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FROM HOLLYWOOD TO HOOK! HENRY WINKLER TO STAR IN PETER PAN AT MILTON KEYNES THEATRE

Issued : 10 July 2008

Legendary TV and film actor Henry Winkler will be the bad guy you love to hate this Christmas as he heads up the crew of dastardly pirates as the villainous Captain Hook hoping to steal the show in this year’s magical pantomime – Peter Pan

As one of the first American stars ever to be cast in a British pantomime by First Family Entertainment who produce the hugely successful show each year at Milton Keynes Theatre, Henry Winkler is delighted to be playing the perfect panto villain in the city this year - "Being in panto equals joy, and playing Captain Hook gives me joy. How great to share this fantastic adventure with the audience in Milton Keynes", he said.

Speaking about the announcement, Milton Keynes Theatre’s Chief Executive Elizabeth Adlington said “We are extremely privileged that such an iconic international star will be enjoying the family pantomime tradition here in Milton Keynes, and I look forward to welcoming him to our theatre”.

Making her panto debut alongside Henry is TV star Louisa Lytton, who will be flying high in the title role of Peter Pan. Best known for her critically acclaimed roles as gangster’s daughter Ruby Allen in BBC1’s Eastenders and more recently as the likeable PC Beth Green in ITV1’s long-running police drama The Bill, Louisa was also a much-loved participant on the BBC’s hit show Strictly Come Dancing.

She won the Sexiest Female award at the British Soap Awards in 2006 for her role in Eastenders, and this year took a break from The Bill to put her dancing shoes back on for the Strictly Come Dancing National Tour. She has also appeared in films such as Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets and Ali G In Da House.

Louisa said “I am so excited to be making my pantomime debut in Milton Keynes this Christmas, and what a way to start my panto career - playing Peter Pan which is such a great role and working with a brilliant cast. I never thought I would be sword-fighting with Henry Winkler!”

Hilarious comedian Andy Ford (Royal Variety Performance) also stars as Captain Hook’s silly sidekick Smee.

Peter Pan is the perfect adventure for kids, and adults who never never grew up, with stunning special effects, amazing flying, and dazzling sets! So grab a magical sprinkling of fairy dust and fly away to Neverland this Christmas as this magnificent and swashbuckling adventure comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 5th December 2008 to 18th January 2009

Tickets are already on sale so hook yours now by calling 0870 060 6652 (bkg fee) or visit www.miltonkeynestheatre.com

LISTINGS

Performances: 5th December 2008 to 18th January 2009
Times vary. Contact the Box Office or visit the website www.miltonkeynestheatre.com for further details.

Tickets: £17-£26

Box Office: 0870 060 6652 (bkg fee)
Groups Hotline: 01908 547609
Access Booking:0871 297 5477 (bkg fee)
Online Booking:www.miltonkeynestheatre.com (bkg fee)


NOTES TO EDITORS:

•Image of Henry Winkler, Louisa Lytton and Andy Ford available on request.

•Peter Pan is being produced by First Family Entertainment (FFE), the company who have created the hugely successful run of pantomimes at Milton Keynes Theatre for the last 4 years. (www.ffe-uk.com)

•Milton Keynes Theatre is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), currently the largest theatre group in the West End and separately, the second largest in the UK regions, with a total of 23 venues) (www.theambassadors.com)

-ENDS-

If you have any questions or require any further information please contact:

Callum Austin
Press & Communications Officer
Milton Keynes Theatre

callumaustin@theambassadors.com
01908 547603

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