THE Mayflower Theatre has announced that comedian, television presenter and musical theatre star Brian Conley will return to the Southampton panto stage this Christmas as Buttons in Cinderella.

He will be joined by fashion expert, award-winning TV presenter, author and all-round national treasure Gok Wan as The Fairy Gokmother.

Brian Conley’s return to the Mayflower stage follows the huge success of Robinson Crusoe and The Caribbean Pirates last year, which saw Conley flying over the heads of audiences in a magical car.

Gok Wan will play The Fairy Gokmother, offering helpful style tips to The Ugly Sisters and creating the most magical ball gown in panto-land. Gok’s performance in Mayflower Theatre’s pantomime will be his second pantomime for producer Qdos Entertainment, his debut last year being the subject of the Channel 4 documentary Gok Does Panto.

The Mayflower’s Cinderella runs in the venue from December 13 until January 4.

THE New Victoria Theatre and First Family Entertainment are delighted to announce that BAFTA award-winning Cbeebies superstar Justin Fletcher will return to Woking to star in the spectacular and magical pantomime, Aladdin this Christmas. 

Following a sell out 2013 season and overwhelming public demand, the presenter and actor returns to the New Victoria Theatre stage as Wishee Washee.

Justin Fletcher said: “I am delighted to be returning to the New Victoria Theatre in Woking. It was a joy to be involved in such a fantastic production last year and the Woking audiences were so enthusiastic and welcoming. I look forward to seeing you all again for another pantomime adventure!”

Take a magical carpet ride to the Far East in this year’s pantomime spectacular family pantomime Aladdin. Rub the magic lamp, enter the cave of wonders and be transported to this fun fairytale world.

Performances will take place from December 5 until January 10.