Celebrity guest stars announced for adult only panto performances at King’s Head Theatre

Details have been announced of the very special guest stars of stage and screen who will be appearing on and off stage in the adults-only performances of Cinderella at the King’s Head Theatre, its first ever pantomime in its new and flexible 250-seat auditorium this Christmas.

You’re all invited to the big Disco Ball this Christmas! So wave your hands in the air, like you just don’t care – and have the time of your lives at the King’s Head’s intimate, immersive panto spectacular!

Each of these special one-off performances will include one special guest star, who will have their own featured number as the entertainment at the Prince’s ball. They will also go on to join the cast for the all-singing, all-dancing closing number.

Cassidy Janson (& Juliet, West End) will perform on 5 December; Drag Race UK Season 1’s Vinegar Strokes on 11 December; SIX alumnae Danielle Steers on 12 December; musical theatre legend and record breaking John Owen-Jones (Les Misérables, West End) on 19 December; fresh from Menier Chocolate Factory’s The Producers, Australian cabaret and drag diva Trevor Ashley will perform on 30 December; and award-winning artist Christina Bianco on 5 January (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, UK tour).

As previously announced, Dame Judi Dench will also feature in the show, lending her vocal talent as ‘The Narrator’. The producers have also announced that the legendary Miriam Margolyes will now be doing the same, lending hers as the ‘Wicked Stepmother’.

These guest stars will be performing alongside the previously announced main cast: Drag Race UK star Ella Vaday (Nick Collier) as Peckham, Harry Curley (Buddy Holly and the Cricketers) as Dalston, Maddy Erzan-Essien (Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, ITV) as Cinderella, Joseph Lukehurst (Dreamboats and Petticoats: Bringing On Back the Good Times) as Prince Charming, Verity Kirk (POSH, Pleasance Theatre) as Dandini, Robert Rees (The Mousetrap) as Buttons, and Lucia Vinyard (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) as Fairy Codmother.

Executive Producer (Acting CEO) of King’s Head Theatre, Sofi Berenger, said: “We are so excited to welcome these wonderfully talented performers to join us for panto joy this Christmas, and to be bringing some West End and Drag royalty to Islington. While the adults-only performances will have the same script as the main pantomime, we’ll be adding a little King’s Head magic with a sprinkle of swearing and innuendo bound to make for a great night out. We’re super pleased to be able to offer both something for families and something a bit naughtier.”

Cinderella is written and directed by Andrew Pollard, with set and costume design by Gregor Donnelly, lighting by Aaron J Dootson, puppetry by Little Angel Theatre, musical direction by Hollie Cassar, musical supervision by Ben Barrow, and casting by Marc Frankum.

Cinderella will play from 30 November 2024 - 5 January 2025, with further info here.