Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with be given a wicked turn when screen & stage star Carli Norris, best known to television audiences as Belinda Slater in Eastenders and Fran Reynolds in Holby City, takes the lead in the spectacular Easter pantomime, being staged at the Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne from Wednesday 10th to Saturday 13th April.
Joining Norris (Queen Shanice) are Rachel Cantril (Wizard of Oz, Secret Santa: The Frost Files) as The Fairy, Madelaine Jennings (Rapunzel, Secret Santa: The Frost Files) as Snow White, award-winning magician and children’s entertainer Nicky Trix as Muddles with his wise-cracking elephant Nambu, the hilarious Jack Everson (Secret Santa: The Frost Files) as The Man in the Mirror, the West End’s Jordan Langford (Thoroughly Modern Millie) as The Prince as well as co choreographer. Pantomime star Antony Stuart-Hicks plays Nellie and also directs. The spectacular new show is written and choreographed by Paul Leno.
Executive Producer for APL Theatre and director of the production, Antony Stuart-Hicks said “We are so thrilled to be bringing our superb cast to Eastbourne for Easter. Audiences can expect our polished style of laugh-a-minute comedy, superb vocals and dance routines along with stunning costumes and scenery – great value for money entertainment.”
The company recently held auditions for local performers to play the seven dwarfs and the ensemble. “Eastbourne has done us proud yet again and we have been very fortunate to secure a superb array of talented local youngsters to play our quirky and characterful Dwarfs and ensemble. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is an Easter family treat not to be missed.”
The production runs from Wednesday 10th April until Saturday 13th April 2019. Tickets are £15.50 for Adults, £13.50 for Children, £15.00 for Concessions and a Family Deal is available for £48.00. Tickets for all performances can be purchased via the theatre’s website www.royalhippodrome.com, via telephone on 01323 802020 or in person at the Box Office.