A television and film actor will bring some festive sparkle to a city stage this Christmas.
Quinn Patrick will star as Tinker Bell in The All New Adventures of Peter Pan at Norwich Theatre Royal, running from December 5 to January 3, 2027.
Patrick, who has been in Emmerdale, Pennyworth and The Conjuring: The Last Rites, has spent more than 25 years performing as a pantomime Dame.
But this year, he will swap his signature gowns for fairy wings in a fresh take on the classic character.
"I am absolutely thrilled to be joining Norwich Theatre’s pantomime," he said.
"Having lived in Norfolk for more than a decade, I’ve sat in the audience and thoroughly enjoyed the pantos here, so to actually be a part of one is amazing.
"When the theatre approached me about playing Tink, I thought, oh yes. It’s quite exciting to do something different.
"I can't wait to take my traditional style of Dame and use it to create a wonderfully unique fairy."
Joining him in the cast are Joe Tracini as Smee and Karl Queensborough as Captain Hook.
Wendy Ellis, creative programmes director and lead producer of the pantomime at Norwich Theatre, described the casting as a perfect fit.
"Panto is all about breaking the rules, and this year we are giving Tinker Bell a twist," she added.
"We couldn't be more excited to reveal Quinn as our Tink.
"With a wealth of panto dame experience, we know that he will give our Tink a sparkle that will have the whole family laughing."
The pantomime promises magic, music, comedy and audience participation, with accessible performances including captioned, audio-described and BSL-interpreted options.
Tickets are on sale now and can be booked at norwichtheatre.org or by calling the box office.
