Wilkes and Ellison Join To Launch ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE CARIBBEAN PIRATES

Jonathan Wilkes - The Regent's very own panto superstar is back once more for what's guaranteed to be another stunning pantomime hit. Jonathan has become the Panto King in Stoke-on-Trent and is a firm favourite with local audiences.

Joining him is the multi-talented star of screen and stage, Jennifer Ellison as Polly. Liverpool born Jennifer is best known for her role as Emily Shadwick in Channel 4 soap Brookside. She has also appeared on Hell's Kitchen (ITV), court room reality show The Verdict (BBC), celebrity challenge show With A Little Help From My Friends (ITV), Liverpool Nativity (BBC THREE) and starred as a judge on US reality based show Dirty Dancing - The Time of Your Life (Living TV). In film; Jennifer made her movie debut in the 2004 film version of The Phantom of the Opera.

Jennifer has also enjoyed a highly successful stage career. Her stage credits include the leading role of Roxie Hart in Chicago (West End and UK Tour) and a starring role in hit comedy Boeing Boeing (West End) as an air stewardess. In 2008, Jennifer starred in Cinderella at the Liverpool Empire and in 2009 took part in a major arena musical tour of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds. Jennifer has also enjoyed two Top 20 hits, released a fitness DVD, Jennifer Ellison's West End Workout, regularly appeared in lads' mags Maxim and FHM and won Rear of the Year 2008!
Also joining the cast is Arthur Bostrom, famed for his role as Officer Crabtree in the long running BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo! Arthur will be playing the role of Dame Dolly Dumpling.

Returning for his second Regent pantomime, following acclaim in last year's production of Dick Whittington is Steven Serlin, who will be playing the part of Captain Cutlass.
They will all be joined by the winner of Stoke's Top Talent 2010 - Sam Bloor. 14 year old Sam from Chesterton wowed the judges at this year's regional talent contest with his storming rendition of Don't Stop Believin'. Sam will be starring as Robin the Cabin Boy.

Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates promises to be a swashbuckling adventure, bringing sun, sea and a tropical paradise island to the cold winter streets of Hanley this Christmas. It's the perfect getaway!

Will Robinson Crusoe find the hidden treasure? Will the evil Captain Cutlass beat him to it? Will Dame Dolly Dumpling and her beautiful daughter Polly survive the storm that shipwrecks them on a desert island? Join us on the island and find out!

The show is once again penned by former Coronation Street funnyman, Eric Potts, who has written all The Regent Theatre's pantos since 2005.

The Regent's pantomime has become a must-see Christmas tradition offering all the ingredients for the perfect panto - sensational songs, dazzling dance routines, plenty of audience participation and side-splitting comedy.
Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates is produced by First Family Entertainment (FFE). FFE have produced The Regent pantomimes since 2005 including the smash hit productions of Mother Goose, Aladdin, Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and last year's Dick Whittington.
For the second year running The Regent's pantomime will be appropriately sponsored by Robinsons - the nation's favourite family soft drink. Robinsons is supporting a national celebration of pantomime around the UK and is delighted to be part of bringing the magic of Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates to the stage.

Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates runs at The Regent Theatre from 9 December 2010 to 9 January 2011. Don't get deserted with anyone else!
For tickets call the Box Office on 0844 871 7649 or book online at www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke. For Group Bookings call 0844 871 7619. Booking fees apply.