THE Kings Theatre Portsmouth with New Pantomime Productions has announced this year’s pantomime will be the classic story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

The show, which runs from Tuesday December 5- Monday January 1, promises to be "full of fun and laughter for the whole family. "

The venue is also "delighted" that the production will see the return of audience favourites to the cast including Hollyoaks star Marcus Patrick

Marcus Patrick first appeared on UK television screens in 2000 when he was cast as Ben Davies in the channel 4 serial drama 'Hollyoaks'. Over the next five years Ben Davies became one of the show's best known and most popular characters, featuring in many major story lines.

In 2005 Marcus appeared in the 'Hollyoaks' spin-off show 'Hollyoaks: let loose' and in 2006 a further spin-off show 'Hollyoaks: In The City'. The post-watershed channel 4 time slot allowed for much stronger storylines, an opportunity Marcus was keen to embrace.

After leaving 'Hollyoaks', Marcus went on to appear in the BBC1 lunchtime drama 'Doctors', and soon after in 2008 he landed a major role in ITV1 drama series 'Echo Beach' and its spin-off show 'Moving Wallpaper'.

In 2010 Marcus appeared on the ITV1 prime time show ‘71 Degrees North’ where 10 celebrities battled against the elements. They competed in extreme tasks, tackling some of the most gruelling weather conditions imaginable in an attempt to become King/Queen of the Tundra. After four weeks of survival, Marcus Patrick triumphed as the winner of '71 Degrees North'.

As well as appearing in ITV1 Drama 'Crime Stories', Marcus has recently been keen to embrace several theatre opportunities. He completed a UK theatre tour of the hit comedy 'Wildboyz' in 2013.Then soon after, Marcus landed the lead role of Billy Fisher in London's Ashcroft Theatre production of the poignant and hugely entertaining, 'Billy Liar', a role that Marcus describes as his most fulfilling to date. This led to him being cast as Alistair in Ray Cooney OBE's raucous comedy 'Move Over Mrs Markham'.

Marcus has also performed in many pantomimes over the years including Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Aladdin, and Jack and the Beanstalk.

Due to popular demand Marcus is 'coming home' to the Kings Theatre, Southsea this Christmas.

Also appearing in the King's panto will be Jack Edwards. Jack was in the recent run of the pantomime ‘Peter Pan’ in Yeovil playing Dame Starkey but before that completed a UK and International Tour of ‘Guys and Dolls’ playing Nicely Nicely Johnson as well as playing the same role in the West End

Just some of his extensive theatre credits include: Fatty Arbuckle in Mack and Mabel (Chichester Festival Theatre and UK Tour) Salieri’s Cook in Amadeus (Chichester Festival Theatre), Toad in The Wind in the Willows (Royal Theatre Northampton), Mr Bumble in Oliver! (National tour).

Also joining the cast are seven professional dwarf actors who are looking forward adding to the traditional ingredient that is Pantomime!

More cast announcements will follow.

Following the theatre's record breaking production of Jack & The Beanstalk 2016/17 tickets are selling fast.

Discounted rates for Groups of 20+ and special rates for schools are also available.

Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2QJ

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