THE Orchard Theatre in Dartford has won the chase to bag big-name television presenter and actor Bradley Walsh for the panto season.

Star of Law and Order UK and The Chase, Bradley will appear in Cinderella from Saturday, December 14 to Saturday, January 4.

Orchard Theatre Director Chris Glover says: “I am delighted that Bradley will be starring in our Christmas pantomime, Cinderella. He is one of the country’s leading entertainers and a household name and I’m sure our patrons will be thrilled to watch him on stage.

“Last year we were overwhelmed with the number of letters and emails from customers telling us how much they loved the panto and we are confident that Cinderella is going to be as much fun!”

Tickets are available at orchardtheatre.co.uk or 01322 220000.