HOLLYOAKS favourite David Tag is set to appear at St Helens Theatre Royal this Christmas after confirming he is to star in Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Producers are promising audiences "a fantastic festive treat complete with madcap comedy capers and all the fun of the circus" with Tag, who appears as Sylvester ‘Sylver’ McQueen in the award-winning Channel 4 soap, starring as The Ringmaster.
The Manchester-born star has also enjoyed roles in Emmerdale and the 2020 coming-of-age drama S.A.M, which has been a hit at a host of British film festivals.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears marks his pantomime debut.
“I’m really thrilled to be cast in my first panto and I can’t wait to get started," he said.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears will run at St Helens Theatre Royal from Friday, December 10 2021 to Sunday, January 9 2022.
The rest of the all-star cast will be announced soon.
The show from Regal Entertainments Ltd is promising "family fun, unbelievable circus tricks and lots of excitement as Goldilocks, with the help of the Three Bears, tries to save her Big Top from a rival circus owner."
Audiences can also expect high production values, stunning and colourful costumes, laugh out loud comedy and a fantastic selection of chart hits to sing and dance along to.
Theatre manager, Chantelle Nolan, said: “Our pantomimes have become one of the real highlights of Christmas for many people.
“We had to cut last year’s panto short because of pandemic restrictions, while our Easter show was streamed online. So we really can’t wait to get back on stage and present Goldilocks to our audiences in person this season. It’s a magical show full of fun, excitement and laughter.
“And we’re also absolutely delighted to welcome David into the St Helens panto family – I know he’s going to make a fantastic Ringmaster for our unmissable Christmas circus.”
St Helens Theatre Royal will ensure that any Government guidelines still required in December will be in place to ensure the safety of theatregoers, venue staff, cast and crew.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears will run at St Helens Theatre Royal from Friday, December 10 2021 to Sunday, January 9 2022. Tickets are on sale now starting from £16.
Tickets can be booked over the phone or in person at the box office between 10am and 5pm, from Monday to Friday. Tickets can also be purchased online. For more information please visit www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com
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