Cinderella star cast revealed forthis year’s Lyceum Pantomime

Cast members have been announced for this year's pantomime the Lyceum Theatre this Christmas - Cinderella.

This year's cast includes: star of stage, screen and Strictly, Ore Oduba; CBeebies’ favourite Andy Day, the legendary Damian Williams - who returns for his nineteenth year as Sheffield’s award-winning Dame – with seasoned pantomime actor Matt Daines who reprises his role alongside Damian as the sisters.

Joey Wilby returns as Buttons, who in recent years has entertained Sheffield in both Aladdin and Jack and the Beanstalk, and Bibi Simpson joins the cast in the titular role of Cinderella.

Bringing the magic and sparkle to the Lyceum, Cinderella promises to be top-quality entertainment for all ages this Christmas, including an additional week of performances due to demand.

Once again, the show will be written and directed by Paul Hendy and produced by Evolution Productions, with James Harrison returning as Musical Director (Winner of Best Contribution to Music at the UK Pantomime Awards 2026): the same team that brought the smash-hit and award-winning pantos Snow White and Aladdin.

Cinderella opens on Saturday, November 28, 2026 and runs until Sunday, January 3, 2027 at the Lyceum.

Tickets can be booked at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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