Louis Gaunt, Rob Madge and Natalie McQueen are the latest additions to the cast of this year’s London Palladium pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.
After playing Bert in Mary Poppins, Gaunt (Gypsy, Royal Exchange Theatre, Sweet Charity, Nottingham Playhouse) will play Jack, with Madge (Millennials, The Other Palace, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, UK and Ireland tour) taking on the role of Pat The Cow and McQueen (Bonnie and Clyde, Arts Theatre, 9 to 5 The Musical, Savoy Theatre) co-starring as Princess Jill.
They will join the previously announced Alexandra Burke, Julian Clary, Nigel Havers, Dawn French, Gary Wilmot and Paul Zerdin in the production which will run from10 December 2022 until 15 January 2023.
Produced by Michael Harrison for Crossroads Pantomimes, this year’s Palladium pantomime will once again be directed by Harrison. The production will feature new set designs by Mark Walters, costume designs by Hugh Durrant, choreography by Karen Bruce, lighting by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Gareth Owen and composition and orchestrations by Gary Hind.
Specialists in spectacular productions packed with famous faces, Crossroads Pantomimes is the world’s biggest pantomime producer. As part of Crossroads Live, the company works under the leadership of Michael Harrison and is chaired by David Ian.
The annual star-studded pantomime returned to the iconic London venue in 2016 and is now firmly established as one of the West End’s most popular festive offerings.
Angela Thomas
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