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Check Out the Amazing Cast for The 2024/25 Christmas Pantomime, Peter Pan!

Tony Rudd as Smee!

Tony is a professional comedy impressionist with over 30 years of show business to his credit. He performed in Summer seasons, Comedy Clubs, Holiday centres, Cruise ships, Voice Overs and Pantomime. Supporting Joe Pasquale, Tony Christie, The Wurzels, Bernard Manning, Bobby Davro, Justin Fletcher and Jethroe.

He has performed his comedy set at the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles, The London Palladium, The Eventim Apollo and the O2 in London.

Tony provided the scary Vincent Price voice for the West End smash “Thriller Live”.

He was an extra in the 2002 Marvel Movie “Spiderman” with Tobey Maguire, blink and you’ll miss him.

Also Performed in panto (Oh yes I did!) for over 30 years with household names such as Bonnie Langford, Simon Callow, Claire King, Leslie Grantham, Sid Owen, Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee, Anne Hegerty, Dani Harmer and Basil Brush.

Tony appeared on BGT and reached the Semi-finals, with his madcap impressions and morphing into a Minion at the end of his set.

While not on stage Tony uses his talents to mentor disabled students to become future Radio DJs at VIBE radio.

He is very excited to return to the Weymouth Pavilion’s production Peter Pan this year with his friend and future mother Jamie Riding to create a double helping of festive mayhem. Have the armed forces on speed dial!

Stefan Pejic as Captain Hook! 

Credits include: ‘Casualty’, ‘Sherlock’, and ‘Doctors’ (BBC); ‘Nuts & Bolts’ (ITV); ‘The Rezort’ on Netflix/Amazon; ‘Grim: A Tale Of Death’; ‘Re:Run’; various pilots for Comedy Central, C4 Comedy, BBC Comedy, BBC Wales; and a series of his own web sketches for BBC Sesh. Stefan was also the motion capture stunt actor for multiple leads in ‘Da Vinci’s Demons’ for FOX, multiple voices in the movie ‘Kamikaze’, Tyler in ‘Internal Bleeding’, Dan in ‘So What’s Next’, Owen in ‘Everyone Loves A Welsh Girl’, Simon in the BAFTA award-winning ‘Compassionate’, and commercials for McDonald’s, WHSmith, Kellogg’s, Bet188, SONY, Disney, Pepsi, Penderyn Whisky, Hunters Estate Agents, and also six commercials for The Dough Thrower Pizza restaurants.

Stefan has worked extensively with Fluellen Theatre Company, performing in their productions of ‘Romeo & Juliet’, ‘Night Must Fall’, ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’, ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and ‘Roy Brown: The Bard Of Margate’ to name a few.  He played the lead role of Griffin in a national tour of ‘The Invisible Man’ (Black Rat Productions) and has most recently played Jimmy in ‘Conviction’, a new play by Mark Cainen.

Stefan is an in-demand theatrical magic consultant, working on immersive theatre and national tours. He has also directed and co-written the live stage shows of magicians such as Matt Edwards, devised effects for pantomimes, as well as the National Eisteddfod of Wales.

Credits include Cliff Richard in ‘Bachelor Boy’ (Apollo Productions); ‘The Full Monty’ (4^th Wall Productions); ‘The Wedding Singer’ (Footlight Productions). Stefan originated the role of Alfie in ‘Swansea Women’ (Swansea Girl Productions) and originated the role of Jeff Scott in ‘The Musician’ (Gr8 Scott! Productions).

Stefan will play Tommy Cooper in a brand-new musical biopic of his life and career, COOPER! THE MUSICAL, where Stefan also served as script writer.

Stefan is a highly experienced pantomime performer, beginning his pantomime journey in 2009. Stefan is thrilled to be at Weymouth Pavilion this Christmas!

Eliza Walker as Wendy!

Eliza is so excited to be returning to Weymouth Pavilion to play ‘Wendy’ in Peter Pan this Christmas after playing the role of ‘Snow White’ last year in the record-breaking pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Eliza graduated with a degree in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre from Performers College and is hopeful for a long career in the industry.

She made her professional debut in 2022 in her hometown of Ipswich playing ‘Wendy’ in Enchanted Entertainment’s production of Peter Pan at the Ipswich Regent Theatre, where Eliza was also nominated for “Best Newcomer” by the UK Pantomime Association for her portrayal of the character.

Eliza can’t wait to fly off to Neverland once more this December at Weymouth Pavilion and she invites all families to come along and enjoy what is going to be a fabulous, traditional and fun Christmas pantomime with dazzling dance routines and plenty of family-friendly comedy over the festive period.  

Jamie Riding as Mrs Smee! 

At 24 years old, Jamie Riding has established himself as a Pantomime Dame, actor, writer and family entertainer. He trained at the Jellicoe Theatre at Bournemouth and Poole College. He is Dorset born and bred.

Professional credits include: ‘Francis Henshall’ in ‘One Man Two Guvnors’ (Revive Theatre), ‘Nurse Daisy Dolittle’ in ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ (Enchanted Entertainment), ‘Baroness Daisy Hardup’ in ‘Cinderella’ (Anton Benson Productions), ‘The lion’ in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ (Curtain Call Theatre Company) ‘The Cowardly Lion/Auntie Em’ in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ (Anton BensonProductions), ‘Dame Daisy Trott’ in ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ (Anton Benson Productions), ‘Octavia the Sea Evil Witch’ in ‘The Little Mermaid’ (Butlins, Skegness), ‘Ugly Sister’ in ‘Cinderella’ (Anton Benson Production), ‘Widow Twankey’ in ‘Aladdin’ (OCD Productions) and ‘PC Pong’ in ‘Aladdin’ (Ron Martin Management & Born 2 Perform Productions)

Known for his stylish wardrobe, Jamie is the proud owner of the working costume collection worn by the late John Inman (star of BBC’s ‘Are You Being Served?’ and legendary Pantomime Dame). He is the 3rd generation to wear these costumes after John and current Top UK Dame Malcolm Lord, who kindly donated the collection of costumes and wigs to Jamie in 2021.

When not donning the frock, Jamie’s other passion in life is Puppetry and has been a professional Punch and Judy Professor for over a decade. Celebrating his 10th anniversary in 2021, the ‘Professor JR’ show has travelled across the country, regularly performing at a wide range of events including ‘The New Forest Show’, ‘Marlborough Puppetry Festival’ and the prestigious ‘Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppetry Festival’ in London. He is also a family entertainer performing at birthday parties and events with his hilarious comedy magic show as Magic Jay. You can check out his work on his website at www.JR-entertainments.co.uk 

Jamie is very excited to be returning to Weymouth this Christmas and he hopes you have a “GAWGEOUS” time!

He would like to dedicate his performance to his Nanny (Ann) who passed away earlier this year. He would also like to thank his friends and family for their continued support.

Phoebe Garr as Tinkerbell! 

Since graduating from Newcastle-based SA Performing Arts Centre in 2022, Phoebe has toured all around the country doing what she loves best – performing, singing, dancing or overall, just being a bit of a silly goose.

Last year, Phoebe made her professional pantomime debut at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House in their production of Peter Pan sprinkling her pixie dust across Newcastle as the very cheeky ‘Tinker Bell’.

Phoebe currently keeps busy working in the North East, teaching, gigging and performing in The Charlie’s Angels Band with Geordie comedian and performer Charlie Richmond.

Phoebe is rather excited to be back, once again, playing ‘Tinker Bell’ this Christmas but this time on the South Coast at Weymouth Pavilion. She would also like to encourage all the local girls and boys to give that horrible ‘Captain Hook’ a massive “boo!” every time he comes on stage in the pantomime.

Ella Holt as Tiger Lily

Ella trained at The Hammond in Musical Theatre and went on to graduate with a 1st Class Degree. In training she performed as Jack in The Dreaming and The Emcee in Cabaret.

Since entering the professional industry, Ella’s credits include: Princess Jasmine (Blackburn Empire Theatre), Tiger Violet (Middleton Arena), Aladdin (The Empty Space Theatre), Jasmine (Blackburn King George’s Hall), James Arthur’s Music Video (SOS), Running Deer/ Ensemble (Frinton Summer Theatre). Along with commercials and short films along the way too!

Ella is delighted to be performing in her first pantomime away from home! Being by the sea is one of Ella’s favourite things, and she cannot wait to bring the magic to Weymouth this Christmas!

Marcus Foreman as Peter Pan!

Theatre credits include: Chip in On the Town – Workshop (Georgie Ranckom Productions) Peter Pan in Peter Pan (Kenneth More Theatre), Morris in Kensington’s Bottom (New Wimbledon Theatre, Studio), Daz in Nul Points! (Union Theatre, London) Ensemble / cover Buttons in Cinderella (De Montfort Hall, Leicester), Ollie in Alright B*tches! (Above the Stag, London), GATSBY (Southwark Playhouse, London) Ensemble / cover Aladdin in Aladdin (Limerick Concert Hall), alternate Doctor C in Boy Toy (Above the Stag, London), George & Ensemble in Top Hat (Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London), Mack and Mabel (Hackney Empire, London), LEGEND: A Musical – Workshop, (Theatre Royal, Stratford East London), Wish List – Concert (Union Theatre, London), Soho Songs (Crazy Coqs, Zédels), West End Women (Dartford Orchard Theatre), The Wizard of Oz (Birmingham Rep).

Screen credits include: voice of Martin in Binny & the Ghost (Disney Channel), Vodafone (viral campaign), Cleo’s Choice (short film).

As a creative: Associate for On the Town – Workshop (Georgie Ranckom Productions), Assistant Director for Nul Points! (Union Theatre, London), Associate Choreographer for GATSBY The Musical (Southwark Playhouse, London), Movement Director for Lucky Be A Lady (White Bear Theatre, London and Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London), Associate Choreographer for Once Upon A Mattress (Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London), Assistant Choreographer / Director for Boy Toy (Above the Stag, London).

Join the boy who never grows up… Peter Pan and take part in his adventures with Wendy as they fly off to Neverland and meet some fantastical characters along the way; Tinker Bell, the Lost Children, Tiger Lily, Nana the dog, Pirates, Mr Smee and the wicked Captain Hook. With impressive music, plenty of laughter and flying that will thrill the child in all of us. Come and see Peter Pan soar to new heights at Weymouth Pavilion Christmas 2024.

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