11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Swansea Grand announces new star for 2025 panto Aladdin
The Welsh actress will join Joe Pasquale and Kev Johns in this year's production of Aladdin.
Running from December 6,to January 4, Ms Cartwright will play the role of Spirit of the Ring.
The north Wales native is an accomplished musical theatre performer, having been the first-ever recipient of the prestigious Catherine Zeta-Jones scholarship at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
She has played the leading lady in the UK tour of Come What May and was the principal vocalist in Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance.
She said: "I'm over the moon to be back at Swansea Grand for this year's panto.
"Nothing beats performing in front of a home crowd – the laughs, the energy, the Welsh warmth… it's pure magic!"
Aladdin, which is produced by award-winning Imagine Theatre, will feature another dazzling digital set using LED screens with animated scenes and mesmerising effects.
The show is set to include "hilarious slapstick, plenty of audience interaction, and marvellous musical numbers".
The production company said: "Aladdin is a spectacular family adventure, and the Christmas treat you don't want to miss."
Tickets for the show are on sale now. For more information visit the Swansea Grand's website.
