St Albans pantomime legend Bob Golding is set to make his return to the Alban Arena after missing the show in recent years.

Bob will join fellow St Albans favourite Ian Kirkby this winter, for a new production of Cinderella.

Both actors will play the ugly sisters in the performance, marking Ian Kirkby's third performance as a dame.

In 2021, it was announced that Bob would be bowing out of the St Albans festivities, to focus on new opportunities instead.

This followed a cancelled tenth pantomime in the city for him, with the entire run of Mother Goose scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement released on social media, Bob said: "I can now announce that I’m returning to The Alban Arena for pantomime this year with my dearest pal Ian Kirkby.

"We shall be outing our ugly sisters in Cinderella. See you at the ball!"

A video and announcement was also made by the Alban Arena, with tickets now available.

"The panto cast you have been waiting for, and it's pure gold", began the statement.

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"Super exciting Cinderella news, St Albans legend Bob Golding is back and he's joining everyone's favourite Ian Kirkby to play the wicked (but very funny) step sisters.

"With an all-star cast to be announced soon, this year's show promises to be the biggest and funniest pantomime yet."

Tickets can be purchased at www.alban-arena.co.uk, with the pantomime running from December 12 until January 12, 2025.