Jason Manford will lead the cast in The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan, making his panto debut at Manchester Opera House from December 10–31.
He will be Captain Hook, joined by returning Manchester favourite Ben Nickless as Smee.
Stand-up comedian, actor, singer, radio and television presenter Manford began his career in 1999, while working at the Buzz Comedy Club in Chorlton, Manchester, and since then has regularly packed-out theatres and arenas.