Pasquale returns to Theatre Royal panto role
COMEDIAN Joe Pasquale will be the star of Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Christmas pantomime, appearing as Wishee Washee in Aladdin from December 17 to January 15.
Pasquale, one of the hardest-working and top-selling live comedians in British comedy, has been delighting audiences for more than 30 years with his live stand-up tours and infectious sense of fun.
Joe has toured in several major theatrical productions, including Mel Brooks’ The Producers, starred in the West End production of Spamalot, been crowned King of the Jungle in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… appeared on five Royal Variety Performances and toured the UK in a live stage incarnation of the classic sitcom Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em in the iconic role of Frank Spencer.
Joe’s voice is also known to millions of children, featuring in Garfield:
A Tale of Two Kittens, Horton Hears a Who, Frankenstein’s Cat and The Muppets’ 25th Anniversary Show.
Joe was last seen in pantomime in Plymouth in the 2010 production of Sleeping Beauty.
Aladdin is produced by Crossroads Pantomimes, the world’s biggest pantomime producer, whose chief executive Michael Harrison said: “There are some performers who personify everything that’s special about pantomime and Joe Pasquale is one of the finest.
“His quick wit, ability to make audiences young and old laugh together and endless energy on stage make every performance special.”
Theatre Royal Plymouth chief executive Adrian Vinken said: “We love working with Joe. It’s always a treat to welcome him back to TRP.” Tickets are on sale now.