A STAR-STUDDED touring pantomime is coming to Dorset.

Beauty and the Beast will be at the Weymouth Pavilion and the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre featuring Lee Latchford-Evans from Steps as the Prince/Beast alongside Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer as Beauty and comedy legend Bobby Davro as Silly Billy.

It will be in Weymouth on April 9 and in Bournemouth on April 12 and 13.

Producer Jezz Weatherall said: “We’re really looking forward to returning to Dorset with this special Easter production.

“The show’s got a great cast of TV stars, a host of brilliant songs and some truly amazing dancers.

“We know how popular the Christmas pantomimes are and we’re going to give audiences another quality family event this Easter, with the magical story of Beauty and the Beast.”

The cast features a host of top quality performers including pop star Lee Latchford-Evans.

Lee has sold more than 20 million records and achieved 14 consecutive Top 5 singles with his Steps bandmates.

Also starring in the Easter panto is the children’s TV star Dani Harmer who playes Tracy Beaker. Dani also reached the Strictly Come Dancing Final recently and she will be joined in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ by comedy legend Bobby Davro as Silly Billy. Director Guy Pascall said: “It’s going to be great fun for all the family. Beauty and the Beast is one of the most magical pantomimes of them all and over the years it’s become a firm favourite with audiences of all ages.

“The story has such wonderful characters and really has something for everyone.

“We can’t wait to start rehearsals in March ready for the tour and we’re really looking forward to entertaining audiences with our production at Weymouth and Bournemouth Pavilion.”

The production is being brought to Dorset by Enchanted Entertainment and promises a spectacular family show with wonderful sets, brilliant costumes, high-octane dance routines and plenty of popular songs to please all ages.

Contact the respective venue for tickets.