Grand Panto For Wolverhampton

"OH YES" IT'S PANTO TIME!

Performance Dates: Saturday 12 December 2009 - Sunday 31 January 2010
PRESS NIGHT: Tuesday 15 December 2009 at 7.15pm


Neighbours star Stefan Dennis, X-Factor's Niki Evans and Panto favourites The Krankies are to star in Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's greatest Panto of them all - Cinderella from Saturday 12 December to Sunday 31 January 2010. They will also be joined by guest star Churchill - the icon of the insurance industry in his very first stage appearance "Oh Yes!"

Cinderella will be jam packed with special effects, stunning costumes and with a little help from the amazing flying Pegasus - Cinderella will go to the ball!

Cast includes: Janette Tough (Buttons), Ian Tough (Barron Hardup), Danielle York (Cinderella), Niki Evans (The Fairy Godmother), Stefan Dennis (Dandini), Ben Stock (Ugly Sister), Nathan Kiely (Ugly Sister) and Nic Greenshields (Prince).

Heading the cast is Stefan Dennis as Dandini. Stefan is well known for playing the role of Paul Robinson in the Australian Soap Opera Neighbours. Stefan joined the original cast of Neighbours in 1985 and played Paul until 1992. He was invited to rejoin Neighbours for the 20th Anniversary of the show and has remained a regular character ever since. Stefan has also featured in UK television shows including Dream Team, River City, The Bill, and Casualty. He has appeared in numerous pantomimes and musicals including Willy Russell's Blood Brothers as Micky, here in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Joining him is singer come actress Niki Evans as the Fairy Godmother. Niki came fourth in the 2007 series of the X-Factor and has since gone on to perform with John Barrowman at Birmingham's Symphony Hall,  Jasper Carrott's Christmas Rock With Laughter at the NEC and has made countless appearances on TV, including LK Today and ITV's This Morning with Phillip Schofield and Fern Britton. Niki has recently finished a year in the West End as Mrs Johnstone in Willy Russell's Blood Brothers. Niki's brand new single "I Feel Love" has been released and her album will follow this winter.

Panto favourites The Krankies will be appearing as The Baron and Buttons. The husband and wife team have been performing UK Variety together for over 45 years with their Fan-dabi-dozi catchphrase known to millions. During the eighties they had numerous television shows including Crackerjack, Krankie Klub, Krankies Electronic Komik and KTV. After first visiting Australia in 1976 they now have a home there and have also had extensive appearances on Australian TV.

Cinderella will be directed by Alan Cohan, choreography by Stilee Dee, musical direction from David Lane and lighting by Ben Cracknell.

Cinderella runs at the Grand Theatre from Saturday 12 December 2009 to Sunday 31 January 2010. Tickets cost from as little as £11.50 - £23.50 with concessions available. Tickets can be booked on 01902 429212 or online at www.grandtheatre.co.uk.

LISTINGS INFORMATION

Cinderella
The Greatest Panto Of Them All

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Lichfield Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1DE

Performance Dates: Saturday 12 December 2009 - Sunday 31 January 2010 at 7.15pm. Sundays and Christmas Eve at 6pm.
Press Night: Tuesday 15 December 2009 at 7.15pm
Matinees:  Daily at 2.30pm except Sundays at 2pm and Thu 14 Jan at 11am.
NO PERFORMANCES ON: Mon 14, Fri 18, Fri 25, Mon 28 Dec, Mon 4, Mon 11, Mon 18, Mon 25 Jan

Tickets: £11.50 - £23.50 with concessions available.
Box Office: 01902 42 92 12
Online: grandtheatre.co.uk

BSL Interpreted Performances: Sat 2 Jan at 2.30pm and Wed 13 Jan at 7.15pm. (Thur 14 Jan at 11am BSL optimum view seats SOLD OUT) Signed by Andy Higgins.
Audio Described Performances: Wed 6 Jan at 2.30pm, Thur 14 Jan at 11am and 7.15pm. Described by Anne Hornsby.

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