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Extra talented star prepares for magical panto
With singing, acting and stand-up comedy among his talents, Shaun Williamson, seems born to star in pantomime.
Shaun, who played Barry in East Enders, will be Aba- The magical genie will be brought to life using spectacular
nazar in the Wyvern's production of Aladdin, thirteen years 3D wizardry. Shaun was amazed when he fi rst saw the
after his fi rst panto appearance in 1995. He has been a special effects at the launch of Aladdin. He will have the
series of comedy characters like Silly Billy and Buttons, challenge of playing to an invisible co-star while the genie
but he relishes being evil and scheming in Swindon. thrills the audience.
"Barry was quite a gentle sort of character; I used to Audiences can also look forward to Shaun showcasing
play cuddly buffoon types,” said Shaun. “But after Ricky his singing talents. He won Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes
Come to Gervais' Extras, which was a bit darker, I started being as Meatloaf and will perform his show-stopping rendition
of Bat out of Hell.
offered more parts for bad guys."
The Link’s fi rst night This will be the second year that Shaun has played Although he has only made a fl ying visit so far, Shaun
show on 5 December. in Aladdin, one of his favourite pantomimes. "It's got a was delighted to be coming to Swindon. "On the launch, I
See page 2 great love story and a terrifi c villain and the genie can walked into the Wyvern and people were lovely. It's a very
for details get you out of any trouble, so it’s good to have him on warm space and I know I’ve made the right decision."
your side - even if you’re bad." Swindon audiences will agree: Oh yes he has!

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