Here is a sneak peek behind the scenes of the BIDCA ice show 2019 Beauty and the Beast at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena

By Nicola Jaques

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 2nd Dec 2019, 12:27 GMT

A tale as old as time comes to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena this weekend for the opening of the annual children’s ice show.

Now in its 80th year, Blackpool Ice Drome Charities Association for their 2019 offering present Beauty and the Beast On Ice.

The cast of 70 youngsters have been busy rehearsing for the 12 date ice spectacle, which opens this weekend on Sunday December 8.

Ian Snodin in action against The Rams at Elland Road.

Goals from Keith Edwards and John Sheridan won the game for the Whites. Derby won the title that season.

Ian Baird celebrates scoring under the Elland Road floodlights.

The Seagulls goalie is left rooted to the spot as John Sheridan's strike hits the back of the net. Brighton finished bottom of the table that season.

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