Lucy-Jo Hudson

Theatrical powerhouse duo Jane Joseph and Chantelle Nolan are marking 20 years in charge of St Helens Theatre Royal.

Audience members at last night's performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at St Helens Theatre Royal got an extra special Christmas present when comedian Johnny Vegas walked on stage. The Benidorm and Still Open All Hours actor has been playing the role of the Magic Mirror during this year's festive production, but appearing via pre-recorded video projection each night. However, the star surprised the cast and the audience by making a very special live appearance.

Christmas has officially arrived in St Helens as the Theatre Royal open their doors to their festive panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

The show may not open until tomorrow but Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is already proving so popular with St Helens audiences that producers have decided to extend its run.

The countdown is on to Regal Entertainments' magical Christmas pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It is now just two weeks until the glittering production, boasting a starry cast, comes to St Helens Theatre Royal which opens on Saturday 2 December and runs until Sunday 7 January.

Christmas came early today at the press launch for Regal Entertainments' panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which comes to St Helens Theatre Royal from Saturday 2 December 2017 - Sunday 7 January 2018. Scroll down for photos!

St Helens Theatre Royal is preparing for an Autumn season of mellow fruitfulness - as well as fantastic music, hilarious comedy, beautiful ballet, Beatles, Blues Brothers and no fewer than TWO pantomimes.

Regal Entertainments are excited to announce the all-star cast of its Christmas pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which includes home-grown comedy legend Johnny Vegas.

Regal Entertainments are excited to announce that Wild at Heart and Coronation Street actress Lucy-Jo Hudson will lead the all-star cast of its Christmas pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!

Actor Andy Moss is best known for his roles on TV dramas like Hollyoaks, Doctors and Cutting It, but he's currently taking on a very different challenge: the UK tour of Ghost the Musical, performing alongside Sarah Harding.