The curtains were raised on Sunday night for this year's community musical at the Central Theatre, Chatham.

In January hundreds queued up for a part in Beauty and the Beast. The lucky 250 will be sharing the stage with former boyband star Antony Costa and TV personality Barney Harwood.

Don't miss our picture special from the KM reader night in our print editions next week.And don't forget to log on to medwaymessenger.co.uk for our verdict on this year's show.

You can also use the SpeakOut section below to post your own reviews.

Beauty and the Beast is on at The Central Theatre, Chatham until Sunday, April 13. Tickets from £14 for adults and £11 for children. To book tickets call the box office on 01634 338338.