I was unimpressed at the start. The props and scenes looked cheap and the actor who played the part of the Beast seemed too short to achieve the necessary physical menace of the part. Fortunately, by the second half these initial concerns were dispelled because of the performances by 'Lumiere' [not sure of the spelling] and Gaston, and also by the singing from the Beast, along with Belle, so that by the end, I had thoroughly enjoyed the show, and thus would recommend such a pleasant evening of entertainment to friends.