James Peacock (Tough)

It will take a lot to keep James off our stage. As if wearing outrageous dresses... and not forgetting the alluring coconut shell and straw skirt outfit last year were not enough, he still came back for more. James has ditched the dress this year for an evil male role for a change, but with a twist as he's part of a comic duo this year. It's always great to have James on our stage... even if it means he might arrest the audience if they don't laugh, cheer and boo enough.

Tony Dent (Mother Hubbard)

Having swashed his buckle as Cassim the Pirate King in last year's panto, Tony is reverting to type as Mother Hubbard again this year. He tells us it's the lure of womanly attire rather than strong arm tactics by the director that compelled him to take on the Dame. Never really happier than when pretending to be the cheerfully 'put upon' character with designs on anything in trousers, Tony reports that his mother says that he's enjoying himself - and he hopes you do too!!

Chris Mikami (Ruthless)

We welcome Chris back this year after a too-long-a break as part of our 60th birthday celebration with faces past, present and new, to live up to his standard as half of the comedy act 'Tough and Ruthless'. We are a little concerned however, as apparently he knows most of his lines. And if this shock isn't enough, we'll even get to see him sing, dance... and even into a dress again! We're sure it will be a memorable performance.

John Lacy (Sheriff)

John is enjoying his third appearance on the Woldingham stage, having previously appeared as Fag in the Players' 2006 production of 'The Rivals' and more recently opposite Sarah, our director, as Colonel Parke in 'Viceroy Sarah'. He will be taking on the slightly more serious role of Rudyard Kipling in the Miller Centre's production of 'My Boy Jack' in April where he looks forward to working once again 'under' Tony Dent (who this time will be directing).