Paul Holman Associates and the Marina Theatre, Lowestoft are delighted to announce details of this year’s talented cast in the town’s big Christmas pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Bringing charm, charisma and smouldering good looks to the production is the very talented Stefan Booth, who appeared in the hit serial drama Hollyoaks as the heartbreaking Jamie Nash, before leaving to spend time pounding the beat in The Bill as well as receiving critical acclaim for his appearances in musical theatre.

Stefan was a huge hit with judges and audiences in the popular Dancing on Ice competition which saw him spin, arabesque and butterfly jump his way into the final where he performed The Bolero in front of Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean, securing the runners-up place. He still enjoys ice skating and said that working with Jane and Christopher was an amazing experience.

Stefan who will be appearing in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as the dashing Prince, Said: “Pantomime is very special and such a magical experience for all the family. I’m really excited about the show and coming to Lowestoft. I’m a keen biker and photographer so I will be riding around the district getting to know the area. I’m bringing the family with me for Christmas and have found a wonderful quaint cottage for a cosy traditional family Christmas on location in Lowestoft!”

Joining Stefan in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be former Hi De Hi Yellow Coat Nikki Kelly. For eight series of the BBC show, Nikki brought comedy and laughter to our screens as Sylvia and has recently been seen at The Marina in the touring stage version of Hi De Hi as ballroom dancer Yvonne. Nikki will ensure plenty of boos with her powerful performance of the Wicked Queen!

Bringing bucket loads of comedy to the production will be former Big Breakfast and Richard & Judy reporter, Mike “Squeaky” McClean, following his enormous success as principle comic at the Opera House Manchester last year. With his natural talent for comic timing and his loveable personality, Mike will be dishing up madness and mayhem as Snow White’s best friend Muddles!

A DJ for XFM, Mike is a keen Manchester City FC follower and has played for Rod Stewart’s celebrity charity team. He said: “I was devastated when Man City turned me down. Not to play for them, but to work at their burger bar! I hear Lowestoft Town FC are doing extremely well so if they’re interested I’m willing to try out!”

There’s nothing like a Dame and Marina audiences will have plenty to laugh about when they experience some of the outrageous costumes Dame Dolly Dumpling has promised to wear! Giving new meaning to haute couture will be the creative Adam Daye, who many will remember from the TV hit impressionist show Who Do You Do. Adam has appeared with many of the country’s leading comics, including Ken Dodd, Frankie Howerd, Victoria Wood and Bob Monkhouse.

Home grown talent comes in the shape of Ipswich born Victoria Scott who stars as the fairest of them all, Snow White, and will be known to many in the region from her seaside specials in Cromer as female vocalist. Dancers and children from The June Glennie School of Dance will also be gracefully entering pantoland!

Victoria said: “I am very excited to perform in one of Suffolk’s biggest professional pantomimes. As an Ipswich girl it’s going to be so good to finally tread the boards of the Marina. Snow White is my favourite role and I cant wait to meet the rest of the lovely cast.”

Every production needs a good director and this show is no different! The Olivier award winning Kenn Oldfield, possibly one of the country’s leading directors and choreographers brings his vast wealth of talent to Lowestoft. Kenn was movement director on the Harry Potter film Prisoner of Azkaban, and has directed West End to touring theatre from Joseph and Little Shop of Horrors to Chicago. His TV credits include choreographing Allo Allo, You Rang My Lord and Hi De Hi to name a few.

The new producers of the Marina Theatre’s pantomime, Paul Holman Associates, one of the country’s leading producers of the genre, are confident Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will have something for all the family to enjoy, with a cast full of talent through to the stunning scenery and colourful, creative costumes all brought to life with that extra special pantomime slap stick and audience participation, this pantomime promises to deliver and delight the young and young at heart!

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs runs at the Marina Theatre from December 11 through until January 3. Tickets are on sale now and can be booked by calling the Box Office on 01502 533200. Ticket prices start from £5.00 with family tickets, group and schools rates also available.