Theatre announces cast members for festive panto

The Lichfield Garrick Theatre has announced three cast members for its pantomime this year, Snow White.

Lichfield legend, Sam Rabone, is back in a frock for his seventh year at the Garrick as he stars as Dame Nelly. He will also be directing the show for the fourth year running.

Sam said: “I'm so excited to be back at the Garrick, and for me, a first! It's my first Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and I can't wait. This show is going to be hilarious, from an evil Queen to a henchman so hench he's sporting a dodgy moustache - we've got something for everyone. I'll also be directing with my favourite team of people, choreography from the legendary Simon Barnum, and music from the super Andrew Hopkins.

“We are in for the biggest and best show Lichfield has seen in years! I can't wait, and I hope to see you all there! Watch out Dads - I 'll be back in a frock again! ”

Joining him are two more familiar faces - Maria Conneely and George Akid.

George said: “I am thrilled to be returning to the Garrick this year in one of my favourite places - Lichfield! I had such an awesome time in Cinderella back in 2019, and I can 't wait to be getting my moustache for Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. I had so much fun at the Ukraine fundraiser concert and it reminded me how much fun a Lichfield audience is to perform to. I can 't wait to see you all this Christmas! ”

The show is written by Paul Hendy and produced by Evolution Productions.

Further cast announcements are to be announced soon.

The show opens on Thursday 25 November and runs until Saturday 31 December.

Tickets are available now and can be booked at www.lichfieldgarrick.com or the Lichfield Garrick 's Box Office on 01543 412121.

Since 2017, over 150 families have attended the pantomime thanks to the generosity of local businesses. For more information on how you can sponsor a family ticket this Christmas, email Matt Clay on matthew.clay@lichfieldgarrick.com

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