Drag superstar Courtney Act to make panto debut in Bradford this festive season

Bradford Theatres and Crossroads Pantomimes have announced that Drag superstar Courtney Act will join the cast of the Alhambra Theatre’s pantomime, Pinocchio, as the Blue Faerie this Christmas.

Courtney joins Bradford pantomime legend Billy Pearce and Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne, who the theatre confirmed earlier in the year.

Best known for her top 3 spot on Season 6 of the Emmy Award-winning RuPaul’s Drag Race, Courtney Act is no stranger to the stage. In 2003, Courtney made it to 13th place in the first season of Australian Idol and then signed with Sony/BMG. Courtney released her debut EP, Kaleidoscope, and toured internationally with her original show, The Girl from Oz, following her rise to fame after her appearance on Drag Race in 2014. In 2018, Courtney was crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother UK, educating viewers on queer issues such as gender fluidity and sexuality.

Courtney said: “I can't wait to bring some Aussie sparkle and magic to the role of the Blue Faerie this Christmas in Bradford! Who better to help Pinocchio become a real boy than me! I'm thrilled to wave my wand in the cherished UK panto tradition for the first time ever!”

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