As we bump into Jason Manford dressed head to toe in royal raiment in his dressing room at a Manchester hotel in the middle of a surprisingly hot September weekday, it's safe to say this is not his first rodeo.
The comedian and TV presenter has become quite the regular on Manchester’s panto scene in recent years and this year will be no different.
Having previously appeared in Peter Pan and Jack and the Beanstalk, Jason, from Salford, is returning to the Opera House for a third year running where he’ll this time be taking on the role of Prince Charming in Cinderella (hence the outfit).
Each year, the theatre's festive production is often hailed as one of the best pantomimes in the country, with thousands flocking each December and January to see the high-stakes production values.
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