The first cast reveal for this year's Hippodrome panto

The first cast reveal for this year's Hippodrome panto

Posted on: 24 Jul 2023

Ahoy, Bristol theatre enthusiasts! The Bristol Hippodrome has just unveiled some exciting news about this year's swashbuckling pantomime adventure, Peter Pan – a cast reveal!

With Peter Pan at the Bristol Hippodrome fast approaching, good news for fans – the cast for the panto has begun to be revealed! First up, musical theatre star and Steps singer, Faye Tozer, will be gracing the stage as The Magical Mermaid.

Beyond her sensational career with Steps, Faye Tozer has also left her mark on the theatre world. She garnered immense acclaim for her performances in Andrew Lloyd Webber's one-woman musical Tell Me On A Sunday and Singin' in the Rain at London's prestigious Sadler's Wells. Not to mention her incredible journey on BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing, where she enchanted audiences with her fancy footwork alongside Giovanni Pernice.

But that's not all! Bristol's panto favourite, Andy Ford, returns for his 11th pantomime appearance at the Bristol Hippodrome, playing the beloved Smee. With a quick-wit, hilarious physical routines, and boundless humor, Andy is one of pantomime's most successful comedians, leaving audiences in stitches wherever he performs.

Andy is ecstatic about his return, reportedly exclaiming: "I am so excited to be returning to the magnificent Bristol Hippodrome this year and can't wait to be stepping out onto that famous stage again alongside the fabulous Faye Tozer in the magical pantomime... Peter Pan! See you all there this Christmas!"

But wait, there's more! Stay tuned for further star casting announcements later this year, promising even more enchantment and surprises.

Join Peter Pan and your favorite Neverland characters, including Tinkerbell, Wendy, John, and Michael Darling, in this high-flying J M Barrie pantomime adventure. Prepare to be dazzled by amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes, and barrels of laughter as Peter Pan whisks the whole family away on an unforgettable magical journey to Neverland!

Don't miss your chance to experience the panto magic and fly away with Peter Pan this Christmas. Hook your tickets today here and get ready for a delightful holiday season full of laughter and wonder!

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Patrick Bate

Patrick is a filmmaker with so much Bristol in his blood the white blood cells are graffiti'd. Educated at the Northern Film School in Leeds, he’s returned home to be a Videographer and Reviewer for 365Bristol and BARBI. When he’s not messing about with cameras, he enjoys playing guitar, spending far too much time on tabletop RPGs, and being an awful snob about cider. Have a look at his work here, or get in touch at patrickb@365bristol.com.