Corrie's Kimberly Hart-Simpson swaps TV for CINDERELLA in St Helens Christmas panto
Coronation Street actor Kimberly Hart-Simpson is swapping the cobbles of soap land for the starring role in St Helens Theatre Royal’s Christmas pantomime Cinderella, running from 3 December 2022-8 January 2023.
Kimberly said: “I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the cast of Cinderella at St Helens Theatre Royal this Christmas. I have such fond and happy memories working in wardrobe behind-the-scenes on costume and set with Regal Entertainments, that it’ll feel like a homecoming. I’m excited to see all those lovely, friendly faces again – Chantelle, Jane and the team are like family.
“It will feel a bit strange being out front on the stage and seeing the audience instead of looking after all those incredible stunning costumes – but now I’m going to be wearing them, so it’s the best of both worlds. Performing is my passion but I also love fashion, I’m a huge advocate of vintage clothing and repurposing garments. Playing Cinderella is going to be quite an experience, and I really cannot wait.”
Kimberly joins the Cinderella cast alongside Britain’s Got Talent performers Jamie Leahey and puppet Chuck, and comedian and musician Jon Courtenay.
It’s a hometown show for teenager Jamie, who is from St Helens. Together with his side-kick pal Chuck, they wowed the judges and audience with their excellent ventriloquist act. In June, they made it to the BGT Grand Final finishing runner-up. Jamie and Chuck will appear as themselves as a speciality act.*
Jon Courtenay is cast as Prince Charming’s right-hand man, Dandini. Jon was awarded the Golden Buzzer by Ant and Dec, going on to become the Judges’ Choice in the semi-finals before winning the entire contest – becoming the first Golden Buzzer act to take the BGT title in 2020
Further casting will be announced shortly.
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*Please note – due to Jamie’s age and licensing laws, he will appear in a limited number of performances. Visit website for full details.
