May 18, 2022 - 2261 views
Venue Cymru have today lifted the lid on the star line-up for this year's annual pantomime which will be heading to Llandudno from 10th to 31st December.
CBeebies star Rebecca Keatley leads the cast of Beauty and the Beast as Belle, joined by audience favourites John Evans, James Lusted and Jason Marc Williams.
Rebecca, who grew up in South Wales, has been a regular face on UK TV screens since 2012.
Her sense of fun has cemented her place as a firm favourite amongst the loyal viewers. Rebecca is best known to her fans both young and old as the bubbly and vivacious anchor of the CBeebies House and hit children’s TV Show, Let’s Play.
Her time on the popular TV show has seen her play a plethora of colourful characters from a plumber to a pirate to a jungle explorer and everything imaginable in between.
When not in front of the camera, Rebecca lends her recognisable Welsh lilt to the CBeebies Bafta award winning show ‘Time for School’ and ‘My Family’ as the familiar voice of the Narrator.
She has also starred in eight CBeebies pantomimes, several award winning CBeebies Shakespeare shows and presented live from the Royal Albert Hall for the CBeebies Proms.
Rebecca is thrilled to be joining the brilliant cast at Venue Cymru this Christmas and said: “I’m thrilled to be spending the festive season in Wales this Christmas, playing one of my all-time favourite characters Belle, in Beauty and the Beast.
“I’m really looking forward to spending Christmas near the seaside in Llandudno at the beautiful Venue Cymru alongside such a talented group of people. I’m also hoping to brush up on my GCSE Welsh”
Venue Cymru panto favourite Funnyman John Evans recently seen in BBC1 drama ‘The Responder’ joins Rebecca on stage, he’s back by overwhelming popular demand for his 12th Llandudno pantomime.
Popular stars from last year’s show will also return. Local actor and TV presenter James Lusted (Songs of Praise, The 4 O’Clock Club) and Jason Marc Williams (Easy Terms, All’s Fair, Spangled) will be donning some fabulous frocks in role of the Dame this year and will also co-direct the show.
Richard Jones, Venue Cymru’s Marketing Manager said; “We couldn’t be happier to welcome back John Evans who, over the years has become a firm favourite with our audiences.
“James and Jason became part of our pantomime family last year so it’s great to see them return. We know that Rebecca will delight younger family members who will know her well from her time with CBeebies and look forward to welcoming you all this festive season. We know that they will all deliver a fantastic magical family pantomime.”
When an arrogant Prince is cursed to live as a beast his only hope of salvation is to find love before the last petal falls from a magic rose. When village girl, Belle comes into his life is this the chance he has been waiting for?
Beauty and the Beast will be sure to make you laugh, cry and fall in love with a host of hilarious and hairy characters - so book your tickets now and discover if Belle can see beyond appearances and learn to love a beast!
Tickets are available from £20.50 and for more details, please visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.
