Excitement builds as Harrogate Theatre announces its full cast for this year's panto Sleeping Beauty

Harrogate pantomime legend Tim Stedman is to return to Harrogate Theatre’s annual magical panto this Christmas for an incredible 26th time.

The much-loved and multi-talented comic actor will play the role of Silly Sidney in Sleeping Beauty which runs from Wednesday, November 25 to Sunday, January 17, 2027.

Harrogate Theatre this week announced the full cast for this sparkling, family-friendly, utterly fun but distinctively classy festive production.

A Harrogate Theatre spokesperson said: “We are delighted to announce our full cast for this year's magical family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty!

“What a brilliant bunch of returning favourites and new faces we have this year.

“Of course, the brilliant Tim Stedman needs no introduction but we are also thrilled to announce that the sensational Michael Lambourne is lending his inimitable voice to The Vampire King.

”We're getting excited for Christmas already, so don't forget to book your tickets to be part of the magic.”

Among the other audience favourites making their return to this year’s Harrogate Theatre panto is the brilliant Harry Wyatt, who will be playing the role of Dame Nanny Annie Nidderdale.

Also back for her second year is the fab Elouise Warboys, playing the role of Princess Aurora while the fantastic Ellen Carnazza plays the role of the evil Carabosse.

The terrific Colin Kiyani is back once again, this time playing the role of Tom Nidderdale.

The talented cast of Sleeping Beauty also includes Christina Harris, who will be playing the role of Fairy Forget Me Not, Zach Atkinson who will be the male ensemble swing, and Olivia Salmond, for her first Harrogate panto, will be the female ensemble swing.

Rounding off the cast will be Andy Cryer who will be playing the role of King Canute of K-naresborough.

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