Singer and actress Jane McDonald, Duncan James—former member of boy band Blue—and Coronation Street actor Chris Gascoyne head the cast of “Britain’s most popular pantomime” Jack and the Beanstalk at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Jane McDonald, who rose to fame on the BBC show The Cruise, will make her panto debut as The Enchantress. Duncan James is Jack and Chris Gascoyne, best known as Peter Barlow in Coronation Street, plays Fleshcreep.
Three of the cast of the 2013 panto will return: Gary Wilmot as Dame Trot, Paul Zerdin as Simple Simon and Matt Slack who takes the role of Silly Billy.
Michael Harrison who directs says, “We’re thrilled that Jane, Duncan and Chris will lead the country’s biggest pantomime.
“The sensational and outstanding cast combined with stunning sets, fabulous costumes and top-drawer production values will make Jack and the Beanstalk another unmissable Hippodrome panto.”
Stuart Griffiths, the Hippodrome’s chief executive, adds, “We’re delighted to be working with Qdos Entertainment and Michael Harrison once again to build on last year’s record-breaking success with one of the biggest star bills ever assembled.”
Jack and the Beanstalk runs at Birmingham Hippodrome from Friday 19 December until Sunday 1 February.