Samantha Giles and John Whaite join cast of CINDERELLA at Bradford Alhambra this Christmas

Further casting has been casting for this year’s family pantomime Cinderella at Bradford’s Alhambra Theatre from 9 December 2023 - 21 January 2024.

Joining the previously announced pantomime legend Billy Pearce as Buttons will be Emmerdale star Samantha Giles as The  Wicked Stepmother; and celebrity baker and Strictly Come Dancing finalist John Whaite as Dandini. 

On starring at the Alhambra Theatre this Christmas, Samantha said: “I am beyond excited to be playing the Wicked Stepmother in Cinderella at the Bradford  Alhambra Theatre. I'm really looking forward to working with Billy Pearce, the absolute King of  Panto, and the Alhambra itself is such a beautiful theatre that I have long wished to work at.” 

On his casting, John said: “I am so excited to make my panto debut in the wonderful city of Bradford. Yorkshire  audiences are the best, and I can’t wait to spend Christmas laughing every day with Billy and  Samantha. See you at the ball!” 

Full casting for Cinderella will be announced later in 2023. 

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