Stratford East sets cast for 2025 pantomime

Stratford East has announced the cast and creative team for its 2025 pantomime Mama Goose, which runs from 21 November 2025 to 3 January 2026.

The production is written and directed by Vikki Stone and Tonderai Munyevu, with music by Robert Hyman and lyrics by Hyman and Stone.

The cast features Charlie Cameron as AI Jill, Duane Gooden as Mama Goose, Mya Fox-Scott as BFF (The Bougie Fierce Fairy), Jerome Lincoln as Katy Perry and ensemble, Ellie Seaton as WTF (The Wholesome Thoughtful Fairy), Grace Venus as the Tax Man and ensemble, Che Walker as Gary The Goose and Marcellus Whyte as Jack Goose.

The creative team includes Stewart J. Charlesworth as set and costume designer, Ciarán Cunningham as lighting designer, Dan Samson as sound designer, Rachel Wells as musical director, Rob Kelly as casting director, Kloé Dean as choreographer and Chantal Short as costume supervisor.

Mama Goose follows the story of a local lass and her golden-egg-laying goose as she faces the lure of fame and fortune. The show continues Stratford East’s tradition of reworking classic tales with its own twist for local audiences.