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A1’s BEN ADAMS TO PLAY PRINCE CHARMING IN IN MILTON KEYNES PREMIER PANTOMIMECINDERELLA

Robinsons and First Family Entertainment presents

Cinderella

Starring BOBBY DAVRO(EastEnders) ANTHEA TURNER (TV Favourite) BEN ADAMS(A1 Celebrity Big Brother) LOUISE DEARMAN (Evita)

Handsome A1 Singer and Songwriter Ben Adams will star as Prince Charming, to join the all-star cast at Milton Keynes Theatre in the regions premier pantomime - Cinderella.

British pop singer and songwriter, Ben Adams is best known as member of popular Brit award winning boyband, A1. A1’s first single, entered the UK singles chart at number six in early 1999 and went on to achieve fantastic chart success with a further two number ones and an additional 8 top ten hits under their belt .

When A1 came to a natural end in 2002Ben continued to work in the industry, turning his attention to writing and producing for other established and upcoming artists both in the Uk and the US. Ben’s has also enjoyed success as a solo artisit and in August announced the reforming of A1 for a comeback tour later this year. Ben runs his own recording studio in Battersea Park called Parkbench Studios.

Ben also hit the headlines early this year as a favourite and finalist in the last series of Channel 4’s Celebrity Big Brother.

This will be Bens first pantomime and he can’t wait to get on stage saying ‘pantomime is one of this countries greatest traditions and I can’t wait to get up there on the Milton Keynes stage and join in the fun”

Make sure you don’t miss out as your carriage awaits this Christmas for the most sparkling pantomime of them all.Cinderella will be everything you could possibly wish for. Book your tickets for Cinderella’s ball before the clock strikes twelve by calling 0844 8717652 (bkg fee) or visit (bkg fee)

Please note that due to other commitments Ben Adams will not be performing the role of Prince Charming from Sunday 6 December - Saturday 12 December inclusive.

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LISTINGS

Performances: 4th December 2009 to 17th January 2010

Times vary. Contact the Box Office or visit the website further details.

Tickets:£17 - £29

Box Office:0844 8717652 (bkg fee)

Groups Hotline: 01908 547609

Access Booking:0844 871 7677 (bkg fee)

Online Booking: fee)

NOTES TO EDITORS:

  • First Family Entertainment (FFE) will once again be producing this years sparkling pantomime at Milton Keynes Theatre,Cinderella 4 Dec- 17 Jan.
  • This year, the production will have Robinsons as a sponsor for the very first time. The nation’s favourite family soft drink is supporting a national celebration of pantomime up and down the country and is delighted to be part of bringing the magic of Cinderella to the stage.
  • Milton Keynes Theatre is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), currently the largest theatre group in the West End and separately, the second largest in the UK regions, with a total of 23 venues) ()

If you have any questions or require any further information please contact:

Becky Martin

Press & Communications Officer

Milton Keynes Theatre

01908 547603