The Epstein Theatre has revealed its cast for this year’s Christmas pantomime.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs promises to be the fairest panto of them all when it magical fairytale production arrives at the Hanover Street venue in December.
Hollyoaks and Coronation Street star Ryan Mulvey appears as Prince Fredrick while Liverpool panto royalty Leanne Campbell will play the role of the Magic Mirror.
Joining them on stage will be Tom Isted as Muddles, local drag icon Shania Pain as the Wicked Queen and Elisha Mai Curry who will play the title role of Snow White.
More than 90 talented young actors took part in a hotly contested open audition at the Epstein looking to win the starring part in the city’s ever-popular panto offering.
Regal Entertainments has also enlisted the help of some very special names to voice the roles of the various Dwarfs including Ricky Tomlinson and Pete Price.
Michael Parr, Matthew Wolfenden, Louis Emerick, Kieron Richardson and John May will also provide their familiar tones but will not appearing in person.
Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, dazzling costumes, stunning special effects and plenty of festive magic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs promises to be the biggest and best Christmas panto of them all.
Panto director Chantelle Joseph said: “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is always a massive hit with family audiences so I can’t wait to present it at the Epstein Theatre where we had such a brilliant time with Cinderella last Christmas.
“I’m thrilled we’re also able to unveil such a fantastic cast to entertain Liverpool theatregoers of all ages over the festive season and into the New Year.
“We were overwhelmed by the response when we held open auditions at the theatre for the leading role of Snow White.
“We received more than 200 applications with 90 young ladies auditioning on the day, which was then narrowed down to 35 who progressed to the second round, and finally 11 were asked to self-tape a song and dialogue from the show.
“The level of talent out there is truly exceptional. But after a lot of deliberation by the audition panel, Elisha Mai emerged as the undoubted ‘fairest of them all’.
“I’m delighted to welcome her to the Regal panto family – I know she’s going to sparkle brightly this festive season.”
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs runs from December 5 until January 3. For tickets, visit epsteintheatre.com.