Ensemble/1st Cover Tom, WaterBabies A Musical Adventure (Leicester Curve). The Rabbit, Princess The Good Girls Gone Bad (Lost Theatre). Dance Captain/Ensemble, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Adelphi). Jack, Jack and the Beanstalk (Theatre Royal Windsor). TV/Film/Commercial credits include: NHS Fire Safety Training (NHS), Arnold Clark ad (Channel 4), There’s Always Hope (Bad Penny Productions), Benediction (BBC), Gentlemen Jack (BBC), Doctors (BBC), Victoria (ITV), Danny and the Human Zoo (BBC), Endeavour (ITV).

Hayley-Jo Murphy – Fairy Halstock

Hayley-Jo trained at Bird College of Performing Arts, London & Bow Street Academy of Screen Acting, Dublin. Hayley’s theatre credits include: Ensemble/4th cover Tanya in Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre), Sheila O’Brien in Next Door’s Baby (Tabard Theate), Alice Fitzwarren in Dick Whittington and his Cat (Cambridge Arts Theatre) Cover Kathy in Singin’ in the Rain (Cork Opera House), Little Red in Little Red Riding Hood (Gaiety Theatre, Dublin), title roles in Cinderella & Snow White (UCH Limerick, Ireland) and Jules in new musical Angel of Broadway (National Concert Hall, Dublin).

Natalie Morgan – Queen Galhampton

 

Natalie has a BA (Hons) Musical Theatre, and furthered her Acting training at the Poor School. Theatre credits include: Dr Sara Tops in NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM PRESENTS DINOSAURS LIVE! (National Tour); Dr Albertina West in ALBERTINA WEST: REANIMATOR (Old Red Lion Theatre); Sue Grubb/Gazza in BILLIONAIRE BOY: THE MUSICAL (NST / UK tour); Professor Pomona Peabody in MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS (Etcetera Theatre); Asenath Waite in THE THING ON THE DOORSTEP: ASENATH'S TALE (Etcetera Theatre); Jo in ONE MORE TIME (Tristan Bates Theatre); Emily in A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL (LOST Theatre); The Maid in GALA (Arcola Theatre).

James Bamford – Choreographer / Dance Captain

James is delighted to be returning to his home-town for his fourth panto season in a row, after choreographing last year's production of Jack and The Beanstalk. This year, he is especially excited to be sharing the stage with 4 Project Dance dancers, whom he is very proud of.

James is a producer, creative, teacher, performer, and the Director of Project Dance. He has a diverse portfolio, having choreographed for theatre, screen and live events. James enjoys working across a variety of genres, and has previously created for ballet galas, musical theatre, pantomime, commercial projects and contemporary dance productions.

As a dancer, James graduated with first class honours specialising in classical ballet. He appeared in the Barbie movie, and has worked with brands including the BBC, Apple, Kellogg's and Mars.

James has led Project Dance through eight years of ambitious artistic and community programming, which has included producing and choreographing three feature-length productions for the company, Growing Pains, All That Matters and BUSK which have each toured countrywide.

Grace Noelle – Ensemble

Grace is a classically trained dancer from Los Angeles, California, and is thrilled to be joining this year’s cast of Beauty and the Beast! As a ballet dancer she has performed classical roles including Aurora in Sleeping Beauty and the Sugarplum Fairy in The Nutcracker, and has also appeared at Covent Garden Dance Company’s Ballet Under the Stars. Grace recently graduated with a first class honours from London Studio Centre, specialising in Jazz and Commercial Dance. Her performance credits include Growing Pains, All That Matters, and BUSK with Project Dance, where she also works as Associate Choreographer and Producer. She would like to thank the whole team at Westlands Entertainment Venue for making her feel so at home, and hopes that when her mum comes to watch, that she understands British humour!

Ludgero Souza – Ensemble

Ricardo Ludgero Souza is a professional dancer and performer with international experience across stage, cruise, and touring productions. Specializing in contemporary and lyrical dance, Ricardo brings strong storytelling, emotional depth, and physical versatility to his work.

His career highlights include performing as a Lead Munchkin in Wicked (Parts 1 and 2), touring nationally with Project Dance for two consecutive years, and dancing internationally on cruise ships across Asia since 2024. Ricardo has also produced and performed in his own original visual art performance, a conceptual piece exploring depersonalization, anxiety, and the human relationship with nature, using movement and visual storytelling to push audience boundaries.

Freya Bell – Ensemble

Freya trained at London Studio Centre, gaining a BA (Hons) in Theatre Dance.

Upon graduating, Freya performed aboard Aida Diva as a production dancer in her first professional contract. Other credits include: Featured dancer in music video PUT IT ONG by Yeat, and supporting dancer in the feature film Better Man.

Whilst training at London Studio Centre, Freya’s credits include: A Conversation with Alicia Keys, ‘Vela’ The Quest, and Move It performances: Move and Fallin’.

Freya performed in many pantomimes as a child and is delighted to be joining the cast at Westlands Entertainment Venue in Beauty and The Beast.

Liv Dee Nordwind - Ensemble

Liv has recently graduated from Laine Theatre Arts and previously trained at Langley Dance and Theatre Arts Academy. Her credits include: Pinocchio (Blackpool Tower Circus Pantomime). Beauty and the Beast (Princess Theatre Torquay)2023. The Next Step (Epsom Playhouse) 2023.  Aladdin (Princess Theatre Newark) 2024. Life in the Golden Laine (Epsom Playhouse) 2024, and The Laine show 2025, choreographed by Matt Cole.

Liv is excited to perform in this year's pantomime Beauty and the Beast, and is looking forward to spending Christmas in Yeovil. She would like to thank her family for their continued support and hopes you enjoy the show!

Matt Heald – Ensemble

Matt completed his professional training at The Hammond School, Cheshire, graduating with a Diploma in Professional Dance.   Matt’s credits include Singer / Dancer in A Night At The Musicals (Scandinavian Tour), Ensemble / cover (and played) Prince Charming in Cinderella (Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield), Dancer at the FT NFT awards featuring Jason Derulo. Dancer onboard MSC World Europa (MSC Cruises), P&O Iona (Headliners Theatre Company) as well as featuring in the commercial for P&O Cruises, Ensemble in Cinderella (Westlands Theatre, Yeovil) and Ensemble in Beauty and the Beast (Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury)

Lexi-Jayne Newland – Ensemble

Lexi-Jayne is 17 and currently in her second year at Leaf Studio Academy of Performing Arts. She has been a Company member with Project Dance for 5 years, taking part in their tours and shows. She also dances with TLW and Shake dance schools, covering a large range of genres.

Beauty and the Beast marks Lexi-Jayne’s professional debut. She hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

Poppy Potter – Ensemble

Poppy is delighted to join the cast of Beauty and the Beast! She has been involved in theatre for 13 years and is excited to be part of this magical production. She hopes you have a wonderful time!

Beauty and the Beast runs from Friday 12 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026 at Westlands Entertainment Venue. With matinees and evening performances available, it’s the perfect festive outing for families, school groups, and theatre lovers alike.

Tickets are on sale now! Book early to avoid disappointment. Visit our Beauty and the Beast webpage or call the Box Office at 01935 422884.