PANTO is back – oh yes it is.

And fans of traditional pantomime can bag themselves tickets for just £5, if they are quick.

The Victoria Hall in Bolton is staging the classic Christmas favourite, Sleeping Beauty, starring David Potts.

ITV2 TV personality on the popular reality series Ibiza Weekender, David will playing the role of Fairy Potts.

 

Panto at Victoria Hall

Panto at Victoria Hall

David has also starred in other top reality TV shows, including Celebs on the Farm, searched for love on E4’s Celebs Go Dating and shown off his stunning vocals on ITV2’s Celebrity Karaoke Club coming runner up to Scarlett Moffatt.

He said: “I literally cannot wait to be back on stage. It’s where I come alive and I love entertaining the audience.”

Fairy Potts will be working with Fairy Nelly, played by Antonella Brollini - to overthrow the powerful spell which has been placed upon the kingdom.

Carl Marsden, on behalf of the production, said: “Having been away from theatre for two years, we are absolutely thrilled to bring our wonderful family pantomime to the stage this Christmas.”

Antonella Brollini, from Haslingden, shot to fame and took the internet by storm with her brutally honest online reviews. Antonella has racked up a staggering 1.7million followers and can often be seen on This Morning, where she hosts her own Flowerpot Corner

Antonella, who will take on the role of the Good Fairy said: “I am beyond excited to return to pantomime this Christmas. Last year was just awful. Pantomime is a huge part of our festive traditions, so this good fairy is promising that this year Christmas will not be cancelled again.”

Evil fairy will be played by Stephen Sullivan.

He said: “I cannot wait to return to panto. Since my first panto in Bolton, Jack and the Beanstalk, I have loved the audiences there. This will be my first time back on stage after the pandemic and I cannot wait to see the smiles on the audience’s faces.”

Early bird tickets until the end of September, are £5 plus booking fee and from October onwards £7 plus booking fee. For more information visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/victoriahallbolton

Sleeping Beauty runs from November 19 until December 24.