Andrew Ryan, Matt Slack, Jodie Prenger and The Krankies Photo

From: Photo Flash: DICK WHITTINGTON Stars Assemble for Birmingham's Biggest Panto, Opening Tonight

To celebrate the opening of Dick Whittington in Birmingham, principal cast members JOHN BARROWMAN, STEVE MCFADDEN, THE KRANKIES, JODIE PRENGER, MATT SLACK, ANDREW RYAN and DANIELLE HOPE took to the Birmingham Hippodrome stage for a fairy-tale appearance earlier this afternoon in countdown to the opening performance at 2.30pm on Monday 19 December. Scroll down for photos!