Some of the cast of Cinderella pictured during dress rehearsal

Coronation Street’s Kate Anthony has escaped the Street’s tram accident for the relative safety of Margate’s Winter Gardens, where she joined the cast for rehearsals of Cinderella.

With beautiful sets, a hilarious script, great music and a talented, lively young cast, the production -- which is on from Sunday December 19 to Thursday December 30 -- promises to be a most entertaining pantomime.

As Auntie Pam in Coronation Street, Kate successfully managed the wedding of Tyrone and Mollie but, as Baroness Hardup, she’ll have a tougher job getting her daughters, the Ugly Sisters, married off.

Coralie Hughes, who plays Cinderella, was thrilled to meet her Prince Charming – Hollyoaks’ Oliver Farnworth. Matt Hurst, Coralie’s real-life partner who plays Buttons in the show, was keeping a close watch to make sure that Oliver, didn’t live up to the reputation of his Hollyoaks character, bad boy Will Hackett.

Cinderella is being co-produced by The Panto Company, a major producer of pantomimes and holiday park entertainment throughout the country, headed by Whitstable-born Matt Lee-Alliston, and Reach Productions, run by Paul Mills and Rosita Yarboy, who have directed and choreographed pantomimes across the country with some of the biggest names in show business.

Readers of the Thanet Extra have an opportunity to see this fabulous show at a special rate of two seats for the price of one at selected performances by cutting out the token on page 3 of this week's paper (out on Wednesday) and presenting it at the Winter Gardens box office.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see this amazing show – cut out your token and book your seats.

For more details, ring the box office on 01843 296111