As the only professional pantomime produced in Exeter, the seasonal offering at Exeter Corn Exchange has become an essential part of Christmas in the city since the first one, “Snow White” in 2010.

Produced by Kickline Theatre, this year’s panto is the ultimate dreams-come-true story, “Cinderella”. The show runs from 14th December - 5th January and tickets are available from Exeter Corn Exchange on 01392 665938 and at www.exeter.gov.uk/cinderella

Kickline’s pantomime performers have always been strong on professional stage experience, not least Exeter actor Daniel Page who stole the show last year as the delightfully hissable villain Abanazer in “Aladdin”. He’s back by popular demand, this time playing one of the Ugly Sisters, Vile-lette.

He’s pleased to be playing a baddie again. He says: “Everyone loves a villain. Having a good balance between being mean and getting what’s coming to you means the audience can laugh at and respond to you. If they’re booing, then you know you’re half way to getting it right.”

The title role is played by Swedish beauty Alicia Agneson, who has never appeared in pantomime before. She says: “In Sweden where I've worked before we don't have them. We actually don't have any other sort of theatre where you have such an interaction between the audience and the performers, and I'm looking forward to it a lot!”

The company is completed by Kaine Horey as Prince Buttons, Jon Bonner as Ugly Sister Moronica, Mark Osmond as Baron Hardup, Abi Meller as Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, Harry Stone as Dandini and Will Trafford as Vermin.

The fun starts at Exeter Corn Exchange on 14th December...don’t miss out on getting your tickets and having a ball! You can find out more about “Cinderella” at www.cinderella-exeter.co.uk