Five Star casting for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre pantomime CINDERELLA

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre have announced the latest casting for this year’s pantomime of Cinderella, running from 4 December 2021-9 January 2022.

CBeebies presenter Evie Pickerill will be taking on her first pantomime role in the titular role of Cinderella, alongside Five Star’s lead vocalist Denise Pearson as the Fairy Godmother.

The pair will join the previously announced AJ and Curtis Pritchard who will be playing the roles of Prince Charming and Dandini respectively.

Having grown up in Dudley, Evie has fond memories of the Wolverhampton Grand, often performing there with West Bromwich Operatic Society, before training professionally. On her return to the theatre, she said; “I’m so happy to be in my hometown for Christmas! Panto is always such fun, but to be performing in front of family, friends and locals is a dream come true. I have been on the Grand stage once or twice before as a teenager, I was in awe of the theatre back then and can’t wait to feel the same butterflies again this Christmas”.  

Denise said: “I am delighted to be joining the beautiful cast at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for the 2021 production of Cinderella as Fairy Godmother. I am so excited to see you guys and welcoming in a sense of normality and interactive fun again. Oh yes, we shall go to the ball!” 

This production of Cinderella will be produced by Imagine Theatre, in partnership with Wolverhampton Grand. Tickets are available now here.