Tyger Drew-Honey to make Cinderella panto debut in Poole

Tyger previously starred alongside Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner and Samantha Bond in five series of Outnumbered between 2007 and 2014, as well as all five seasons of Cuckoo - BBC Three's most-watched comedy - with Greg Davies and Helen Baxendale from 2012 to 2019.

Tyger made his stage debut in 2019 touring in Olivier Award-winning writer Laura Wade’s acclaimed comedy Posh.

Speaking about his upcoming panto debut, he said: "This a fantastic opportunity and I’m really looking forward to playing Prince Charming and being part of my first panto.

"I've been acting professionally since I was ten - I'm 26 now and it seems incredible that panto has never come my way before. It’s going to be good fun."

Lighthouse chief executive, Elspeth McBain said: "Tyger is one of our brightest young actors and a great addition to the cast, bringing his performing talents and TV profile to our production.

“After the ups and downs of the last two years where we presented pantos despite the pandemic, we are making a magical sparkly new production that will bring joy at Christmas time, across the generations."

Tyger joins CBeebies star Chris Jarvis, who will play Buttons and also write and direct the show, and Charlotte Wood who made such a big impression in last year's panto - her professional debut - that she was invited back to play the title role in Cinderella.

The show is still being written, but Chris Jarvis has revealed the action is set in Ye Olde Poole where Cinderella is to be found toiling away at the Hardup Hall Hotel alongside its popular bellboy Buttons. The production will also feature real Shetland ponies.

He said: "I’m really excited to be back at Lighthouse in a traditional comedy version of Cinderella that all the family will love, no matter what their age, everyone shall go to the ball."

Cinderella runs from December 8 to 31. Tickets booking now on 01202 280000 and at www.lighthousepoole.co.uk.