Two big stars will headline this year’s festive panto at a popular south Essex venue.
Shane Richie and Steps singer Faye Tozer will take to the stage in 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' at Cliffs Pavilion in Southend, with performances running from Saturday, December 12 to Sunday, January 3, 2027.
Richie, who returns to the Cliffs Pavilion as Muddles, last performed in pantomime at the venue 14 years ago and said he was looking forward to being back.
He said: "I’m absolutely delighted to be returning to the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend, a venue that always gives me such a warm welcome.
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"It’s been 14 years since I last performed in pantomime here, so it feels very special to be back for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
"I can’t wait to be part of the festive fun alongside the wonderful Faye, share plenty of laughs and a bit of mischief, and meet those brilliant Southend audiences – roll on panto season."
Tozer, best known as a member of Steps, will play the Wicked Queen.
She said: "I can’t wait to unleash my evil and be booed by audiences as the Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Cliffs Pavilion.
"I’ve always loved pantomime – it’s such a joyful, magical tradition, and there’s nothing quite like the energy of a panto audience.
"Working with Shane makes it even more special."
The pantomime is produced by Crossroads Pantomimes, the team behind last year’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Michael Harrison, chief executive of Crossroads Pantomimes, said: "Shane Richie is the ultimate panto showman, and I am delighted he is joining us for this year’s Southend pantomime.
"With the exceptional vocal talent of Faye Tozer alongside him, and all the spectacle and comedy that The Cliffs Pavilion panto is known for, Essex audiences are in for a truly special Christmas treat."
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs promises plenty of laughs, audience participation, and classic panto magic.
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