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Panto fans in for a ball with town first

Magic will soon be filling the streets of Wyre Forest as Kidderminster gets its very first professionally produced Pantomime this Christmas.

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Panto fans in for a ball with town first

Cinderella will be staged at Kidderminster Town Hall later this year, bringing the much-loved festive tradition of pantomime to families in the area.

The show will be produced by Michael Neri Theatrical in association with Kidderminster Town Council. Michael is a regional and West End producer and owner of leading stage school Talking Props Performing Arts Studios based in Green Street.

Michael, former King Charles student, is an active member of the local performing arts community as well as producing sell out shows in London and regionally.

Panto fans in for a ball with town first

The show will star Joe Ashman, from Netflix original series Free Rein, as the prince, along with a host of exciting talent.

Speaking about the project, Joe says “It’s a joy to be working with Michael and the Town Council on Cinderella. I spend a fair bit of time in Kidderminster and I’m so excited to be having my Christmas here this year! The show is set to be amazing and I’m very happy to be a part of it. Kidderminster is a town with such rich history, and we’re thrilled to be adding to that.”

Michael will be auditioning actors from all over the country with his team at his Green Street studios but has also revealed he will be auditioning children from the area later this year to form the junior ensemble.

Visit townhallpanto.co.uk for tickets and more.