BEAUTY and the Beast is the Christmas pantomime coming to the Lighthouse this festive season.
The panto will star children’s TV presenter Chris Jarvis and Michelle Collins, who has featured in EastEnders and Coronation Street.
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“I’m so glad to be back at Lighthouse and I’ve been blown away by the good feeling around this show,” said Mr Jarvis, who will be playing the role of the Dame.
“I’m really looking forward to it, but there have been so many brilliant Dames, it’s a very specific act, so there’s a lot to live up to and a lot at stake.”
The production will be the first pantomime to be entirely produced by the arts venue.
Mr Jarvis said: “Producing this show in-house represents a huge investment for Lighthouse and I know it will all be worth it when you see the happiness that it brings.
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