You shall ALL go to the ball and more this Christmas!

Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother has waved her magic wand to announce this year’s star-studded pantomime cast for Blackpool Grand Theatre AND an enchanting new digital partnership to give you exclusive peeks behind the panto curtain…

Bibbidi-bobbidi-BOOM! Blackpool Grand Theatre is thrilled to announce the full star-studded cast of this year’s fantastic family pantomime CINDERELLA from Friday 6 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025.

Just announced! Cinderella’s captivating tale of magic, mayhem and misunderstandings will star TV sensation Hayley Tamaddon (Dancing on Ice, Emmerdale) sprinkling seasonal magic as The Fairy Godmother; top panto and stand-up comedy star Steve Royle as Buttons; dazzling Dame duo Jamie Morris & Tarot Joseph as the gorgeous Ugly Sisters; TikTok sensation and stage star Kitty Harris (Burlesque the Musical, Chicago) as Cinderella, and West End favourite Mark Faith (Mary Poppins, Dirty Dancing) as Baron Hardup, along with talented stage stars Toby Turpin (Cabaret, Anything Goes) as Prince Charming and Sam Ebenezer (The Mousetrap, Choir of Man) as Dandini, all live on the Grand Theatre’s famous stage.

In a thrilling twist of fairytale fortune, The Grand is also teaming up for the very first time in an enchanting local partnership with Coastal Radio DAB and Content Creators Blackpool to ensure absolutely everyone in the kingdom gets to experience the magic of pantomime. Oh yes they are! That means unrivalled access to backstage gossip, sneak peeks into rehearsals, in-depth interviews, special ticket competitions and even some TikTok dance trends as you’ve never seen them before…

Andrew Howard, Head of Audience, Marketing & Sales at Blackpool Grand, emphasised the exciting digital shift for this year’s pantomime, stating: “We’re thrilled to have such a talented cast that feels like our very own Fairy Godmother making our Christmas dreams come true! This year, we’re breaking new ground with a digital collaboration with Coastal Radio and leading Content Creators Blackpool, ensuring everyone can access and interact with the panto experience like never before. We’re committed to innovating how audiences engage with our performances, so expect a wealth of interactive festive content coming soon.”

Owner and Founder of Coastal Radio DAB, Paula Davies, said: “This exciting new partnership will bring the magic of live pantomime to the airwaves, offering listeners exclusive interviews with cast members, behind-the-scenes insights, and special broadcasts that will capture all the excitement leading up to the show and beyond.” Ged Mills – Director of Content Creators Blackpool, added: “We are honoured and delighted to become a partner of the Grand Theatre panto this Christmas. This collaboration marks an exciting new fusion of traditional theatre and modern digital storytelling to bring a fresh, innovative approach to one of Blackpool’s most beloved traditions. Audiences can expect unique digital experiences that will truly enhance the magic of Cinderella both on and off the stage.”

The Blackpool Grand pantomime is always a laugh-a-minute extravaganza with stunning sets, top musical hits, amazing costumes and exciting special effects to keep audiences both young and old entertained.

Cinderella would love to go to the ball, but the Ugly Sisters, Melody and Harmony Hard-Up, have other ideas and they wickedly tear up Cinderella’s invitation! But all may not be lost!  Can Cinderella’s ‘bestest friend in the whole wide world’ Buttons, and her magical Fairy Godmother get Cinders to the ball? But she must be home by the stroke of midnight, or her true identity will be revealed to all…

The countdown to Cinderella’s ball has begun… this is one fairytale ending you won’t want to miss!

Visit www.coastalradiodab.co.uk for a full show schedule and how to listen on your DAB radio or smart speaker and keep an eye out on Blackpool Grand Theatre socials for exciting new panto content at:

Facebook – @Blackpool Grand Theatre

X (Twitter) – @Grand_Theatre

Instagram – @grandtheatrebpl

TikTok – @grandtheatrebpl

Cinderella dances into Blackpool Grand Theatre from Friday 6 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025 starring TV’s Hayley Tamaddon; Britain’s Got Talent finalist Steve Royle; dazzling Dame duo Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph; TikTok sensation and stage star Kitty Harris; West End favourite Mark Faith and talented stage stars Toby Turpin and Sam Ebenezer. And of course, the Sensational Shetland Ponies…

Book now as tickets are already selling fast with some performances already offering limited availability.

Please call the Box Office on 01253 290190 or visit www.BlackpoolGrand.co.uk for bookings and further information. Matinee and evening performances available.

• Accessible performances will also be available, with an extra special relaxed pantomime performance on Sunday 29 December at 5pm.