Panto time is almost here... oh yes it is!

The talented members of Whitehaven Theatre Group are putting the final touches to their production of the much-loved show Cinderella .

And ahead of the curtain going up at Egremont Market Hall on December 6, Shaun Donald, the theatre group’s chairman, promises the best panto yet.

“I know I say this every year, but there really is something for everyone in the panto!” said Shaun, who’ll be reprising his role as Buttons for the third time this year.

“There’s all the fun and audience participation you’d expect for the younger ones, but there’s enough innuendo and cheekiness to keep the adults amused right through.

“In Jasmin Smith, we’ve got a fantastic Cinderella. It’s her first leading role – and it’s a big one – but she’s amazingly talented and a beautiful singer.

“And playing the Ugly Sisters we’ve got Michael Quinn and Stuart Evans – they bring something different to the roles and will both be a big hit.”

Jasmin, 16, says she’s looking forward to be taking the lead role.

“I’ve always been involved in theatre and performing,” she said. “My mum [Kath] is a singing teacher, and I’ve competed at Whitehaven and Workington Musical Festivals, as well as in school shows and with Whitehaven Youth Theatre. But I’m really excited to be playing Cinderella; it’s a fabulous group and I’m looking forward to the shows.”

The show runs from December 6 to 9 at 7pm, December 10 at 1pm and 7pm, and December 11 at 1pm. Tickets are £8 (£7 concessions) and all tickets for opening night are £6. Call 07588051942 or visit www.whitehaventheatregroup.com.

Cast : Cinderella, Jasmin Smith; Buttons, Shaun Donald; Baron, Aron Armstrong; Fairy Godmother, Megan Smith; Baroness, Jayne Vincent; Ugly Sisters, Michael Quinn and Stuart Evans; Prince, Harry Douglas-Brown; Dandini, Jodie Morgan; Lord Chamberlain, Danielle Littleton.

Junior chorus : Ellie Hammell, Callum Douglas, Christy Clements, Michael Thompson.

Junior dancers : Rhianna Maxwell, Rhianna Fox, Louisa Fitzwilliam, Maddie Wood, Shannon Telford, Hannah Buchanan.

Intermediate dancers : Rhys Roberts, Anna-Louise Tyson, Heather Smith, Rachel Donnan, Kasey Conway, Alicia Thomlinson.

Intermediate chorus : Kelsey Cooper, Corey Thompson.

Adult chorus : Katrina Donald, Alison Maxwell, Lynsey Benson, Brigitta Hammell, Maria Moore, David Parker.

Senior dancers : Kayleigh Cullen, Scarlett Todhunter, Rachel Benson.

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