STARS of this year's Christmas panto popped in to The Anvil to see how tickets are selling for this year’s festive favourite Cinderella.

As previously reported Debbie McGee and panto favourite Chris Pizzey will be the stars of Cinderella at the theatre in Basingstoke later this year.

Debbie said “I’ve conjured myself up in panto in Basingstoke and I am excited to be playing the Fairy Godmother at The Anvil later this year, when I will be putting my magic wand to good use. I’m looking forward to being here as I have family here.”

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Basingstoke Gazette:

Best known for appearing with her late husband Paul Daniels in the longest running television magic show, and more recently partnered with Giovanni Pernice on the nation’s favourite Saturday evening show Strictly Come Dancing, Debbie also presented the longest running Sunday show on BBC Radio Berkshire.

Chris, from CBBC’s Basil Brush Show, is playing Buttons in this year’s pantomime and is a firm favourite with Anvil audiences. 

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He added “I am so glad to be coming back to Basingstoke this Christmas for Cinderella - it’s going to be spectacular, and with another fantastic script by award-winning writer Jon Monie.”

Tickets for Cinderella, which is sponsored by the Gazette, are available from the Anvil Arts box office on 01256 844244 or visit anvilarts.org.uk.

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