
Milton Keynes Theatre have made further announcements for cast members at their Christmas pantomime of Peter Pan later this year.
The theatre had previously announced in January that Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood had been cast as Peter Pan for the pantomime, which will run from 6th December 2024 to 5th January 2025.
Comedian and Ventriloquist Max Fulham has been announced as a new addition to the cast as Smee, while West End star Ross Carpenter will be playing the title role of Peter Pan.
Full cast announcements will be made later in 2024 ahead of the first rise of the curtain in December.
Comedian and ventriloquist Max has previously performed a one man show in theatres across the UK and internationally. Highlights include appearing in The Good Old Days at Leeds City Varieties and performing on the Blackpool Opera House stage as part of the Blackpool Magic Convention.
Max has also had previously been a headline performer at the prestigious Venthaven Ventriloquist Convention in the USA. With TV appearances including ITV’s Saturday night show Game of Talents, Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable on Dave and the revival of the classic Crackerjack!, and regular shows as a stand-up comedian, Max has a resume of high-profile shows for his comedic talents.
On joining the cast of Peter Pan, Max said: “I’m thrilled to be at the wonderful Milton Keynes Theatre for the festive season in this year’s pantomime! Peter Pan is a show I’ve never done before so I’m incredibly excited and I’m delighted to be working with Craig Revel Horwood!”
Peter Pan himself Ross is currently starring in Royal Caribbean’s inaugural production of The Wizard of Oz until October 2024.
Previously, Ross has played Elder Davis in the West End cast of The Book of Mormon and played the title role of Peter Pan at the Opera House Manchester in 2022. Further credits include Angel in Kinky Boots the Musical in Concert (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), Elder Grant in The Book of Mormon (West End), Bobby C in Saturday Night Fever (MMP/Guernsey) & Ensemble/Cover Bertie in Mrs Henderson Presents (Toronto).
Emma Sullivan, Theatre Director at Milton Keynes Theatre said, “After the great reception that we received for the announcement that Craig Revel Horwood would be starring in this year’s panto, we’re thrilled to also welcome Max Fulham and Ross Carpenter! We’re sure all three stars will bring the panto magic that everyone enjoys, and we look forward to welcoming our audiences this festive season”.