Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Press Centre
Welcome to the Geelong Lyric Theatre Society press page for Geelong Lyric Theatre Society’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast opening at the Geelong Arts Centre May 22 - June 7. Here you’ll find press releases, media kits, images, and ticketing details — everything you need to cover the story or share it with your audience.
MEDIA CONTACT
Kelly -Jade Penton
Email: marketing@geelonglyric.com
LATEST PRESS RELEASE
SHORT SUMMARY (for quick lift)
Geelong Lyric Theatre Society invites audiences to “be our guest” as it brings Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to the Geelong Arts Centre from 22 May to 7 June 2026. Featuring a live orchestra, elaborate new sets and more than 200 costumes, the production promises a spectacular theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. Starring Ella Walsh as Belle and Andrew Smith as the Beast, and directed by acclaimed theatre performer and director James Lee following Lyric’s record-breaking sold-out season of Mamma Mia!, the beloved musical includes iconic songs such as Be Our Guest, Belle and Gaston. Tickets are on sale now via geelonglyric.com or directly via The Geelong Arts Centre.
Audience members can also make their theatre experience unforgettable with an exclusive offer for ticket holders with 15% off Novotel Geelong when they stay during the show’s season.
HEADLINE STARTERS
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Comes to Geelong in Spectacular New Production
Geelong Lyric Brings Disney Magic to the Geelong Arts Centre
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Set to Enchant Geelong Audiences This May
Geelong Arts Centre to Transform Into an Enchanted Castle for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Award-Winning Creative Team Brings Beauty and the Beast to Life in Geelong
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Announced for Limited Geelong Season
Be Our Guest: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Opens at Geelong Arts Centre May 22
Geelong Lyric’s Biggest Production Yet Brings Broadway Magic to the Region
More Than 200 Costumes and Live Orchestra Set for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Family Favourite Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Coming to Geelong for a Limited Season
James Lee Returns with Enchanted Family Classic After the Huge Success of Mamma Mia!
IMAGES & ASSETS
DIRECTOR’S NOTES & COMPANY BIOS
Includes: Director’s Notes by James Lee, plus all cast, creative and a selection of key members of the production team’s bios.
PERFORMANCE & TICKET INFORMATION
📅 Dates: May 22 - June 7 2026
Fri, 22 May 202607:30pm
Sat, 23 May 202601:00pm
Sat, 23 May 202607:00pm
Thu, 28 May 202607:30pm
Fri, 29 May 202607:30pm
Sat, 30 May 202601:00pm
Sat, 30 May 202607:00pm
Sun, 31 May 202601:00pm
Thu, 04 Jun 202607:30pm
Fri, 05 Jun 202607:30pm
Sat, 06 Jun 202601:00pm
Sat, 06 Jun 202607:00pm
Sun, 07 Jun 202601:00pm
📍 Venue: Geelong Arts Centre – The Story House, 50 Little Malop Street
🎟️ Tickets (print): geelonglyric.com
🎟️ Tickets Direct Link (digital): geelonglyric.com/whats-on-geelong/beauty-and-the-beast
Ticket Prices:
Adult - $59.90
Concession - $55.90
Adult In Wheelchair - $59.90
Concession In Wheelchair- $55.90
Student - $55.90
Group 10+- $55.90
Companion Card- $0
Child under 10 yrs- $49.90
AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE PACKAGES
Ticket Holder Offers – 15% off Novotel stay for the duration of the show. See here for details.