AWARD-WINNING COMEDIAN OF BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT FAME TO JOIN ORCHARD WEST’S PANTO CAST FOR SLEEPING BEAUTY

by | Aug 25, 2024 | Dartford Entertainment, Entertainment, What's On?

The exciting news just keeps coming from Dartford’s Orchard West as they announce that award-winning comedian, actor, musician and mime artist Christian Lee will join Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas andcelebrated comedy duo Simmons and Simmons in Sleeping Beauty running from 14th December 2024 – 5th January 2025 this festive season.

Christian Lee reached the live finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2016, earning more than 500 million YouTube hits worldwide.  He is an Associate of the world-famous inner Magic Circle with Silver Star and performs magic ranging from close-up tricks to full-stage illusions. With his tongue-in-cheek humour, Christian is currently leading the way with his unique style and wacky performances and has been dubbed the ‘King of Comedy Magic’ by Time Out.

As well as travelling around the Globe with his solo comedy-magic show Christian has appeared in many pantomimes and says of taking on the role of Josh the Jester in Sleeping Beauty “I am really excited to be working at Orchard West this Christmas alongside Sydnie Christmas and panto legends Simmons and Simmons. It is going to be an absolutely brilliant show and I can’t wait.”

When the wicked fairy Carabosse’s evil curse causes the princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted sleep, can anyone rescue her from the magical slumber before it is too late?

Tickets are on sale now for the perfect family treat. Join in the panto fun and book now at www.orchardtheatre.co.uk and watch this space for exciting casting news!

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