It’s that time of year again…oh yes it IS!

The stars were out for the launch of Birmingham’s biggest panto this week. On Wed 7th Sep, legendary entertainer and Torchwood star JOHN BARROWMAN joined fellow cast members JODIE PRENGER, THE KRANKIES, MATT SLACK and ANDY RYAN to celebrate the official launch of Dick Whittington with a fairy-tale themed photo call and VIP reception at Birmingham Hippodrome.

There were giggles, there was glamour and enough gags to keep us entertained right through till Christmas!

Following last year’s record-breaking production of Aladdin attended by nearly 120,000 people, Birmingham Hippodrome is thrilled to play host to another unmissable pantomime production of the rags-to-riches tale, Dick Whittington, this Christmas season.

This year’s festive extravaganza will see legendary showman and star of Doctor Who and Torchwood, JOHN BARROWMAN take on the title role of Dick Whittington in a magical new production directed by Michael Harrison which runs from Monday 19 December 2016 to Sunday 29 January 2017 at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Joining John on stage this Christmas will be Britain’s favourite soap star ‘baddie’ STEVE McFADDEN in the role of the dastardly King Rat and legendary comedy duo, THE KRANKIES as Councillor and Jimmy Krankie. Back for a fourth year running, Hippodrome favourite MATT SLACK returns to make Birmingham audiences roll in the aisles with his hilarious physical comedy and quick wit in the role of Idle Jack. Adding a touch of West End sparkle to proceedings, actress and singer JODIE PRENGER stars as Fairy Bow Bells. Completing the cast and also returning after last year’s appearance in Aladdin is Birmingham’s favourite panto dame ANDREW RYAN, who will don even more of his amazing frocks in the role of Sarah the Cook.

Dick Whittington runs at Birmingham Hippodrome from Mon 19 Dec 2016 until Sun 29 Jan 2017.  Tickets from £15.50* can be booked on 0844 338 5000† or from birminghamhippodrome.com.

*Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excluding cash sales in person), postage from £1.