Singing Star Takes Flight in Lowestoft Panto
Marina Theatre Lowestoft has announced that singing star Anthony Sahota will join the cast of this year’s spectacular family pantomime in the title role of Peter Pan from Thursday 13th December 2018 to Tuesday 1st January 2019.
Anthony starred in the BBC’s talent competition, Let it Shine, which aimed to find young performers to star in in The Band, a new stage musical featuring the songs of Take That. The fresh new talent format was presented by Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc, with Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue and Martin Kemp serving as celebrity judges.
Throughout the series Anthony received praise for his unique vocal style and beautiful renditions of current chart hits. A highlight was performing with his childhood favourite pop group Busted on national TV. He went on to reach the quarter final stage in the contest.
Anthony will be reprising the role of Peter Pan after playing the part at the Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield last Christmas. He joins the recently announced Sid Owen of EastEnders fame as the dastardly Captain Hook and returning comic, (and Lowestoft favourite), Terry Gleed as his hapless sidekick Mr Smee.
Pantomime Producer Paul Holman said, “Anthony is a talented young musician and performer with the right fun, energy and talent to play the adventurous and slightly cheeky chappy character Peter Pan. With Sid Owen, Terry Gleed and now Anthony Sahota joining the cast, Peter Pan is shaping up to be Lowestoft’s most exciting panto line-up yet!”
With all of the traditional elements of pantomime combined with dazzling scenery and costumes, bucket loads of laughter and more than a sprinkle of fairy dust, this year’s production promises to be more spectacular than ever.
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan runs at Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, from Thursday 13th December 2018 to Tuesday 1st January 2019. Tickets are available from the theatre box office (01502 533 200) and online (www.marinatheatre.co.uk).
