Richie Hayes is one of Ireland’s most experienced pantomime performers, celebrating 25 years on the professional panto stage. A familiar face from the Gaiety Theatre Dublin, University Concert Hall Limerick, and stages across the USA, Richie has entertained audiences of all ages with his unique blend of comedy, music, and audience interaction. Television appearances include Mrs. Brown’s Boys, The Voice of Ireland, Celebrity Bainisteoir, to name a few.

Cliona Hagan has firmly established herself as one of Irish country music’s most beloved and dynamic performers. She first captured national attention as a finalist on RTÉ’s All Ireland Talent Show, quickly gaining recognition for her distinctive voice and seamless blend of Irish and American country influences. A Finalist in Dancing with the Stars (RTE) . She is delighted to be showing her evil side at this years Arena Panto.

Evan O’Hanlon is a performer, choreographer, and director with extensive experience across theatre, pantomime, television, and film. Some of his credits include Disney performances, Disenchanted, Dancing for Pink at the O2 Arena, and appearances on Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions at Wembley Arena. 

Evan spent seven years performing in pantomimes at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre and  eight years at the University Concert Hall, Limerick. After choreographing and starring as Jack in last year’s Arena Panto, he is delighted to return as the Prince and choreographer for this year’s production.

Holly is a Musical Theatre graduate of The International College of Musical Theatre London, originally from Waterford, Ireland.

Professional credits include; Lead Vocalist for Viking, Sage in The Phase,  Belinda King, Peter Pan (Wendy), A Night At The Movies and Beauty and The Beast (Belle).

Gary Barlow's Sing Tour and the 1914 Christmas Peace Truce Centenary Celebration

Holly is delighted to return in the Title role of Snowwhite after lasts years adventures in Jack and the Beanstalk as The Fairy.

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Alex is a 20-year-old third-year Musical Theatre student at the Cork School of Music. She has performed in both amateur and professional productions nationwide, earning an AIMS nomination for Best Female Singer for her portrayal of Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Last year, she made her arena panto debut as Jill in Jack and the Beanstalk at the WSH Arena and has also worked as a lead session vocalist on an international arena tour.

Michael is a Cork native who trained at the Montforts and has enjoyed a distinguished career on stage and screen. He is best known for his roles as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Sweeney in Sweeney Todd, Valentin in Kiss of the Spider Woman, and appearances in the hit RTÉ series The Young Offenders. His theatre credits span Ireland, the West End, and international productions, including Les Misérables and Fiddler on the Roof at the London Palladium, Camelot at Royal Opera House, Riverdance, Michael Collins, All Star Wars, and The Full Monty. Michael has also performed with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in numerous concerts at the National Concert Hall. He has starred  in the Everyman Panto, Cork for a number of years and looks forward to the role of Dame Nanny Nora.