They’ve sought him here, they’ve sought him there, and now the people of Porthcawl have found their shining new panto star!
Holby City favourite Neil Roberts will be swapping his scrubs for his sword when he takes to the stage in the Imagine Theatre production of Beauty and the Beast playing the part of Eugene.
The show is this year’s pantomime at the Grand Pavilion, producers Imagine Theatre’s second panto at the theatre.
Joining Neil on stage during the festive panto run is Jessica Sandry, who is making a welcomed return after starring in last year’s panto Aladdin as So-Shi and Vern Griffiths, who also starred in Aladdin as the genie, will be playing Pimple this year.
Newcomer Claire Hammet will be playing leading lady Beauty, while Real Radio’s Tony Wright will also be gracing the stage once again this year as the delectable dame!
Neil, who also stars in Disney’s Lite Bites series, said: “I can’t wait for rehearsals to start! I love panto and being part of such a great cast, at a great theatre is really exciting. I am sure that audiences are going to love this year’s show of Beauty and the Beast as it is such an all-round classic, fun family story.”
Steve Boden, producer of the show from Imagine Theatre, said: “I am delighted that Neil has joined the cast to play Eugene. We have such a fantastic cast this year, with our newest leading lady Claire and returning favourites Vern , Jessica and of course the mischievous Tony Wright as the dame!”
The cast would also like reminder all budding stars and starlets out there that they too could be part of this year’s panto, when the producers hold dancing part auditions for local youngsters aged between eight and 16. This year’s auditions take place on September 19 at 10am at the Grand Pavilion.
Tickets are now on sale for Beauty and the Beast, for more information contact the box office on 01656 815995.
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