This year’s pantomime will run at the theatre from the 8th December until the 7th January 2024.

The New Victoria Theatre in Woking has announced that BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke will star as Smee in its 2023 pantomime of Peter Pan.

Anton Du Beke has become a household name through regular television appearances as a host and guest on primetime television. After being a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing since it started in 2004, he joined the judging panel in 2021, having stepped in as a guest judge the year before. Talking about the news he said: “I’ve had so much fun in pantoland the last couple of years that I can’t wait to come to Woking this year as Smee in Peter Pan. See you all there!!”

Further casting has yet to be announced.

Join Peter Pan and the characters you know and love this Christmas in this swashbuckling panto adventure. This family treat will include all your favourites including Tinker Bell, Wendy, John and Michael Darling and Nana.

Peter Pan is produced by Crossroads Pantomime. Michael Harrison, Chief Executive said: “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome the ever so talented Anton Du Beke to our Woking production of Peter Pan. Anton’s showmanship, talent and personality have rightly earned him legions of fans, who I know are going to love seeing him team up with Peter Pan and take on the mighty Captain Hook in is this ultimate panto adventure for all the family!”

To book tickets visit ATG Tickets.