WATCH: Stars of Cinderella launch panto in Telford

Shone Productions is bringing Cinderella to Oakengates Theatre later this year and the stars of the show were in town to launch the panto yesterday.

Big names include EastEnders actor Tony Discipline, who will front the production as Prince Charming, along with Isabel Gamble as Cinderella.

WATCH: Cinderella stars launch Telford panto

The Fairy Godmother will be played by 90s pop singer Anna Kumble, known for her hit Mickey, while CBeebies actor Joe Chambers will be Dandini.

Carl Dutfield will play Buttons, with Oliver Gray and Dean Horner as the Ugly Sisters.

The cast will perform the show 53 times between December 11 and January 6.

It will be the third time that Shone Productions has brought a panto to Telford, previously performing Sleeping Beauty and Peter Pan.

Tony Discipline, playing Prince Charming, said: “We’re all really excited. I know Shone Productions always put on a good show and it’s my first time in Telford so I’m looking forward to seeing what it has to offer.

“After meeting the cast it’s clear to see we’ve got a really brilliant set of actors and as you know at Oakengates, they like to put on a good show so the audience can expect a lively, funny, interactive show that they’re really going to enjoy.”

Debbie King, Oakengates Theatre manager, said: "The pantomime at Christmas is a wonderful time for everyone involved.

"We're one of the most cost effective pantomimes in the region and our audiences grow every year so we're delighted to be welcoming Shone Productions' Cinderella.

"Shone prove year after year how good they are. They've always provided us with some excellent special effects and audience participation and Cinderella is a very popular and traditional pantomime that everybody knows and enjoys, so we can't wait for them to blow us away again."

James Shone, of Shone Productions, said: “We’ve got a flying coach, snow in the audience and a fantastic cast.”

Tickets can be booked on 01952382382 or theplacetelford.com.