2012 - Dick Whittington

Charlie Delaney

Almost like part of the set, Charlie has performed with the Chrysanthemums for the last 17 years, starring in most roles over this time; dancer, fairy, principle boy and girl and camels rear end. In what is likely to be her final run with the company. Charlie looks forward to taking on the role of Dick. Outside of the Chrysanths, Charlie has performed in other productions including 'Twelfth Night', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and 'The Life and Times of Henry Tudor'. Her TV credits include The Culture Show and LFC TV. In her spare time she is a member of the RAF Reserve Forces.

Steph Hatton

Steph is a veteran performer onstage and has been with the Chrysanthemums for the past three years. As well as performing, she has also written and directed productions for Wirral Borough Council that have been well received. Steph has also appeared in the channel 4 show Hollyoaks.

Luke Bennet

Luke has been performing as an actor and dancer since the age of six, and is excited to take his first part with Chrysanthemums. He has performed in Wirral and Liverpool in several amateur performances and in Blackpool recently in his first professional show, The Billy Fury Story.

Phil Gilroy

Phil has been involved in amateur dramatics for five years, appearing in pantomime as the dame as well as on three occasions one of the 'idiots'. These have all been with St Albans players and Phil is looking forward to appearing back at the Floral Pavilion in a new role.

Terry Davies

For over tens years Terry ran a youth theatre workshop at the Gladstone Theatre. He has performed over the years in plays, musicals and pantomimes. Terry has played a dame for a number of years for the Chrysanthemums and is looking forward to being Sarah Suet the Cook this year.

Hannah Bennet

Hannah has been dancing with the Chrysanthemums since she was 5 years old. Now at 13 she is enjoying the opportunity of having the role of the cat. Hannah has recently performed in the West Side Story at the Liverpool Empire and sang and danced danced in a professional production of The Billy Fury Story, in Blackpool.

Jed Flowerday

Jed has played guitar since he was 14, at 18 he secured an audition with a group from the TV show 'New Faces' and then toured Germany. He has been a Chrysanth since 2985 and had played both comedy and villainous roles, including idle Jack, Simple Simon, Wishey, Abanazer and an Ugly Sister. Jed also played the role of Bill Sykes in the Wallasey Operatic production of Oliver.

Graham Leigh

Graham has been involved with the Chrysanthemums for over 35 years, during which he has played many parts, including an ugly sister in Cinderella and the King rat. Graham is looking forward to playing Snatchit the rat catcher as he loves comedy. For the past few years he has put his experience to helping produce the Panto and writing scripts.

Victoria Delaney

Victoria has appeared in twelve Chrysanthemum Pantomimes and is following a long tradition within her family as her Grandad, Mum and Sister have all been members of the society. Victoria has recently appeared in Guys and Dolls at Lymm High School and her previous productions have included Sweeney Todd and Oklahoma. She has also appeared in Jane Eyre and her TV credits include BBC Two's, the Culture Show. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time with the society with roles including a dancer, and one of the Babes in Babes in the Wood. She is really excited to be performing this year in her second leading role.

Jessica Leigh

Jessica has been involved with the Chrysanths since 1985 when she appeared as a dancer aged 5. She has since progressed to playing more senior roles including principal girl in Aladdin and Jack & the Beanstalk. She is really looking forward to her roles in Dick Whittington which is her first appearance in pantomime at the new Floral Pavillion.

Jenna Watkins

Although this is only Jenna's second year with the Chrysanths, she is by no means a newcomer to the stage. Principal roles include Muzzy (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Freuline Scneider (Cabaret), Iysabel (Mort) and The Player (Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead). Jenna is a passionate choral singer, having been a member of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir & Liverpool Welsh Choral Union for many years.

Emily Sutcliffe