Cumbernauld panto cast announced: Baltic | pantomime 2025

The cast has been announced for the 2025 Cumbernauld panto, Baltic!

Today Ginger and Jester Productions announces the cast for its upcoming panto at Cumbernauld Theatre, Baltic, written by Jerry Taylor.

Baltic: Cumbernauld Theatre pantomime 2025

Baltic is at Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse from Saturday 22 November to Sunday 24 December

Brave young Elsbeth, with magical powers still to be unleashed, lives in the snowy village of Glenfrost. When her brother Kai is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen Chillblane and her slippery sidekick Jack Frost, she sets off on a daring rescue mission.

She’s joined by her hilariously cheeky pal Sammy the Slush, her snow-stopping mammy Dame Agnes Avalunch, and a whole host of frosty new friends, including a talking snowman called Nolaff who’s lost his carrot and his sense of smell.

Along the way, they face chaotic trolls, a ravenous seven-foot Yeti, and a snowstorm or two as Elsbeth discovers what she’s really capable of.

Packed with cool tunes, snowballing laughs and plenty of chances to shout out, Baltic is a heartwarming festive adventure for the whole family. Full of friendship, fun and a little sprinkle of panto magic.

Cumbernauld panto, Baltic cast

This heartwarming festive adventure will be brought to life by Alex Robertson (Still Game) as Dame Agnes Avalunch and Lauren O’Hare (Winds of Change – Tram Direct; Beauty and the Beast – Fizzgig Theatre) as Elspeth.

They’re joined by two talented graduates of the local New College Lanarkshire, who will be making their panto debuts on the Cumbernauld stage: Kathleen McClenaghan as Nolaff and Milly Sweeney as Jack Frost.

Also appearing are Jerry Taylor, who has penned this year’s panto, as Sammy the Slush, and Abbie Watson, who doubles up as choreographer and musical director, as Chilblain, the Snow Queen.

Writer and performer Jerry Taylor said:

‘My mission this Christmas is to bring belly laughs and chaos to Cumbernauld, and I am relishing the challenge. For me, it’s all about entertainment and sending everyone home smiling and buzzing for Christmas. Panto is for laughing, singing and dancing and we will bring you it all in abundance.’

Cumbernauld Theatre Trust is thrilled to welcome Ginger and Jester Productions to Lanternhouse with their panto for the first time this year. With in-house producing work currently on-pause due to ongoing funding challenges, this special collaboration ensures that audiences of all ages will be able to enjoy a memorable festive production in the venue and continue to enjoy one of the most magical theatre-going times of the year.

Baltic will run at Lanternhouse Main Auditorium from Sat 22 November to Wed 24 December.

For tickets and full listings information call the box office on 01236 732887 or visit https://lanternhousearts.org