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We took another step closer to Panto 2007/08 this week as I made my annual trek to a London Photo Studio for the Panto Poster Photo session.

This is my first Panto for UK Productions, so I had to find a studio that I had never previously visited.

The photo is the purpose of the visit but its also a chance to see some old friends, make new ones and meet some of those who will share the rehearsal room and panto stage in a few months, and some who you may work with future years.

The first person I bumped into was the lovely Hannah Waterman who play Dick Whittington with us in Swansea and my old friend John, husband of Ruth Madoc.

Sharing an impromptu dressing room was fellow Dame Andrew Ryan who has played The Grand many times.

It was really good to meet Rik Gaynor who plays Idle Jack and directs the show!

Rik is a great comedy and Panto performer and I’m really looking forward to working with him.

Then in for the photo, I go as Ruth comes out.

Ruth was very kind to me when we worked together on Robin Hood and we could write a book on some of the fun things that happened during that run!

Don't forget that Dick Whittington opens at The Grand Theatre Swansea on December 19th.

Check out the Grand Theatre Website or call 01792 475 715.