Cbeebies' Chris Jarvis to star in the Wyvern Theatre's Pantomime

By Claire Dukes - 20 February 2019

Arts and CultureFamily

The Wyvern Theatre has announced that children's TV presenter, Chris Jarvis, will star in their family Pantomime Sleeping Beauty.

A visit to this year’s Wyvern Theatre pantomime will be a dream come true for children and adults alike as Cbeebies’ star Chris Jarvisis set to play the lovable Muddles in Sleeping Beauty from Saturday 7 December.

Chris, who will also direct Sleeping Beauty, has worked as an actor and presenter for children’s television for over 25 years and has appeared in shows such as Playdays, The Demon Headmaster, Chucklevision and Show Me Show Me. Chris has also starred in over 20 professional pantomimes, including several televised versions for Cbeebies and is currently nominated for two Great British Pantomime Awards.

With further star casting to be announced soon, the Wyvern is set to produce another record-breaking pantomime with Sleeping Beauty, following sell-out runs of Aladdinin 2018, Peter Panin 2017 and Cinderellain 2016.

Wyvern Theatre Director, Robert Mile, said: “We are delighted to welcome the ‘panto-tastic’ Chris Jarvis to Swindon for this year’s Sleeping Beauty. The well-known face of CBeebies is also a veteran pantomime performer, having starred in the best shows across the UK for the last 25 years.

"His experience and talent will ensure our audiences get the kind of high quality Christmas treat which a visit to Swindon guarantees.

"Prepare for all the silly stories, magical music and great gags that are loved by the whole family. With further star casting to be announced I recommend you book the best seats in the house now.”

Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients Swindon audiences have come to expect, Sleeping Beautywill be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of dance, side-splitting comedy, sensational song and plenty of festive fun. With magic, music, comedy and plenty of concessionary rates available, don’t snooze; make Sleeping Beauty the pantomime of your dreams and book tickets now.

Chris Jarvis will star in Sleeping Beauty at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon from Saturday 7 December to Sunday 5 January.

To book tickets visit www.swindontheatres.co.uk or call the Ticket Office on 01793 524 481. 

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