Call The Midwife star Laura Main is making dreams come true in her role as the Fairy Godmother this Christmas.
But the popular actor has already had her own wishes granted for the festive season.
The 38-year-old, who plays former nun Shelagh Turner in the BBC Sunday night drama, is back in Aberdeen for an extended two-month stay while she appears in panto at His Majesty’s, the theatre where her career began.
Being able to spend so much time in her home city, while also doing what she loves, is the perfect scenario for the star.
“I’m always on the move, going wherever the work is, but I live in London,” Laura explained.
“That’s where we film Call The Midwife, and although I get up the road as much as I can to see everybody, it’s never been for a period as long as this.
“It’s been that way ever since I left home to go to drama school. I come up often, but there’s always something pulling me back.
“I always hope to be home for Christmas, but last year I was in Leeds with Shrek The Musical. The year before I was in Edinburgh, again with Shrek, so I was able to go home for Christmas Day.
“This year, though, I was back in Aberdeen before the decorations were up and it’s been really lovely.
“I’m staying at my mum and dad’s and being well looked after.
“It’s quite a unique set-up for me, to be with the people I love and also getting to do what I love.
“I’m always very envious of folk who can pop round to their parents’ place for Sunday lunch, because I don’t get to do that, so this is pretty special.”
Television and stage star Louie Spence will lead the cast of this year’s spectacular family pantomime Cinderella at His Majesty’s Theatre, alongside HMT favourite Alan McHugh, Call the Midwife star Laura Main and River City funny man Paul-James Corrigan.
HMT audiences shall go to the ball as Cinderella transforms from rags to riches, outwits her Wicked Stepsisters and with the help of her hilarious friend Buttons and her Fairy Godmother, wins the heart of the dashing Prince Charming. Cinderella will feature all of the ingredients of the perfect pantomime; a fabulous cast and orchestra, laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery and special effects, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses for all the family to enjoy. Cinderella will once again be produced by Qdos Entertainment, the world’s biggest pantomime producer and the team behind the annual must-see HMT pantomime.
The clock is ticking! Don’t miss your chance to see Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes.
https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/family/cinderella-panto-2019-20/1887
