Can we say the C word yet? They’ve no such qualms about looking forward to their Christmas panto season at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre where they have released a first look at the cast of this year’s Beauty & The Beastie.
Life in Cludgie on the Cobbles is quiet and peaceful. Belle passes her days helping her mother, Professor Porridge and their neighbours Dame Dolly Drumchapel and her son, Hector. Up in Cludgie Castle, however, things are not so tranquil. The arrogant Prince Lorenzo has had a curse placed on him by an enchantress and must find true love before the final petal falls from a magic rose. Will he be able to change his ways…and his appearance? Will Belle be the one to help him…and what are those strange howling noises coming from Cludgie Castle at night?
Newly released images by The Pavilion Theatre and Imagine Productions highlight both regular cast members as well as a couple of faces returning after a break Leading the quest for laughs is Pavilion stalwart Liam Dolan as the daft Hector Drumchapel, while soap star Scott Fletcher is also back, this time as the arrogant Prince Lorenzo.
Also back are well kent Two Doors Down and River City faces, Grado and Stephen Purdon, who are set to don matching top hats as hilarious broker’s men, Hammie and Tammie. A suitably evil-looking Jack Jester will take on the villainous role of Benedict Bridie, while Valissa Scott and Jennifer Neil star as Fairy Fiona and Belle respectively.
Returning to the Pavilion panto family after a time away will be one of Scotland’s most popular dames, Craig Glover, looking fittingly fabulous in all-out tartan as Dame Dolly Drumchapel, and Nikki Auld, who will play the knowledgable Professor Porridge.
Beauty And The Beastie runs from 28 November 2024-12 January 2025. Tickets here.
