Stars hit the red carpet for Birmingham Hippodrome panto opening - in pictures

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This week, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs opened with a star-studded event at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Among special guests on the red carpet were celebrity chef, Glynn Purnell, Great British Bake Off’s Michael Chakraverty and Olympic medallist, Katharine Merry.

BBC Midland Today's Satnam Rana with family
BBC Midland Today's Satnam Rana with family

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs features Lesley Joseph as the Wicked Queen, Matt Slack as Muddles, Joe McElderry as The Spirit in the Mirror, Faye Brookes as Snow White, Flawless as The Wicked Queen’s Men, Doreen Tipton as The Lady in Waiting, Andrew Ryan as Nanny Annie Aspirin and Jac Yarrow as The Prince.

Great British Bake Off's Michael Chakraverty with Glynn Purnell and his familyplaceholder image
Great British Bake Off's Michael Chakraverty with Glynn Purnell and his family

They are joined by Josh Bennett, George Coppen, Simeon Dyer, Craig Garner, Lee Hill, Jamie John and Blake Lisle as The Magnificent Seven.

The show runs until February 2.

For more information and to buy tickets, click here.

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