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03 Apr 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Ruth says Hi-Di-Hi! to Princess Theatre panto role

EXCLUSIVE: Ruth says Hi-Di-Hi! to Princess Theatre panto role
Hi-Di-Hi! star Ruth Madoc and former EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood are heading to Torquay to star in this year's pantomime at the Princess Theatre. Best known for her role as Gladys Pugh in the 1980s BBC TV comedy, Ruth is set to play The Empress in Ala

Hi-Di-Hi! star Ruth Madoc and former EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood are heading to Torquay to star in this year's pantomime at the Princess Theatre.

Best known for her role as Gladys Pugh in the 1980s BBC TV comedy, Ruth is set to play The Empress in Aladdin.

Joining Ruth on the Princess Theatre stage from Friday, December 9, until New Year's Eve, is Ricky, who played Fatboy in the TV soap.

Aladdin will be played by Jay Edwards, who shot to fame with boy band Eton Road in TV's X Factor.

Princess Theatre panto regulars Carl Johns and Phil Randall are back - this year as Wishee Washee and Widow Twankey.

For Aladdin tickets, visit www.atgtickets.com/shows/aladdin/princess-theatre-torquay/

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