Worthing pantomime cast revealed for 2025 Cinderella production

Worthing Theatres & Museum have confirmed the cast and creative team for this year’s pantomime, Cinderella, which will run at the Pavilion Theatre from 4 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.

The production follows the success of last year’s Robin Hood and promises another lively festive season for local families.

Leading the cast is Puja Panchkoty, known for her role as Jen in the BAFTA-winning CBeebies series Andy’s Adventures, who makes her Worthing pantomime debut in the title role. Returning to the Pavilion stage are Paul Giddings, doubling as performer and director in the role of Fairy Fou Fou, and Jannine Pardo as the Wicked Baroness. They will be joined by Harry Hodge as Prince Charming, Jessica Spalis and Katherine Kotz as the Hardup Sisters, Richard Edwards as Dandini, and Dizzy as Buttons.

CEO and artistic director Amanda O’Reilly said the annual pantomime is “the highlight of the festive season” and praised the combination of new and returning talent. Producer Paul Holman added that the show will deliver “spectacular costumes, dazzling sets, and all the laughter, music and magic that make pantomime so special” for Worthing audiences.