Cast line-up revealed for Lancaster theatre Christmas show

The cast has been announced for this year's magical Christmas show at a Lancaster theatre.

The Snow Queen will see familiar faces and exciting new talent come to the Dukes with performances from November 21 to December 31.

The full cast includes Gareth Cassidy (The Wizard of Oz, The Hobbit, Beauty & The Beast, Hansel & Gretel, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan and Treasure Island: the Dukes) as Mr Buckler; and Tori Burgess (The Wizard of Oz: the Dukes, Richard, My Richard: Shakespeare North & Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, A Little Princess :Theatre By The Lake).

Both are returning to the Dukes after starring in the latest park show, The Wizard of Oz, in Williamson Park during the summer.

Amy Tara will be starring as Gerda Buckley after spending last Christmas as Arrietty in The Borrowers (Ophelia in Hamlet: Stafford Shakespeare, Arrietty Clock in The Borrowers: the Dukes, Rumi in The Snow Queen: Wrongsemble).

Having performed in previous Dukes productions, Victoria Brazier (Pride & Prejudice: Storyhouse, A Little Princess: Theatre by The Lake, The Book Thief: Bolton Octagon) returns as Elsie Orr, joined by Harri Pitches (Breadcrumbs: Wrongsemble, Drift: Interplay, Outlander: Sony/STARZ) as Kai Tinkler; and William Travis (Robin Hood: Oldham Coliseum, Coronation Street: ITV, This is England) as Mr Kelpine.

The creative team features Chris Lawson (director), Dave Bintley (composer/musical director), Brent Lees (production manager), Adam McCready (sound designer), Rachel Walton-Daniels (set and costume designer), Heléna Ferreira (choreographer) and Laura O’Connor (head of costume).

Audiences will be whisked away to a frosty forest and join Gerda as she uses her bravery and strength to rescue her friend Kai from the icy grip of The Snow Queen.

“I’m thrilled to be directing The Snow Queen here at The Dukes, we have an exceptional creative team and cast assembled, a mix of home-grown talent and those looking forward to spend Christmas in this wonderful city," said Chris Lawson.

"We promise you a Christmas show full of heart, magic and snow!”

Tickets are now on sale HERE or by contacting The Dukes box office on 01524 598500 or tickets@dukeslancaster.org. School and group bookings are also available.