Blackpool Grand Theatre: This Lancashire Britain's Got Talent star and stand-up comedian is about to make his 1,000th panto appearance - oh yes he is.

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He’s known for his star turn on Britain’s Got Talent, his stand-up and as a BBC Lancashire presenter – and now he will be starring in panto for the 1,000th time.

Comedian Steve Royle will celebrate the landmark pantomime performances in this year’s Sleeping Beauty pantomime at Blackpool Grand Theatre when he stars as Silly Billy. Steve will be on stage alongside Dancing on Ice champion and Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon and celebrated playwright Philip Meeks (Emmerdale, Heartbeat, Doctors). Award-winning actor and director Daniel Taylor will star as King, Josh Belward (Skin Deep) as the Prince, Christina Meehan as the Bad Fairy Carabosse, and Maisie Sellwood makes her professional debut as Princess Rose.

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