FURTHER CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR CINDERELLA AT RICHMOND THEATRE STARRING HELEN GEORGE, CHARLIE STEMP AND BASIL BRUSH
SAT 6 DEC 2025 – SUN 4 JAN 2026
Richmond Theatre has announced further casting for their upcoming production of Cinderella, playing from Saturday 6 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026.
The theatre previously announced Helen George as The Fairy Godmother, Charlie Stemp as Buttons and Basil Brush as Baron Basil as the stars of this year’s magical family pantomime. They will be joined by musical theatre performers Michael Lin as Dandini, Tom Major as Prince Charming, and Hope Dawe as Cinderella, who returns to Richmond Theatre after starring in last year’s production of Beauty and the Beast.
Helen George is an acclaimed actress, best known for her regular role of Trixie Franklin in the BAFTA award-winning drama call The Midwife for BBC One. Helen has played leading roles in The King and I (Dominion Theatre), My Cousin Rachel (Theatre Royal Bath and UK tour), Love in Idleness (Menier Chocolate Factory) and After Miss Julie (UK tour).
Charlie Stemp returns to pantomime following his acclaimed performances in Dick Whittington, Snow White, Pantoland and Robin Hood at The London Palladium. A celebrated musical theatre performer, his credits include Crazy For You (Chichester Festival Theatre and Gillian Lynne Theatre), Mary Poppins (Prince Edward Theatre), Kiss Me, Kate (Barbican), and his breakout role in Half A Sixpence – for which he won a WhatsOnStage Award and received multiple Olivier nominations. Charlie made his Broadway debut opposite Bette Midler and Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly!
A mischievous and much-loved figure in British television, Basil Brush has entertained generations with his irrepressible humour and trademark “Boom! Boom!” catchphrase. From his debut in 1963 to The Basil Brush Show and beyond, he remains one of the nation’s most recognisable and best-loved entertainers.
Michael Lin has built an extensive career with theatre credits including Evita (The London Palladium), Sunset Boulevard (Savoy Theatre), Anything Goes (Barbican and UK tour), and 42nd Street (Théâtre du Châtelet). Hope Dawe made her professional debut as Sandy in Grease (UK and Ireland tour) and her West End debut as Alternate Ali Rose in Burlesque The Musical (Savoy Theatre). Tom Major recently made his professional debut as Rodney in the first UK & Ireland tour of Only Fools and Horses: The Musical.
Packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients Richmond audiences know and love, Cinderella promises laugh-out-loud comedy, spectacular special effects, stunning scenery and beautiful costumes – not to mention plenty of boos and hisses!
The clock is ticking! Don’t miss your chance to go to the ball – book now for the ultimate festive treat.