Kerry Katona, Jake Quickenden and Ian Waite lead cast of Cinderella pantomime at New Theatre Royal, Lincoln

Reality star Kerry Katona heads an all-star pantomime cast at the New Theatre Royal, Lincoln, this Christmas. She stars in Cinderella as Ugly Sister Butox.

Joining her in the cast is her real-life daughter, Lilly McFadden, as Baby Butox.

Kerry said, “I am super excited to be back at the beautiful New Theatre Royal Lincoln. It was the place where I did my very first panto, and I am utterly grateful to be returning.

“I can’t wait to see the crowds again, and for everyone to see the show. And I’m doing it with my daughter too, which will be amazing!”

The role of the Fairy Godfather will be split between two recognisable faces.

Until Christmas Eve, the role will be performed by Scunthorpe’s Jake Quickenden, who starred as Flash Hugo in Beauty And the Beast in Lincoln last year.

Jake said, “I’m so excited to be back in Lincoln. Last year was amazing and the crowds were incredible. It’s one big family at the theatre too, so when the opportunity came round to perform in Lincoln again, I jumped straight on it.”

From Boxing Day to the end of the run, the Fairy Godmother will be played by Strictly Come Dancing star Ian Waite.

Joining the celebrity-lined cast will be comedian Patrick Monahan as Buttons.

The theatre’s artistic director, Natalie Hayes-Cowley, who is also the show’s writer, will star as Ugly Sister Filler, with daughters Georgia and Charlotte featuring as Cinderella and Baby Filler, respectively.

Natalie Hayes-Cowley, who is also the show’s writer and producer, has finally chosen to return to the stage after a six-year break from performing, since taking the reins at the theatre in 2016 with her husband.

She said: “It feels strange to be performing instead of directing this year, but I can’t wait.

“I love creating shows and I’m proud that we have produced 30 In-House Productions here at the theatre since 2016, but I’ve missed performing and wanted to scratch that itch this year.

"And Cinderella will be all the more special as I’ll be performing alongside my two daughters, something I haven’t done since 2011 when they performed with me in a Christmas Carol here at the theatre, and I know Kerry is equally thrilled to be performing with Lilly too."

Completing the cast are Arran Wilson as the Wicked Stepmother, Jack Barnard as Prince Charming and Dan Badrick as Dandini.

Cinderella runs at the New Theatre Royal until January 8.