Beauty and the Beast JR Theatre Bugs/ Adelaide Theatre Academy TICKETS:  https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1521411 For the July school holidays, Theatre Bugs and Adelaide Theatre Academy present Beauty and the Beast Jr, which inevitably cuts roughly 75–90 minutes of story, song, dance, and action—be warned: your favourite number may be missing. Hannah Smith, Emma Dalton and Amelia Rooney return at the helm as Director, Choreographer and Musical Director respectively. They are joined by Assistant Director Gracie Greenrod and student Dance Captain Emma Devine. Together, they deliver some of the more inventive creative choices seen in Adelaide youth theatre this year, particularly in the absence of large-scale sets. Choreography remains tight across both casts, while still allowing featured performers space to develop individuality without disrupting the overall flow. Rooney’s musical direction is equally strong, resulting in well-rehearsed numbers and music-focused dialog...