ITV Share By Jade Brown 14th December 2024 By Jade Brown 14th December 2024 Where to see Emmerdale stars in panto in 2024 - from Tom Lister to Bill Ward He's behind you! Bill Ward Hayley Tamaddon Matthew Wolfenden Tom Lister Share By Jade Brown 14th December 2024 By Jade Brown 14th December 2024 Panto season is almost upon us – oh yes it is – which means an array of famous faces will be treating the boards. Amongst them are some familiar former Emmerdale stars. Wherever you are in the UK, there will be theatre near you holding a pantomime. From Jack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella to Dick Whittington and Peter Pan, there’s something for everyone. Here’s where you can see some stars from your favourite soap. David Metcalfe – aka Matthew Wolfenden -left Emmerdale last year (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale star in panto: Matthew Wolfenden Matthew, who played David Metcalfe in Emmerdale, will be heading to the panto stage this year. The actor will play Jack in the Sunderland Empire production of Jack and the Beanstalk. The show will run between December 13 and January 5, 2025. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “I am thrilled to be playing Jack in the iconic Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas,” Matthew said. “Where better to spend Christmas than at the Sunderland Empire, one of the most beautiful theatres in the land. Can’t wait to see you there!” David left Emmerdale last November after 17 years in the role. After discovering that his son Jacob was dating his ex-girlfriend Victoria, David decided to leave the Dales for good. James Barton star Bill will be playing Captain Hook (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock) Bill Ward Bill starred as James Barton in Emmerdale for four years before the character met a grisly end in 2017 at the hands of partner Emma. The actor, who also played Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street, can be seen this panto season in Jack and the Beanstalk at Bridlington Spa theatre. He will play the role of the giant’s accomplice, Fleshcreep. The show will run from December 14 until January 5, 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Talent4 Media (@talent4media) Hayley Tamaddon Hayley will be playing the Fairy Godmother in Blackpool Grand Theatre’s Pantomime Cinderella. between December 6 and January 5, 2025. Speaking about landing the part, Hayley said: “I am so thrilled to be back at the beautiful Grand Theatre once again. It really is the home of Blackpool’s No. 1 pantomime. It will be so wonderful for my little boy to see me every day in my beautiful sparkling costume as the Fairy Godmother and I hope everyone who comes to see me this year will be just as bewitched!” Hayley played Delilah Dingle in the soap between 2005 and 2007. She formed a relationship with David Metcalfe, but after she discovered his night of passion with Katie, she fleeced him of £20,000 and left the country. She also starred as Andrea in Coronation Street between 2013 and 2015. George Sampson George only starred in eight episodes of Emmerdale, but it counts – oh yes it does. The Britain’s Got Talent winner played Ryan Harred in the soap in 2016. Ryan was the former neighbour of Gordon Livesy and falsely told the police that Gordon abused him after he was paid to lie by Robert Sugden. This panto season, fans can catch him in the Pompey Panto at the Kings Theatre, Portsmouth. He will play the title role in a production of Dick Whittington. Former EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley also stars. The production runs from November 29 to December 31. Speaking about the role, George said: “I’m thrilled to announce my involvement in this year’s production of Dick Whittington! This will be my debut in this role and show, which brings a fresh and exciting challenge even after many years of performing in pantomimes.” Rachel Breckle actress Gemma will be in panto this year (Credit: Shutterstock) Emmerdale stars in panto: Gemma Oaten If you fancy something a bit different, then this may be the one for you. Gemma will be staring in Dick Whittington meets Pirates of the Caribbean at the Grimsby Auditorium. The show will see the title character embarking on an epic adventure in London before clashing with the pirates. Gemma will play Fairy Bow Bells between December 7 and December 29. Speaking about the fun show, Gemma said it would be “chaotic”, adding: “Allow yourself a good giggle and a bit of an escape…” Gemma starred in Emmerdale between 2011 and 2015, where she played Rachel Breckle. Her character was killed off off-screen in 2019. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Floral Pavilion, New Brighton (@floralpavilion) Tom Lister Tom will star in The Further Adventures of Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook (quite the mouthful) at the Floral Pavilion in the Wirral. The synopsis reads: “You can now join Peter, Smee, Tinker Bell, and Ethyl Mermaid on a brand-new swashbuckling adventure full of fun, laughter… and crocodiles and get to enjoy all the fun of the traditional Pantomime with a West End cast – but without paying West End prices.” Tom will star as evil Captain Hook until January 5, 2025. Watch out, he’s behind you…. The actor played Carl King in Emmerdale between 2004 and 2012. Carl made several enemies and was eventually killed via a brick to the head by Cameron. Kelsey played Scarlett in Emmerdale (Credit: Ken McKay/Shutterstock) Emmerdale stars in panto: Kelsey-Beth Crossley Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth will star as the Spirit of the Ring in Aladdin at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort until December 24. A variety of popular faces, including influencer Charlotte Dawson, also star in the retelling of this popular classic. Kelsey-Beth is best known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls in Emmerdale. Scarlett was the daughter of Tom King and appeared between 2007 and 2011. Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am. Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm. Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! 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