Snow White cast arrives as Newark Palace Theatre officially launches Christmas Pantomime

A classic pantomime is set to come to Newark this festive season as Snow White arrives at the Palace Theatre.

People had a taste of the panto as the cast was out and about in their costumes promoting the theatre.

Actress Cait O’Malley is cast in the main role of Snow White and Mark Siney, who has been with the production company – Jordan Productions – for over 10 years, will play the iconic Dame Dotty.

“The Dame is a very funny and very silly silly silly character,” said Mark.

He added: “This is a very funny panto, the script is amazing, we have a fabulous cast and we are working really hard to make everybody laugh this Christmas.

“Everybody needs a laugh at the moment and that’s what we are there for.

“We want everyone to come along and have a really really good time.”

The panto tells the story of Snow White’s adventure to meet Dame Dotty, her son Herbie the Huntsman and the magnificent seven on a journey through the enchanted forest.

Dave Bibby, who is performing Herbie the Huntsman has played the same role with the company before and looks forward to bringing the action to Newark.

“We want this year to be faster, funnier, bigger, better, more techniques, more magical, but make it better every year.

“Snow White is just such a classic story and we will pack it with pop songs, and fun jokes but the actual story is lovely, it is friendship and love, and it is everything you want from a pantomime.

“There is something for everyone, for the little ones, there is a lot of silly comedy in which they can shout and join, booing, cheering and laughing all the way through and for the older people there’s a few jokes that will go over the children’s heads.”

The public couldn’t help but look at the cast as they were walking around town in their colourful costumes and loud laughs.

Tom Goodfella said: “We love it. We used to take the children everywhere to go and see the panto and we might go and see this one, it looks really good.

“Getting the panto out in the streets shows that Newark town is a nice fun place to be.”

Ashley Holt said: “I just got off my train, bumped into this colourful magic and was like – What is going on here?

“I am 100% gonna go, it is brilliant. I went to my first pantomime at Newark Palace, I think it was Beauty and the Beast.”

Bridget Pitcher said: “I haven’t watched a panto in years but now I am tempted to go.

“It is fantastic seeing them here in their costumes, it makes me want to see the panto, I am going to tell my friends for us to book it.”

Tracy Carlile said: “ It is such a good idea, it highlights that we need to go and support them.

“I am very much tempted to go and watch it and bring my grandchildren.”

Lisa Polanek with her daughter Maltida said: “We are very excited about seeing them in town. It is great and she (Matilda) is very excited.

“I think we will be watching the panto because we like it.

“It is a great atmosphere, panto’s are absolutely brilliant, long may they live.”

Charlie Blanch said: “It is like the old days when I was young, I am looking forward to watching this one.”

Snow White will be playing twice a day throughout December at Newark Palace, starting December 5 and running to December 21.

The cast invites the town to join them throughout the festive season for the fairy-tale pantomime.