Mel B promises her special effects panto ‘will be like a movie’

Spectacular: Mel B takes the role of Scary Queen in Snow White at Wembley Arena
Robert Dex @RobDexES15 April 2016

Former Spice Girl Mel B is promising to put on the world’s biggest pantomime at Wembley Arena.

The star will play the Scary Queen in a production of Snow White with a cast including Take Me Out host Paddy McGuinness, reality TV veteran Rylan Clark-Neal and former Strictly Come Dancing performers Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace.

The show, which comes to London on December 28 for five performances, includes a set with a 45ft castle, special effects, a 30-piece marching band and 100 performers.

Mel said: “At times it will be like a movie onstage with live actors. Our plan is to take the show to New York, introducing this unique British family entertainment style to America, but with our new twist.

"There are giant viewing screens that also project animated CGI backdrops so you won’t miss any action.

“I love panto and always take my kids, and this time they are going to appear with me so it is going to be very exciting and fun.

“But I also want to change the slightly cheesy image people have of the genre and present something on a spectacular scale whilst still retaining the traditional values.”

The show reunites Mel with Jon Conway who gave the star her panto debut as a teenager in her hometown of Leeds.

Conway, who is co-producing Snow White, said: “Mel auditioned for me when she was 18 and I recognised her as having been one of Bernie Clifton’s little ostriches when she was just seven.

“Mel spent three years with me before directly joining the Spice Girls. When we met up again recently, she is just the same genuine, funny, person but now a world superstar.”

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