Brummie comedian Joe Lycett visits Stourbridge for charity panto
A pantomime in the Black Country hoping to raise money for charity enjoyed a successful opening night as a celebrity comedian paid a visit.
The Mary Stevens Hospice Pantomime Company was visited by Joe Lycett at Stourbridge Town Hall on Wednesday night, for a first performance of Peter Pan.
The charity, based on Hagley Road, said opening night "couldn't have gone any better" with the Birmingham-based comedian in the audience.
Will Phipps, who plays Mr Smee and is creative director of the show, said: "He was lovely - he came onto the stage at the end of the show and asked how it went, He was interested in how we had made it work in such a small venue.
"I think he was taken aback and he couldn't believe it was our opening night!"
The production saw a star-studded cast, including X Factor singer Christopher Maloney as Captain Hook and Gogglebox's Sandi Bogle as a magical mermaid.
People can see the charity's production of Peter Pan until February 22 by booking at boroughhalls.co.uk/msh-peter-pan.html?fbclid=IwAR0tuPvPkuy67RaAJdELxIo52sUgGseU0dXAtqcsI-A7cyY-auLm9YqAt-A
