EastEnders and Strictly favourite Maisie Smith to star in Marlowe Theatre’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

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The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury have announced the cast of its 2024 pantomime Beauty and the Beast, which runs from 22 November 2024 - 12 January 2025, with EastEnders and Strictly star Maisie Smith making her pantomime debut.

Joining the Strictly finalist in this magical show will be CBeebies’ Mister Maker Phil Gallagher – back for his sixth year – and the iconic Ben Roddy, who is returning for his 16th year in the Marlowe Theatre pantomime.

Adding their superb talent to the cast are Richard David-Caine (CBBC’s Horrible Histories, Class Dismissed), Tyler Collins (CBeebies’ Swashbuckle), Jocasta Almgill (Dreamgirls, & Juliet), and Joseph Hewlett (Madagascar the Musical).

Once again, Beauty and the Beast will be written and directed by Paul Hendy and produced by the Marlowe Theatre and Evolution Productions, the same team behind the five-star box office smash-hit Aladdin, which was the biggest winner at this year's UK Pantomime Awards.

Maisie Smith said: “It’s so exciting to be making my pantomime debut at the Marlowe Theatre, as it’s got such a fantastic reputation across the country. The cast are all such lovely people and audiences are going to adore each and every one of them.

“I can’t wait to spend Christmas in Canterbury – it’s such a magical place and the audiences here are the best!”

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