TV stars Katie Price and Bobby Davro to join Easter pantomime at Clacton’s Princes Theatre

Pinocchio Easter Pantomime at the Princes Theatre Clacton
Pinocchio Easter Pantomime at the Princes Theatre Clacton

A hilarious new star-studded Easter pantomime will be taking to the stage at Clacton’s Princes Theatre… with no strings attached.

Anton Benson Productions is back at the Tendring District Council-run (TDC) theatre for its magical new panto Pinocchio, starring Katie Price as the enchanting fairy, on Sunday, 6 April.

Multi-talented media personality and author Katie, who appeared in I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and Celebrity Big Brother, will bring her vibrant energy and charm to the stage in this year’s family-friendly show.

She will be joined by comedian, 80s TV regular and EastEnders star Bobby Davro, who will play the delightfully wicked Stromboli.

Pinocchio follows the whimsical journey of our wooden hero as he sets off to Fantasy Island, dreaming of becoming a real boy.

Along the way, he must learn to navigate the challenges of right and wrong, guided by his conscience and the magical fairy.

In addition to Katie and Bobby, the cast includes Ryan Greaves as Pinocchio, Kate Salmon as Princess Tik Tok and Phyl Harries as Mama Gepetto.

Gary Scott, TDC’s Cabinet Member for Arts, Culture and Heritage, said: “This hilarious and heartwarming production promises to be a delightful experience for audiences of all ages.

“With no strings attached, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Easter with family and friends.”

There will be two performances of the enchanting show, at 2.30pm and 7pm.

Tickets are available now, with prices set at £50 for a family of four, £14 for adults, and £13 for concessions.

For more information and to purchase tickets, go to princestheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01255 686633 (Option 1).

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