South Holland Centre, Spalding
Market Place, Spalding, PE11 1SS
Mirror Mirror On The Wall. What’s the fairest panto of them all?
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the South Holland Centre, Spalding are proud to present this year’s magical Christmas pantomime SNOW WHITE. This enchanting fairytale will captivate audiences of all ages and is the perfect treat for the whole family. With spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects, hilarious jokes and plenty of audience participation SNOW WHITE promises something for everyone, so book your tickets now!
Snow White Programme
Polka Dot Pantomimes are delighted to welcome you to the South Holland Centre and this production of Snow White. This is the 20th pantomime we have produced here and every year continues to be more exciting and popular! We hope that you will enjoy watching this wickedly fun fairytale as much as we have enjoyed producing it.
For the 2024/2025 season we are producing eight professional pantomimes in Spalding, Bolton, Grantham, Harpenden, Grays, Hastings, Cannock and Bristol. Our pantomimes are consistently of the highest standards and we are delighted that every year we get to work with exceptionally talented performers, wonderful theatre staff, dedicated and hard working backstage teams, and our amazing creative teams - all of who put 100% effort into making our shows accessible and successful!
Since 2005 we have produced professional productions of Aladdin, Jack & The Beanstalk, Peter Pan, Robin Hood, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Wizard of Oz, Rapunzel, Dick Whittington and Beauty and the Beast.
We are delighted to be producing professional pantomime at the South Holland Centre again this year and would like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting your local theatre – we appreciate you spending your time with us and choosing to watch this production –
THANK YOU!
From all of us at Polka Dot Pantomimes, we hope you enjoy this wonderful show and we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2025!
Principal Cast
NANNY NELLY - Mark Two
After a fabulous time playing Dolly Doughnut in Beauty and the Beast at the South Holland Centre, Spalding last year, Mark is really excited to be back playing Nanny Nelly in Snow White for the fifth time with Polka Dot Pantomimes.
Born into a Theatrical Family, Mark has been actively involved in professional entertainment from the tender age of seven, making his television debut in a programme called “All Your Own” while only eleven years old.
During his busy and very varied career, Mark’s continued association with Television, Theatre and Cabaret has culminated in three momentous appearances at the London Palladium, Victoria Palace and most major theatres throughout the UK appearing alongside some of the most prestigious names in show business including Danny La Rue, Jim Davidson, Ron Moody, Benny Hill, Charlie Drake, Frankie Howard, Ken Dodd, Neil Morrissey, The Nolan Sisters,Ruth Madoc, Sherrie Hewson, The Chuckle Brothers and many more.
In 1988 Mark became well known throughout the UK and on the continent, with the release of his record “HOLIDAY ROCKIN” touring Holiday Centers, Cabaret Venues, Festivals and Featured on numerous Television and Radio broadcasts.
However, Pantomime is Mark’s greatest love and passion, and with over 40 professional pantomimes to his credit, he has worked with some of the most reputable theatrical companies including Leslie Grade, Jim Davidson, QDOS, UK Productions, PHA, Pantoni, Spillers, Tony Peers and Polka Dot Pantomimes.
Roles in various pantomimes include Widow Twankey, Sarah The Cook, Dame Tilly Trott, Dame Dolly Doughnut, Ravishing Rita Ugly Sister, Buttons, Idle Jack, Billy Goose, Ships Captain, Chinese Policeman, Brokers Man, the Cowardly Lion in “The Wizard of Oz”, Daddy Warbucks in “Annie” and Billy Flynn in “Chicago.”
Mark’s costumes are exclusively designed and made by himself and wife Dee, with this year’s creations set to dazzle, tantalize and titillate your optical senses and tickle your fancy with mind blowing extravagance.
Mark spends most of his time running his family production company “Mark Two Character Productions” writing, producing and directing lavish production shows and Pantomimes for the entertainment and leisure industry, and touring Extensively with his ultra violet spectacular fantasy.
MUDDLES - AJ Adams
AJ is an award-winning* entertainer from the north east who is currently working as a performer with Disney Cruise Line onboard the Disney Fantasy! AJ appears as pirates, mad scientists, chefs and hosts alongside many of your favourite Disney characters whilst also travelling across the world.
AJ was Chester the Jester in Sleeping Beauty for Butlins in their year round pantomime in 2019 bringing joy and laughter to the holiday makers with audiences of 1500+ each night. He also played Mr Chips, a comedy singing “health and safety” mad inspector, trying to get bears off the beach in Paddington The Musical.
In Pantoland AJ played Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk at The Witham, Barnard Castle 2022. In the newspaper review he was described as, “brilliant! Full of energy and zest, his performance went down a storm…. and judging by how he was mobbed by the children at the end, the true critics agreed.” This year he is glad to not have to take another eye test before driving…!
This is AJ’s second time with Polka Dot Pantomimes following his appearance in Spalding last year as French Franc in Beauty and the Beast, and he can’t wait to bring Spalding more fun and laughter this Christmas!
*awards may be from mum for world’s best son
SNOW WHITE - Lauren Fielding
Lauren is from Lincoln and started dancing at 3 years old. She recently graduated from Wilkes Academy with first-class honours, where she spent 3 years training in many different styles.
Whilst at Wilkes Lauren got to take part in many productions, playing Carabosse in Wilkes’ pantomime of ‘Sleeping Beauty’, Serena in the production of ‘Fame’ and Catherine Plummer in the summer show’s Newsies piece.
Lauren made her professional debut last Christmas in Spillers’ Pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk in Glasgow as an ensemble dancer and can’t wait to be back spreading some Christmas cheer this panto season as Snow White herself!
PRINCE CHARMING - Jamie Glasby
Jamie graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2021 with a Bachelors Degree in Musical Theatre. His theatre credits include: Topsy - Three, The Baker - Into the Woods, Gaston/Lumiaire - Beauty and the Beast, Lead Vocalist - St Elias Resort, Lead Vocalist and Singer/Dancer - Marella Discovery. Jamie is very excited to be returning to the land of Pantomime, especially in a location that is so close to home. Born and raised in Peterborough, Jamie would always be involved in his local Pantomimes as one of the children in the ensemble, doing so for three years in Aladdin, Mother Goose and Cinderella. This is such a deep-rooted memory and is one of the main reasons that Jamie fell in love with the theatre and Panto in particular. To now be a fully trained and experienced professional and have the opportunity to reignite that childhood spark and joy and share it with the audience is something that he is very much looking forward to. Jamie is thrilled to be performing in Spalding because it means that his family and friends who have supported him throughout his career get to watch him do what he is passionate about. He is very grateful to have such a supportive group around him, not forgetting his agent Kris from YOU Management and to Polka Dot Pantomimes for giving him the amazing opportunity to be part of their amazing shows.
QUEEN MORGANA - Kerry Maskell
Originally from Peterborough, Kerry has worked all over the country and abroad as a professional singer. Kerry also works as a tour leader, organising hikes and leading backpacking trips.
Professional credits include: Queen of Hearts in ‘Alice in Wonderland’ (Yorkshire tour), Fairy in ‘Dick Whittington’ (Sheppey Little Theatre and touring), The Baroness in ‘Beauty & the Beast’ (Evesham Regal Theatre and touring), Jack in ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’ (Southview), Robin Hood in ‘Robin Hood’ (Cherry Tree), Lead Vocalist & Regional Entertainment Manager for Parkdean Resorts and Lead Vocalist for Haven.
Kerry is looking forward to being back onstage after a busy year of long distance hiking, and can’t wait to play another fabulous villain!
FAIRY FORTUNE - Ava Fletcher
Ava is a 2021 Musical Theatre graduate of The MTA in London. Since then, Ava has been travelling the world as a Lead Production Vocalist for SILVERSEA & AIDA cruises.
Ava grew up in Boston and performed in Polka Dot Pantomimes every year as a child performer, so she is thrilled to have this full circle moment and return as a professional actor playing Fairy Fortune! She would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support.
Ava is excited to spread a lot of magic this Christmas time!
HERMAN THE HENCHMAN - Alexander Raines
Alexander trained at the Grimsby Institute Of Further And Higher Education where he graduated with a degree in Performing Arts. After completing his training he has worked extensively for Lincolnshire based CineshowUK in their fully immersive screenings of iconic cinematic titles, credits include Marty McFly in Back To The Future, Jareth The Goblin King in Labyrinth & Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Also on stage Alexander recently played the roles of Hamlet and Leo Bloom in UNCHAINED for Lincolnshire based theatre company Acting Lincs.
Alexander recently filmed Circle North,a short film aimed at tackling knife crime and produced by Hull based Eski Media.
Alexander is extremely excited to be joining the cast of Snow White and making his professional pantomime debut. He would like to thank Polka Dot Pantomimes for this opportunity and his friends and family for their continued support.
PUPPETEER - Alice Murray
Alice started out on the local scene in North East Lincs. She later went on to gain a 1st Class BA in Drama and studied as a Movement Director on the Mercury Theatre's 'Early Careers Training Programme'. After several years of teaching and travelling, Alice is back with a bang as a founding member of Lincolnshire's own Acting Lincs and Kazbah Puppet Studio. Alice was the auditionee selected during the 'Search for A Star' event held at the Grimsby Auditorium last year and since then has taken on many more panto roles. She is looking forward to joining the English Theatre Company for a European tour in the New year.
Recent Screen Credits include:
Vocalist 'Postcards From Cleethorpes'
Sandy, 'How to Win Friends and Guinea Pig People' Evening Cat Productions
Ava, Wrecked, Eski Media
Recent Theatre credits include:
Alice, 'Alice in Wonderland' Gary Starr Creative, tour
Tinkerbell, 'Peter Pan' Gary Starr Creative, tour
Kaa the Snake, 'The Jungle Book' Gary Starr Creative, tour
Princess Jill, 'Jack and the Beanstalk' Grimsby Auditorium
Puppeteer, 'Salty's Holiday' Kazbah Puppet Studio
News Announcer/foley artist 'Steptoe and Son Radio Show: Christmas Edition' Hambledon Productions
Princess Jill, 'Jack and the Beanstalk' Shenzhen, China
Movement Credits include:
Mercury Theatre Colchester, Stagewrite, Lakeside Theatre, Colchester Theatre Group, Chameleon Web Theatre Company, Protocol Theatre, Riverhead Theatre
PUPPETEER - Jordan Howlett
Jordan grew up in Spalding and has called it home for 28 years. Throughout his childhood he performed in many productions staged at the South Holland Centre as part of Polka Dot Academy of Performing Arts. In 2018 Jordan graduated from the London College of Music having achieved a 1st Class B.A. Honours Degree in Musical Theatre.
Since graduating, Jordan has toured the UK in a nationwide production of Pinocchio. He has also worked as Stage Manager, Company Manager and Production Assistant for Polka Dot Pantomimes from 2018-2024. For the last 5 years, Jordan has worked for the UK's leading Holiday Park, Haven, as a Production Cast Vocalist at Primrose Valley, Blue Dolphin and Golden Sands, respectively.
Jordan is thrilled to be returning to the South Holland Centre as Company Stage Manager/Puppeteer for this year's production of Snow White and wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Instagram: @musicjordanhowlett
Facebook: Jordan Howlett Music
Ensemble
ELLIE LANCASTER – PROFESSIONAL DANCER & UNDERSTUDY
Ellie graduated from Dancebox Studios & Theatre Works
Her credits include: Step One Dance Company onboard Holland America Line Noordam, Classical Dancer onboard MSC Grandiosa and most recently Lupus UK Charity Show.
Ellie is delighted to be performing in Spalding this Christmas and would like to thank her family and her agent Natasha at YOU Management for their continued support.
EUAN MELLINGS – PROFESSIONAL DANCER & UNDERSTUDY
Euan is originally from Shrewsbury.
Euan is currently training and is in his final year at Emil Dale Academy and will be graduating with a BA(Hons) in musical theatre.
Euan is absolutely thrilled to be spending his Christmas performing Snow White at the beautiful South Holland centre in Spalding with Polkadot pantomimes and can’t wait to spread the magic and warmth to all who come to watch.
He would like to thank his friends and family for all the support they have shown him on his journey. He is also very grateful to all his teachers and staff at Emil Dale Academy who have guided him and showed him lots of support during his time training.
Credits include : Scarecrow, Wizard of Oz pantomime, 2021, LHK Productions
Professional dancer, Wizard of Oz pantomime, 2022, Curtain call Shrewsbury
Credits while training include:
Mark Anthony, A chorus line, 2024
Charlemagne, Pippin , 2023
CARLA MAY DEVINE – PROFESSIONAL DANCER & UNDERSTUDY
Carla Grew up in a town just outside Glasgow, and moved to England at 17 years old to start her start her training at Emil Dale Academy, now in her graduate year.
During training, her credits include, Johanna in Sweeney Todd, and Dance Captain for ‘Master of the House’ from Les Miserables.
She is so excited to part of this magical production and her first professional credit. She would like to thank her parents for everything and Carla is very grateful to all the teachers at EDA who have made her journey the best possible. And hope everyone enjoys the pantomime and leaves the theatre with a big smile on their face.
JACK FEARON – PROFESSIONAL DANCER & UNDERSTUDY
Jack is an international professional dancer and Masters Performing Arts Graduate. His passion for dance was ignited by the movie Step Up 2, particularly inspired by the character Moose. Jack has loved pantomimes for as long as he can remember, attending them every year with his family without fail.
Jack’s formal training took place at the prestigious Masters Performing Arts College, where he honed his skills and developed a versatile performance style. One of his career highlights includes performing in Malaysia at the Platinum theme park Genting Sky Worlds. Additionally, he has danced in Genting casinos in the UK and played Fred Casley in the Masters Performing Arts production of Chicago.
Jack has been teaching dance since the age of 16, sharing his expertise in various styles. His favourite pantomime is Jack and the Beanstalk, a show that holds a special place in his heart. Jack’s diverse performance opportunities have also included singing, modelling, and acting.
Jack is excited to return to work with Polka Dot Pantomimes for another year. Looking ahead, he aspires to continue dancing internationally, with dreams of performing on cruise ships or alongside renowned artists.
Production Team
DIRECTOR: LEE WADDINGHAM
CHOREOGRAPHER: CASEY CONNOLLY
WRITERS: DARREN MADDISON, PHIL NORTON & DARREN O’SULLIVAN
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR: STEVE HESSION
VOCAL COACH: BETHANIE NEWMAN
SCENERY: PAUL LAZELL
COSTUMES: POLKA DOT PANTOMIMES
COMPANY STAGE MANAGER: JORDAN HOWLETT
DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER: JAMIE SEATON
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: NATHAN WILSON
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: MARTIN SMITH
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: ALICE MURRAY
Polka Dot Pantomimes
COMPANY DIRECTOR: DARREN MADDISON
PRODUCER: CATHERINE MAYER
TECHNICAL PRODUCER: BEV A.M. PASKELL
FINANCE: HELEN WRIGHT
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: TONY MAYER
ADMINISTRATOR: ELAINE BARRON-CLARK
HEAD OF CASTING: LUKE ATTWOOD
SOCIAL MEDIA: JOEY RODAK
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR: STEVE HESSION
Scene Synopsis
ACT ONE
Scene 1 – THE STORY SO FAR!
Scene 2 - THE CASTLE COURTYARD
Scene 3 - THE CASTLE CORRIDOR
Scene 4 – QUEEN MORGANA’S THRONE ROOM
Scene 5 – THE CASTLE CORRIDOR
Scene 6 – FAIRY FORTUNE’S FOREST
ACT TWO
Scene 1 - THE STORY SO FAR!
Scene 2 - THE COTTAGE INTERIOR
Scene 3 – ON THE WAY HOME
Scene 4 - QUEEN MORGANA’S THRONE ROOM
Scene 5 – THE CASTLE CORRIDOR
Scene 6 – NURSE NELLY’S BOUDOIR
Scene 7 – THE RACE TO SNOW WHITE
Scene 8 – THE COTTAGE EXTERIOR
Scene 9 – SONG SHEET
Scene 10 - THE ROYAL WEDDING
Song List
ACT ONE
Song 1 – OVERTURE
Song 2 – DON’T STOP ME NOW
Song 3 – ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
Song 4 – 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Song 5 – SYMPHONY
Song 6 – WISH UPON A STAR
ACT TWO
Song 7 – ENTERACTE
Song 8 – THAT’S WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL
Song 9 – DEFYING GRAVITY
Song 10 – TEXAS HOLD EM GHOST GAG
Song 11 – FIGHT SEQUENCE
Song 12 – ABOUT YOU NOW
Song 13 – MUSIC MAN SONG SHEET
Song 14 – I’M A BELIEVER BOWS
Song 15 – ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE REPRISE
2025
Tickets on sale soon for next years fantastic show, Rapunzel - A Tangled Tale.
