TV presenter, actor and Strictly winner Ore Oduba and actress and soap star Wendi Peters will head up the cast for this year’s spectacular Christmas pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate, running from 8-31 December.

Nurse Nellie will be played by top Pantomime Dame Bob Golding, who returns to the Northampton stage after winning the hearts of local audiences for the last two Christmases, with Herman the Henchman played by Marc Pickering, Lauren Lane as Snow White, Joey Wilby as Muddles, and The Seven Dwarfs comprising Dean Whatton, George Coppen, Liam Roche, Jack Hilton, Kain Francis, Ali Sarebani and Paddy Holden.

Chief Executive at Royal & Derngate, Jo Gordon, said: “As we continue to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Derngate auditorium, we’re delighted to have such a great cast and company coming together to help us make this pantomime a true highlight of this milestone year. We hope to welcome in as many people as possible to enjoy the show, at what is always a very special time of the year!”

Written by Paul Hendy and directed by Emily Wood, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs promises to be magical, top quality entertainment with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for all the family.

Emily Wood added: "We're so excited to bring together such a wonderful cast for our production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs here at the wonderful Royal & Derngate. I can't wait to direct this truly excellent cast, and share with our audiences what's set to be our biggest and best production yet!"

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