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Birmingham Royal Ballet perform Beauty and the Beast on the Company's 2008 tour of Japan, accompanied by a local orchestra.
The Beast has released Belle's father, on the condition that he sends his daughter to live at the castle in his place.
A group of birds is sent to collect Belle, and after sweeping round the room they gently lift her up and fly off through the night...
Find out about current performances of this ballet at brb.org.uk/beast