Beauty and the Beast

by Jacqueline Wilson

Published 31 October 1996
Each book in this series combines an original play and a set of individual Production Notes". The playscripts may be photocopied and distributed for classroom use. The "Production Notes" give practical help with casting, costumes, scenery and staging of the play itself. This play is based upon the traditional fairy story, where the Beast of the title turns out to be a gigantic slug with a slime problem. The running time of the play is approximately 45 minutes."