CHILDREN'S television star Chris Jarvis will is to appear in this year's pantomime at the Wyvern Theatre.

He features as the loveable Muddles in Sleeping Beauty, billed as ‘a dream come true’ for children and adults alike.'

Chris, who will also direct the production, has worked as an actor and presenter for children’s television for more than two decades.

Over the years he has appeared in shows such as Playdays, The Demon Headmaster, Chuckle-vision and Show Me Show Me.

He has also starred in more than 20 professional pantomimes, including several televised versions for Cbeebies.

Chris is currently nominated for two Great British Pantomime Awards including for best principal boy in Poole Lighthouse's production of Dick Whittington.

Wyvern Theatre director Robert Miles said he was excited about this year's production.

“We are delighted to welcome the ‘panto-tastic’ Chris Jarvis to Swindon for this year’s Sleeping Beauty.

"The well-known face of CBeebies is also a veteran pantomime performer, having starred in the best shows across the UK for the last 25 years.

“His experience and talent will ensure our audiences get the kind of high quality Christmas treat which a visit to Swindon guarantees.

“Prepare for all the silly stories, magical music and great gags that are loved by the whole family."

With more members of the cast are due to be announced soon, the Wyvern is set to produce what it hopes will be another record-breaking pantomime with Sleeping Beauty.

It follows sell-out runs of Aladdin in 2018 and Peter Pan in 2017, which starred Eastenders actor Adam Woodyatt, and Cinderella in 2016 with former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas.

Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients Swindon audiences have come to expect, the Wyvern promises that Sleeping Beauty will be spectacularly brought to life with an 2abundance of dance, side-splitting comedy, sensational song and plenty of festive fun.2

The show will run from Saturday December 7 to Sunday January 5.

Tickets can be booked online at swindontheatres.co.uk or by calling the ticket office on 01793 524 481.