Enjoy a wicked night out

Dec 12 2008 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

HI HO, hi ho, it’s off to Stoke-on-Trent we go for The Regent Theatre’s spectacular family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Following three critically acclaimed, record-breaking years with Mother Goose, Aladdin and Cinderella, Jonathan Wilkes is back to star in his fourth Regent Theatre pantomime.

This year he is joined by star of screen and stage, Claire Sweeney. Claire is no stranger to The Regent, having starred in hit productions of Guys and Dolls and more recently, 60s musical Shout!

Joining the cast as the Young Prince is the winner of Stoke’s Top Talent, Daniel Hewitt. Following his triumphant win at the talent competition in September, the 21-year-old singer was awarded his first professional contract with panto producer First Family Entertainment.

Cast in the leading role of Snow White is West End star Chloe-Jean Bishop, who recently starred in the latest stage production of Gone With the Wind. Returning for a second year is Christian Patterson who last year played an Ugly Sister in Cinderella. This year, Christian plays the Wicked Queen’s villainous Henchman.

Film star Warwick Davis (Willow, Star Wars, Harry Potter) is assistant director on this year’s panto and once again the script will be penned by former Coronation Street actor and Regent Theatre panto star Eric Potts.

So get ready for the ultimate panto adventure as the Wicked Queen, with the help from her evil Henchman, tries her hardest to woo the Prince away from Snow White, and then journey deep into the magical forest to meet seven loveable and hilarious dwarfs.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs can be seen from December 11-January 11. Ring the box office on 0870 060 6649 for details.