The principal cast of this year’s His Majesty’s Theatre pantomime, Cinderella, took in the sights of Aberdeen on a whistle stop tour of the Granite City ahead of the panto opening on Saturday, November 29.
Cast members including Scottish acting royalty and Strictly winner Joe McFadden, Shetland and Monarch of the Glen star Dawn Steele, as well as beloved panto dame extraordinaire Alan McHugh, Paul J Corrigan, Danielle Jam, Julie Coombe, Helen Logan and Samuel Murray visited some of Aberdeen’s most famous city centre landmarks on the city’s open top tour bus, the Aberdeen Adventurer.
Speaking at the launch, panto star Joe McFadden said: “I am delighted to be back at His Majesty’s Theatre with this brilliant cast and can’t wait to get started on Cinderella, as it's my favourite pantomime. Panto really brings together the whole family and there’s nothing quite like looking at an audience and seeing three generations laughing at the same joke and having the best time.”
Alan McHugh said of his upcoming 21st turn as HMT’s panto dame: “I am absolutely delighted to be back in Aberdeen. As it's my 21st year I have been given the key to the door of the theatre, so will be locking myself in and never leaving!”
Aberdeen Performing Arts Chief Executive, Sharon Burgess said: “What a fantastic way for our wonderful returning panto cast members to introduce our fabulous new cast to Aberdeen. They have been all over the city centre, leaving a trail of festive fun and sparkle in their wake and getting us all geared up for Cinderella opening at His Majesty’s Theatre in just over five weeks time.Panto season is almost here and we couldn’t be more excited to see what’s in store for our audiences this year.”
The Aberdeen Adventurer offers hop-on, hop-off public tours from April to September, providing a unique perspective of the Granite City, taking a route that perfectly shows off through Aberdeen's rich history and stunning architecture
Stephen Riggans, area director, McGill's Scotland North "We’re delighted to see the bus out and about again as part of His Majesty’s Theatre Pantomime’s photoshoot. It’s great to be involved in bringing some festive fun to the city and helping spread the excitement ahead of this year’s show!"
Tickets for Cinderella are on sale now from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122 or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.