The identity of another panto character at this winter’s festive spectacular at Mansfield Palace Theatre has been revealed.

More than half of the tickets for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which will run from 22nd November to 31st December have already sold.

Now, adding to the cast of CBeebies star Katrina Bryan as the Wicked Queen and comedian Adam Moss as Muddles, Ben Harlow is returning for a second successive year as the outrageously flamboyant Dame Dilly Donut.

Ben wowed audiences last year as Widow Twankey, and he’s ready to turn up the glitter, the giggles, and the glamour once again.

“I am delighted to be returning to the Palace Theatre, with the hilariously, brilliant Adam Moss and Katrina Bryan as the evil Wicked Queen. We had a blast last year, didn’t we? Twankey’s laundry was rocking and so were the Mansfield audiences, too.

“This year Dame Dilly Donut will be just as outrageous. Snow White will have music, dancing, and laughs a go go! Mansfield, let’s party!”

Away from Mansfield, Ben has starred in a wide variety of shows, from Mamma Mia! and Legally Blonde to Beauty And The Beast and West Side Story. Offstage, you might have seen him in television adverts for Radox and Tic Tacs, or heard him on hit podcast Benjy’s Café.

Martin Dodd, managing director at UK Productions, whch is bringing the panto to the Palace, added: “With the return of Ben and Adam, and the electrifying presence of Katrina, this production promises the perfect blend of high-quality storytelling, breathtaking staging, and full-throttle fun.

“It’s a panto bursting with heart, humour, and magic — the kind that only comes around once a year. Trust me, you do not want to miss this.”

David Evans, assistant director for Health, Communities and Insight at Mansfield District Council, which operates the theatre, said: “Pantomime isn’t just about festive fun — it’s a vital part of our local economy.

“Every ticket sold helps support jobs, local businesses, and the theatre itself.

“It generates income and lasting memories for families, bringing the community together in the most magical way at Christmas time.”

To buy tickets, go to mansfieldpalace.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01623 463133.