Plymouth Theatre Royal's Christmas pantomime is announced with famous faces and 'amazing special effects'
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is announced as this year's pantomime playing at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth over the festive period. And Theatre Royal and Crossroads Pantomimes have announced that Briana Craig will star in this year’s charming family-friendly pantomime, as the cast gathered at Boringdon Hall yesterday (Tuesday, September 24).
Briana is a familiar face in Plymouth having recently starred in The Artist at the Royal in May. Briana was joined by fellow pantomime co-stars Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph as The Wicked Queen, broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder as The Man In The Mirror, comedian Andy Ford as Muddles and West End stars Samuel Holmes and Scott Maurice as The Governess and The Prince.
Briana Craig starred as Peppy Miller in The Artist alongside Robbie Fairchild and Gary Wilmot, following roles in 42nd Street and Singin’ in the Rain. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs features amazing special effects - including a smoking cauldron - stunning sets and dazzling costumes direct from The London Palladium, and is packed with comedy, and enchanting song and dance numbers.
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Throw in a magical mirror, seven sidekicks and plenty of audience participation and you have the perfect recipe to outwit The Wicked Queen and let love prevail in this glittering family favourite.
James Mackenzie-Blackman, CEO and Executive Producer at Theatre Royal Plymouth said: “We’re so excited to welcome Briana back to the city. She really shone in The Artist and made Peppy Miller her own, and we can’t wait to watch her become the fairest of them all as Snow White.
“It was wonderful to see all the cast in Plymouth. What an amazing line-up we have – our audiences are in for a treat.”
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs which runs from Friday, December 13 to Saturday, January 11. Tickets are available now.