Boot-iful cast for Belgrade’s panto
THE perfect Puss in Boots has finally been found for this year’s Belgrade Theatre pantomime.
Joanna Thorne has got her claws on the coveted role, making a welcome return to Coventry after her stint as the Handsome Prince in last year’s show, Sleeping Beauty.
Once again written and directed by Iain Lauchlan, who also stars as Dame Matilda Pudding, this year’s show marks Lauchlan’s 25th year in panto at the Belgrade Theatre, as well as the first time that Puss in Boots has been performed there since 1991.
With a career spanning over 40 years in the entertainment industry, Lauchlan is best known as the writer of the BAFTA-winning series The Tweenies, but has also worked on a range of other popular television shows, including Playschool, Fingermouse, Playdays, Storytime and Fun Song Factory.
Lauchlan’s long-term comedy partner-in-crime Craig Hollingsworth is also back for 2019 as Matilda’s son, Simon, starring alongside Miriam Grace Edwards as Princess Sophia and David Gilbrook as her father, King Colin.
Attempting to foil their plans will be Peter Watts as the Ogre’s wicked henchman, Victor Grabbit, while Aimee Louise Bevan plays the friendly Fairy Flutterby, helping our heroes to defeat the dastardly duo.
Completing the cast in ensemble roles will be Ema Astarloa, Dylan Jones and Daniel Teague, supported by a Junior Chorus of local kids aged 9-16.
Featuring all the amazing sets, colourful costumes and seasonal silliness that make a trip to the Belgrade panto an unmissable festive treat, this thrilling adventure tale promises to make Christmas in Coventry the cat’s whisker’s. Tickets are already selling fast, so there’s no time to paws in getting hold of yours!
Puss in Boots shows at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry from Wednesday, November 27 until Saturday, January 11.
Tickets are available to book now by calling the box office on 024 7655 3055 or visiting www.belgrade.co.uk where prices are cheaper.