A Coronation Street star is swapping pulling pints at the Rovers for panto as she is announced for Norwich Theatre Royal's Christmas show.
Sleeping Beauty runs at the city venue from Saturday, December 9 2023 until Sunday, January 7 2024.
Beverley Callard, best known for playing Liz McDonald in Coronation Street from 1989 to 2020, will take on the role of the Evil Fairy.
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She has also appeared on Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps as Flo Henshaw and as a campmate on ITV's I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.
She said: "My husband Jon and I made a decision to make our home in Norfolk just over a year ago and we love the people, the scenery and the big skies.
"To be asked to be in the panto at Norwich Theatre Royal is just fantastic - it is a wonderful theatre and so highly respected."
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YouTube star and bestselling author Joe Tracini is back in the city for Christmas and will bring his madcap comedy style to the role of The Fairy.
Richard Gauntlett returns for his 23rd year in the Theatre Royal panto and will play The Queen, complete with flamboyant dresses and elaborate wigs.
Stephen Crocker, Norwich Theatre's chief executive and creative director, said: "Pantomime is the perfect time for family and I am thrilled to welcome back Joe Tracini and Richard Gauntlett.
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"I know the pair will bring the laughs and the panto magic to Sleeping Beauty.
"Every panto needs a baddie, and we are delighted to welcome Beverley Callard as the Evil Fairy."
Norwich Theatre is also on the lookout for budding young performers for the Junior Ensemble, who will be playing fairies in training.
The application portal will open on July 14 and close on August 19 at 4pm and they are looking for talented young performers aged 9-11.
Tickets cost from £10 to £40 at norwichtheatre.org
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