Published: Friday, 1st Dec 2017

Tickets are selling fast for Bolton’s first pantomime in the newly refurbished Albert Halls.

Tickets are selling fast for Bolton’s first pantomime in the newly refurbished Albert Halls.

Cinderella, starring CBeebies’ Katy Ashworth as the Fairy Godmother, starts on Saturday, December 2 and runs until Sunday, December 31.

Produced by New Pantomime Productions, the traditional fairy tale will also feature Charlotte Dacia as Cinderella, David Heath who was an X Factor finalist as part of boy band Eton Road, as Prince Charming,  comedian Aiden J Harvey who has appeared in TV show Copy Cats, as Buttons, and Britain’s Got Talent double-act the Bosom Buddies, as the Ugly Sisters.

Also appearing will be John Cooper, who has featured on Sky channel’s Holiday and Cruise TV, as Baron Hardup.

Tickets start from £10 plus booking fee (£1.50) and can be purchased from Quay Tickets or by telephoning 0843 208 1851.

There is also a box office facility at Bolton Library, in Le Mans Crescent, from 11am to 7pm each Thursday and from 9am to 6pm each Saturday prior to and during the pantomime run.

Leader of Bolton Council, Cllr Cliff Morris, said: “We are delighted to welcome the return of Bolton’s traditional family pantomime to the Albert Halls. The venue has been tastefully refurbished and is all set for hundreds of children and their families to enjoy what promises to be a superb production.

“There are performances right up until New Year’s Eve, with matinee, afternoon and evening shows to choose from so plenty of choice so people can fit it in with their Christmas preparations. However, tickets have been selling fast, so I would encourage people to book quickly so as to avoid disappointment.”