POPULAR rags to riches fairytale Cinderella will take to The Anvil stage for this year's magical Christmas pantomime.
The Anvil’s pantomime will open on Friday, December 9, and run until Monday, January 2.
This year's festive show will tell the story of poor Cinderella who works hard day and night while her spiteful sisters do nothing. But when she meets her Fairy Godmother, her life starts to change in all sorts of wonderful ways.
With laugh-out-loud jokes, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes, and two gorgeous Shetland ponies, residents are invited to join Cinders and make their dreams come true at The Anvil.
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The magical cast sees some famous and well-loved faces come together including the lovely Debbie McGee. She is best known for working with her husband, the late Paul Daniels, in the longest-running TV magic show in the world The Paul Daniels Magic Show, and, in 2017, reaching the final in the hit BBC 1 show Strictly Come Dancing, partnering Giovanni Pernice.
She said "I am the fairy godmother and what I love the most is that my character really does bring all the magic to the story.
"What I love about playing this role is that I make Cinderella's dreams come true."
Debbie will be joined by Basil Brush’s and childrens favourite Mr Stephen Chris Pizzey. He returns to the stage, after appearing in last year's Beauty and the Beast bringing his energetic fun to the stage.
Playing Cinderella is Rachel Grundy who said she has done lots of Panto. She is particularly looking forward to playing the famous character.
She added: "I think I have made my mum's dreams come true by playing this role. I am really excited to perform the transformation scene where I get to put on a beautiful ball gown and go to the ball.
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Nic Gibney and Duncan Burt will play the Ugly Sisters, the pair were the Best Ugly Sisters, UK Pantomime Award winners in 2022.
They said.: "We love going to the ball and our favourite thing about the panto is us of course."
To book your seats for the Christmas pantomime you can either call The Anvil box office on 01256844244 or visit www.anvilarts. org.uk for tickets and more information.
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