THE Theatre Royal in Plymouth has announced that television stars John Partridge and Samantha Womack will headline in its pantomime this Christmas.

Dick Whittington will begin its run on Friday, December 14, with John Partridge leading the cast as King Rat.

John, who has a long stage career, is perhaps best known, as Christian Clarke in the BBC’s EastEnders.

Joining him as Fairy Bow Bells will be actress and singer Samantha Womack who appeared in EastEnders as the late Ronnie Mitchell.