Mansfield Palace Theatre

Taking the leading role of Fairy is Katie Price and she is joined by Bobby Davro as Stromboli, plus returning Easter Panto favourites Kate Salmon as Princess Tik Tok, Ryan Greaves as Pinocchio and Phyl Harries as Mama Gepetto. And to top off the star casting, children’s TV royalty Zippy and George from Rainbow will be making a special guest appearance!

Join Pinocchio as he sets off on his adventure to Fantasy Island, where he hopes to learn right from wrong and fulfil his dreams of becoming a real boy. But will he follow his conscience, or will the wicked Stromboli have other plans?

Meet the cast:

Katie Price is a British media personality, businesswoman, and model, best known for her dynamic and extensive career in the entertainment industry. With a larger-than-life personality and captivating life story, she has become a fan favourite in the UK with a dedicated army of supporters.

In the early days of her career, she quickly became a well-known model with a string of successful campaigns for a number of leading brands and British tabloids. Her undeniable charisma led her to transition into television and a number of reality TV shows, stapling her as a household name. She gained massive popularity through appearances on reality TV series I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Celebrity Big Brother, What Katie Did Next and Katie Price: My Crazy Life to name a few.

In addition to her entertainment career, Katie is incredibly family orientated and has been involved in various charitable efforts and advocacy work. She has used her platform to raise awareness about a number of complex disabilities and causes close to her heart. Most notably Harvey’s Law Campaign, which aims to make online abuse a criminal offence. Other charities include Bliss, Dreams Come True and NSPCC.

Katie Price remains an iconic figure in British popular culture, known for her resilience, business acumen, and unapologetic personality. Her journey from a model to a media personality and businesswoman is a testament to her determination and the ever-evolving landscape of the entertainment industry.

Katie is a regular social media favourite on Tik Tok, Instagram and YouTube.

Bobby Davro made his TV debut in 1981, but his major breakthrough came with an appearance in Live at Her Majesty’s in 1983. This led to his own Saturday night series Bobby Davro On the Box, Bobby’s Sketch Pad, TV Weekly, which immediately topped the ratings for six consecutive years.

Bobby then moved to the BBC and made three series, Public Enemy Number One, Rock with Laughter and Run the Risk. He also hosted for Yorkshire Television’s Winner Takes All for 65 programmes.

Bobby has been on screen in BBC soap Eastenders, playing the lovable rogue Vinnie Monks, plus he has taken part in reality shows including Dancing on Ice and Celebrity Big Brother.

Versatility is the key to Bobby’s longevity as a high profile personality. Be it in television, pantomime, corporate, festivals and musicals, award presentations, golf shows and late night cabaret.

George is a sensitive, thoughtful soul, always balancing Zippy’s mischief with a touch of kindness. A true creative at heart, he adores painting and still dreams of retreating to Tuscany to spend his days capturing the rolling hills on canvas (though he knows he couldn’t bear to leave Zippy and Bungle behind). Inspired by classic artists like Monet and Van Gogh, George has recently taken an interest in digital art - though he’s still trying to figure out how to use an iPad without getting paint everywhere!

Zippy is the life of the party - loud, cheeky, and always in the spotlight! A huge fan of TV and social media, he dreams of becoming a reality star and has applied (unsuccessfully) for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! multiple times - though he’s not actually sure he’d survive the jungle (too many creepy crawlies). He’s also obsessed with game shows and thinks he’d be brilliant on The Traitors - though everyone agrees he’d get voted out immediately for being too loud!

Tickets for the show are selling fast and available online 24/7 or from Box Office on 01623 463133. We can’t wait to welcome you soon.