PICTURE DIARY: Panto cast bring traffic to a stop in central Brighton

Traffic in central Brighton was brought to a standstill this afternoon as the cast of the alternative panto, Sinderfella revealed their costumes for the panto’s run in February 2016.

The production features an all-star cast of local drag queens including the fabulous Miss Jason as Sinderfella, Lola Lasagne and Dave Lynn as the very ugly sisters, Davina Sparkle as fairy godmother and Cassidy Connors as the handsome prince.

Jason Lee as Dandini and Allan Jay as Buttocks provide the eye candy with Christopher Howard as the very nasty Baron.

The show is written by the multi talented Andrew Stark and staged by Quintin Young whose company credits include Beyond Bollywood at the London Palladium, Let’s Do It and Jerry Springer the Opera. His production credits include Simply Ballroom and Spirit of the Dance.

Andrew, said: “The Alternative Pantomime is an important community event, pulling in a wonderfully diverse audience from all over the UK. Legendary performers, part of the alternative history are countless and include the great Dockyard Doris, George Logan, Miss Jason and the sensational Phil Starr to name a few.

“I feel honoured to be following in their stiletto clad footsteps.”

Through a chance meeting with Brian Ralfe in 2008, Andrew went on to provide the scripts and laughs for the Alternative Panto for the last eight consecutive years. During those years the core team of Brian Ralfe, Andrew Stark, Paul Critchlow and various directors, choreographers and crew worked hard to transform the show into a major theatrical event.

Andrew continued: “This collaboration is something I am incredibly proud of and this new team are keeping the values of the original Alternative Pantomime alive through sponsorship and collaboration with local venues, the involvement of the very best Brighton based entertainers who are experts in their field of comedy and amazing performers from the West End and world of dance music. Both Brian and Paul would both approve.”

Sinderfella plays at the Sallis Benny Theatre from February 4-14, 2016. Tickets are £21.50.