Cast of Theatre Severn pantomime unveiled as 25,000 tickets already sold

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Wednesday, 22 September 2021 08:08

The cast of Theatre Severn’s forthcoming pantomime “The Pantomime Adventures Of Peter Pan” were unveiled last week, as the venue prepares to bring the county some much needed pantomime cheer following the postponement of the production in 2020.

The Shrewsbury theatre, owned and run by Shropshire Council, revealed that over 25,000 tickets for Peter Pan have been snapped up already, almost three months before the show opens on Wednesday 1 December 2021.

The pantomime is written by Telford-born Paul Hendy and produced by Evolution, the hugely successful creative team behind pantomimes at Theatre Severn since 2011. Brad Fitt, recognised as one of the funniest Dames in the country, returns to direct the show and star in his 10^th season at Theatre Severn in the role of Mrs Smee.

Brad will reunite with Shropshire legend Eric Smith, who will be playing Eric The Pirate in what we will be his 18^th Shrewsbury pantomime. Theatre Severn also revealed that Victoria McCabe who has previously starred in Mother Goose (2018) and Aladdin (2019), returns in the role of Elizabeth Darling. Harry Winchester & Phil Stewart will play the roles of Peter Pan and Captain Hook, whilst Katy Dean and Millie Davies make their debuts at the venue in the roles of Mrs Darling and Tinkerbell.

David Jack, theatre services manager, said: “We’re delighted to finally be able to share another magical pantomime season with everyone again. We’ve been so grateful for the understanding and support we have received following last year’s postponement. The Pantomime adventures of Peter Pan will feature everything you’ve come to know and love about Theatre Severn pantomimes, and more!”