Curtain up on cast for Theatre Severn’s panto fun
As temperatures soar, Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury has announced the sizzling cast starring in Beauty and the Beast this panto season.
Shropshire Council’s theatre managers say panto lovers have already snapped up more than 60 per cent of tickets for the run, which begins on Wednesday 30 November 2022.
The pantomime is written by Telford-born Paul Hendy and produced by Evolution, the creative team behind pantomimes at Theatre Severn since 2011. Brad Fitt returns to direct the show and star in his 11th season at Theatre Severn in the role of Nurse Nellie.
Beauty and the Beast panto for 2022. Photo: Jamie Ricketts Photography.
Brad will be joined by an all-new cast as Theatre Severn welcomes Tommy J Rollason (as seen on Britain’s Got Talent 2022) in the role of comedy character Jangles. Fresh from starring in Birmingham Hippodrome’s Goldilocks and The Three Bears, Samantha Dorrance will play the title role of Beauty. Whilst newcomers Kane Oliver Parry and Tom Carter-Miles will play the roles of Gaston and the Beast, and Jo Osmond will play the fairy.
Cecilia Motley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for communities, culture, leisure and tourism, and transport, said:-
“Panto season at our theatre is always a huge success.
“We have a very successful partnership with Evolution, and Theatre Severn is a fabulous venue which we are proud to operate and share with our audiences. The fact that more than 60 per cent of tickets have already sold speaks for itself.
“I look forward to the start of the run and another successful season with Beauty and the Beast.”
Beauty and the Beast panto for 2022. Photo: Jamie Ricketts Photography.
David Jack, Shropshire Council’s theatre services manager, said:-
“We’re delighted to be able to share another magical pantomime season with everyone again. Beauty and the Beast is a brand new title for Theatre Severn and Evolution, and we’re excited for you to see what the company has in store. We’re sure it will feature everything you’ve come to know and love about Theatre Severn pantomimes, and more!”
Paul Hendy, writer and producer, said:-
“We’re incredibly proud of Evolution and Theatre Severn’s reputation for producing top class, spectacular pantomimes and Beauty and the Beast is set to be our best ever. With stunning sets and costumes, and a cast that is undoubtedly one of the strongest we’ve ever presented, this show is certainly not to be missed.”
Beauty and the Beast opens at Theatre Severn on Wednesday 30 November 2022 and runs until Monday 2 January 2023. Book your tickets now! Available from the Box Office – 01743 281281 – or online www.theatresevern.co.uk
