X-Factor & Celebrity Big Brother star to take centre stage in Weymouth's Christmas Panto
Stevi Ritchie plays Chester the Jester in the production of Sleeping Beauty
X-Factor star Stevi Ritchie leads the cast for this year's Christmas panto in Weymouth, Sleeping Beauty.
Enchanted Entertainment will be bringing 34 spellbinding performances to Weymouth Pavilion between the 10 December and the 2nd January.
For the first time ever the panto will feature 3D, especially designed for children in the audience.
Producer Guy Pascall said:
"For this year's show we've been working on a breath-taking 3D Projection sequence to add some extra magic to an already dazzling panto.
"Audiences are in for a real treat with the return of The X-Factor's Stevi Ritchie who will be playing Chester the Jester alongside hilarious panto funny-man Chris Casserly as the Dame.
"We also have the winner of our recent 'search for a local star', Weymouth's very own Charlotte Allen, who will be playing the lead role of Princes Aurora."
Stevi Ritchie told us he's no stranger to Weymouth and has appeared in Panto at the pavilion before.
He says it's a dream come true to be back.
"The people here are what make it. They love a bit of a laugh. They don't take themselves too seriously in Dorset. So for me this theatre has a massive place in my heart. I am so glad to be back after so many years."
"Seeing the kids faces smile, they come out all happy. And the mums and dads as well, they're getting a good laugh and entertainment. Who doesn't like panto? It is just the be-all and end-all of theatre."
You can find out more information on Weymouth Pavilion's website.