Tracy Beaker to star in the assembly hall’s Christmas panto

Assembly Hall Theatre’s Christmas Pantomime – Cinderella

Dani Harmer, who will play Cinderella, is known to millions of children for her starring role in CBBC’s highly successful series The Story of Tracy Beaker and Tracy Beaker Returns, winner of the 2010 Children’s BAFTA for Best Drama.

Dani starred as Tracy Beaker from the age of 12 and played the character for six successful series, also receiving a BAFTA nomination for her performance in 2010. Her own hit CBBC show, Dani’s House received a Children’s BAFTA nomination in 2009. During its last series, Tracy Beaker Returns received the highest ratings ever for the CBBC channel.

Dani was also in the BBC1 series Strictly Come Dancing in 2012, reaching the final with her professional dance partner Vincent Simone. She also took part in the 2013 Strictly Come Dancing National Tour dancing with Pasha Kovalev.

On stage, Dani started her acting career aged six. She performed in the West End musical Tommy, and the national tour of Annie. She has previously starred in the pantomimes Peter Pan, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Dick Whittington andThe Wizard of Oz. She also starred in the 40th Anniversary Tour of The Rocky Horror Show.

Louise Jamieson will make wishes comes true as the Fairy Godmother.

Best known for her role as Rosa di Marco in BBC 1’s EastEnders, she also became known to millions of television viewers through her roles in such popular television series as BBC’s Doctor Who, Tenko and Bergerac.

Brian McAteer, theatre director, said: ‘We are thrilled that one of the biggest stars of children's TV will be spending Christmas in Tunbridge Wells. Cinderella is a great story and once again, the Assembly Hall Theatre will be presenting a pantomime for the whole family packed with laughs, songs and music.’

Cinderella is at the Assembly Hall Theatre from 11 December to 3 January, 2016. You can book through 01892 530613 or book online on www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

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