Stars of Parr Hall Panto Spread Festive Cheer at Lights Switch-On

Stars of Parr Hall's panto Aladdin spread a little festive cheer in Warrington yesterday as they helped celebrate the official start of Christmas.

Hundreds of people came together in Old Market Square to watch Father Christmas and his "little helpers" press the button, bathing the town centre with the festive glow of a thousand twinkling lights.

Members of the cast of Aladdin, which can be seen at Parr Hall between 6 and 16 January, were delighted to take part in the special occasion and took to the stage to sing two songs from the panto.

The Pop Goes Christmas event, held on Thursday 10 November, also featured X Factor stars Reggie n Bollie and Warrington singer Ellie Dibben, as well as Warrington Wolves players and cheerleaders.

The panto cast, which features Nichola Lagan as the hero Aladdin, Cobie Scott-Ward as Princess Jasmine, Glynn Mills as the despicable Abanazar, Zoe Clarke as the Empress of China and sisters Elise and Seren Whyte as Ping and Pong, spent the day meeting and greeting the people of Warrington and posing for photographs.

They are looking forward to starring in the show in January and telling the classic tale of Arabian nights, a genie in a lamp and a beautiful princess, which is sure to delight children and adults alike.

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