You might spot some rather familiar faces in Hull’s East Park this weekend.
On Sunday, June 29, ex-Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver and comedian Paul Chuckle will be joining hundreds of families at The Big Malarkey to launch this year’s Hull New Theatre Pantomime, Beauty at the Beast. The duo will be joined by Jack Land Noble, Jack Gleadow and Liv Newcomb to take to the Big Top at 2pm.
Sue Cleaver is well-known for playing Eileen Grimshaw in hit ITV soap Coronation Street. She is also a regular guest panellist on Loose Women and spent an impressive 16 days in the jungle for the 2022 series of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.
Paul Chuckle is a household known for his double act The Chuckle Brothers, alongside his beloved brother Barry before his sad passing in 2018. Paul is a familiar face in theatres around the country and has appeared in numerous pantos, including shows in Hull over the years. When not on stage entertaining, Paul can often be found in some of the UK’s biggest nightclubs as a popular DJ.
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Following their appearance, the cast will sign autographs and take selfies with fans. The Big Malarkey is now in its eighth year and offers young literary fans the chance to meet authors artists and musicians.
Beauty And The Beast runs from Wednesday 10 to Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 at Hull New Theatre. Book at the Hull City Hall box office, call 01482 300 306 or visit www.hulltheatres.co.uk to book online.