Information for Beauty and the Beast at Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds (Dance or ballet). Once upon a time, in a country a long way from here...An impoverished merchant travelling wearily home stumbles on a deserted castle and takes refuge from the storm. He rests and is tended by invisible forces, but when he repays this kindness by stealing a single rose, a fearsome Beast appears and exacts a terrifying forfeit. With opulent sets, kaleidoscopic costumes, and a hand-picked score of classic music played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, this fairytale ballet is a must-see for audiences of all ages.