insideKENT Magazine Issue 79 - October 2018 | Page 40

ARTS+ENTERTAINMENT
DON’T BE LATE FOR THE BALL!
Harry, who will play Dandini, is best known
for his role as Ben Mitchell in the BBC’s
EastEnders. He is currently appearing in an
Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution
at London County Hall.
Phil (Buttons) has appeared in several Marlowe
pantomimes, describing the theatre as his
‘favourite in the world’, and Cinderella marks
his 10th consecutive year with panto
producers, Evolution Productions. BAFTA-
nominated Phil is known to millions for his
role as BBC’s Mister Maker. Since its first airing
on CBeebies in 2007, the show has been a
worldwide hit, transmitting in more than 100
countries.
Sally – the Fairy Godmother – has an extensive
TV and stage career, but is probably best
known for her five years as barmaid Shelley
Unwin in ITV’s Coronation Street. Her first
break came in the groundbreaking sitcom The
Royle Family, and roles in Phoenix Nights and
Fat Friends soon followed. With her friend
Suranne Jones, she created and starred in
Scott And Bailey. Theatre credits include A
Taste Of Honey and Everybody Loves A
Winner. Sally has diversified into presenting
and film voiceovers.
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Ben, the Ugly Sister, needs little introduction:
Cinderella is his ninth panto at The Marlowe
and his 13th for Evolution. Last year, he was
named ‘Dame Of The Year’ at The Great British
Pantomime awards for his role in Peter Pan,
which was seen by more than 100,000 people.
Ben has worked extensively in all areas of the
profession, directing and producing various
productions and appearing in more than 100
shows in theatres across the UK and beyond.
This year, Ben is appearing alongside Stephen
Mulhern in a summer variety tour and
directing and producing Harrogate Theatre’s
repertory season.
Joining Ben as an Ugly Sister is Lloyd Hollett,
in his eighth pantomime at The Marlowe.
From his stage debut at the age of 10 (Oliver!
at Margate’s Theatre Royal), he has entertained
all over the world with his unique and original
style of comedy wordplay.
Harry, Phil, Ben, Lloyd and Evolution
Productions are all based in Kent – making
Cinderella a truly homegrown production!
Appearing with them in Cinderella will be
Patrick Clancy (Baron Hardup), Oliver Watton
(Prince Charming) and Cara Dudgeon
(Cinderella). All have extensive theatre, film
and TV credits, and Cara, who has twice been
nominated for ‘Best Female’ in the panto
awards, is also a recording artist.
Cinderella writer, co-producer and director is
Paul Hendy of Evolution Productions. He said:
“We’re incredibly proud of The Marlowe
pantomime’s reputation for being one of the
biggest and best pantomimes in the country.
This year, we have an incredibly talented cast
and I aim to make this production of Cinderella
the most magical pantomime of all. We’re
thrilled that Harry, Phil and national treasure,
Sally, are joining us. They’re great performers
with lots of talent, energy and incredible stage
presence.”
Cinderella is at The Marlowe Theatre from
Friday 23rd November to Sunday 6th January.
Tickets at www.marlowetheatre.com, or
01227 787787. Please see the website for details
of the accessible performances.