THE MAGICAL family pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs starts its run at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal this week.

Running from December 13 to January 11, the production features Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph as Queen Dragonella, with broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder as The Man in The Mirror, comedian Andy Ford as Muddles the Court Jester, West End stars Samuel Holmes and Scott Maurice as The Governess and The Prince and The Artist star Briana Craig as Princess Snow White.

Joining the star cast are Snow White’s loyal companions, The Magnificent Seven; Jamie John stars as Professor, Josh Bennett as Cranky, Scott English as Cheery, Craig Salisbury as Sniffy, Abbie Purvis as Silly, Jack Hilton as Nervy, Kyle Herd as Snoozy, with Sarah Bennett as understudy.

Lesley Joseph celebrates a career which has seen her appear on stage in dramas, musicals, and revues in the West End, across the UK and on every major television channel. She starred as Miss Hannigan in Annie, Mrs Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie as well as appearing in Home, directed by Peter Hall.

Rob Rinder has been on our TV’s entertaining us for years. Beginning his career as ‘Judge Rinder’, later moving to critically acclaimed documentaries while winning BAFTAs along the way. Most recently, he paired up with Rylan and together they retraced footsteps of cultural greats across Italy in the hilarious and heart-warming Rob & Rylan’s Grand Tour for BBC Two.

One of pantomime’s most successful comedians, Andy Ford makes a welcome return to Plymouth, having last starred at TRP in Robinson Crusoe in the 2020/21 panto season. Andy has appeared on stages across the UK entertaining thousands of theatregoers with his quick-wit, physical routines and humour, winning rave-reviews and legions of fans wherever he performs.

The lineup is completed by West End star Samuel Holmes, who returns to Plymouth following a triumphant season in Goldilocks and the Three Bears last Christmas, and Scott Maurice whose West End credits include The Lion King, The Prince of Egypt, Ghost The Musical.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery. Throw in a magical mirror, the magnificent seven and plenty of audience participation and you have the perfect recipe to outwit The Wicked Queen and let love prevail in this glittering festive treat for all ages.

With amazing special effects, stunning sets and beautiful costumes direct from The London Palladium, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will take your the family on a spellbinding panto adventure like never before!