Royal Spa Centre is delighted to announce that dazzling dance duo, AJ and Curtis Pritchard, will lead the cast of this year’s magical family pantomime, Cinderella. They will perform their critically acclaimed roles of the dashing Prince Charming and Dandini this festive season.
Well-known for their many television appearances, AJ and Curtis have starred together in Hollyoaks and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, where AJ was crowned a winner in 2022. Most recently, they toured the UK in Come What May, a spectacular Moulin Rouge tribute show, showcasing their exceptional dance talent and infectious stage presence.
AJ began dancing at the age of 12, going on to represent Great Britain around the world with his partner Chloe Hewitt. After making it to the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2013, he joined the line-up of professional’s on Strictly Come Dancing and was also seen on the small screen in many shows including I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Hunted and Celebrity MasterChef.
Younger brother, Curtis, former Dancing with the Stars Ireland professional dancer, shot to fame when he made it to the final of the hit show Love Island in 2019. Since then, he has been on our screens in shows such as The Greatest Dancer, Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and most recently in Love Island: All Stars.
No strangers to pantomime, this will be AJ and Curtis’s sixth appearance in Cinderella with Imagine Theatre, with Wales Online hailing them as “naturals in the world of panto”. The brothers are delighted to be returning to the stage this Christmas.
AJ said: “I absolutely love performing in Cinderella, and my favourite moment has to be that very first entrance on stage, when you see the audience’s faces for the first time. Imagine Theatre has such a long and proud history of bringing pantomime to the Royal Spa Centre, and it’s a real pleasure to be part of that tradition this year.”
Curtis added: “I get to have a lot of fun playing Dandini because he’s right at the heart of the action and the comedy. Each time I play the role it’s slightly different — although I usually end up getting a custard pie in the face at some point!”
Producers Imagine Theatre have been creating panto magic at the Royal Spa Centre since 2010 and are delighted to be returning this year with Cinderella.
Joint CEO and Managing Director of Imagine Theatre, Steve Boden, said: “Being from the local area, producing pantomime at the Royal Spa Centre is always incredibly special for everyone at Imagine Theatre. It’s hard to believe it has been 16 years since we produced our very first panto here, Mother Goose. We’re absolutely thrilled to be welcoming AJ and Curtis Pritchard to this year’s show. We’ve worked with them for several years now, and along with their infectious personalities and joyous energy, their outstanding dancing prowess always brings an extra sparkle to the stage.”
Audiences can expect all the ingredients well-loved from the Royal Spa Centre Panto: side-splitting slapstick, dazzling musical numbers, and plenty of audience participation for the whole family. It’s the ultimate festive treat night for the whole family.
Poor Cinderella toils night and day, dreaming of a very different life. When a royal invitation arrives, it seems her wish for a brighter future might finally come true. But will her Wicked Stepsisters spoil her chance at happiness? Or can her Fairy Godmother – with a little help from the ever-cheerful Buttons – work their magic in time?
Dust off your glad-rags and book your tickets today for magic, music and mayhem in this must-see family treat…and find out if a pair of shoes really can change your life!
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