The entire panto cast, including Yvonne Patterson who took on the role of Wicked Queen and the dancers from the Stockton Heritage dance studio
Jimmy with Malcolm Dixon, who played the head dwarf, and whose wife Anita was the production’s stage manager
Famous funnyman Jimmy Cricket has been reflecting on the successful pantomime in which he starred over the festive season.
The Northern Irish entertainer played the comedy role of Muddles in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Billingham Forum Theatre near Middlesbrough.
Also in the cast was Emmerdale’s Kurtis Stacey (he plays Alex Moss in the soap) who featured in the role of the Wicked Henchman.
In total, a record 30,000 spectators came through the theatre’s doors to watch Jimmy and the cast over several weeks.
And it consistently had excellent reviews from people who see the show during the Christmas and New Year period.
Jimmy said: “I would like to pay tribute to the wonderful cast that had been assembled and express my gratitude to the excellent production team that put the show together led by producer Duggie Chapman.
Jimmy and Stacey
“I am also grateful to all the wonderful staff at the Forum Theatre under the watchful eye of manager Derek Cooper.”
He also acknowledges the fantastic cottage (scene photo below) he stayed at over the duration of the pantomime which was situated within Abbey Hill Cottages and is run by Paul, Smokey and Mary.
Jimmy liked the North East venue so much that he will bring his stand-up comedy show to the Forum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday 6 April. To book tickets for Jimmy’s return visit with his comedy show, visit the theatre website here.
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