TICKETS are on sale for the acclaimed West End and Broadway production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

The extravagant musical will show at Manchester's Palace Theatre from October 24 until February 8. Demand for tickets is forecast as high.

The much-loved children's classic has been adapted from screen to stage using technical wizardry, imaginative design and sumptuous costumes. Each performance involves 102 -- cast, orchestra and crew.

The romantic tale of courageous Belle and the Beast, who is actually a young prince trapped in a spell, has been staged in 10 countries before 20 million theatre-goers.

Tickets are priced from £13-£33.50 available from the hotline 0870 400 0730, or online from www.disney.co.uk/MusicalTheatre.