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Published: 19 May 2013
Reporter: David Upton

Brian Fortuna

This Christmas, Peter Pan will be flying into St Helens all the way from LA as American Strictly Come Dancing star Brian Fortuna steps into the role of The Boy Who Never Grew Up.

A familiar face, he performed with the likes of Heather Small, Kelly Brook and Ali Bastian. Brian was also lead choreographer and consulting producer for the show Dancing on Wheels.

Although known for his detailed dance steps, Brian is no stranger to treading the boards, with theatre roles including the national tour of Over the Rainbow as Danny Cassidy and a headlining role, alongside Strictly partner Ali Bastian, in Burn the Floor's run at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End.

He said: “I think panto is an amazing art form that brings the whole family together with old-fashioned live entertainment in the holiday spirit. It’s so much fun to be able to entertain the kids, parents and grandparents alike.

"I have performed in both St Helens and Liverpool and recall the enthusiasm of the audiences.”

Details: www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com

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