Cast Reveal for My First Panto: Goldilocks and The Three Little Bears

We’re bringing back a much-loved festive family show, My First Panto: Goldilocks and the Three Little Bears, running from 6 December 2026 to 1 January 2027.

Created especially for children aged seven and under, My First Panto gives young audiences their first taste of the great British festive tradition of pantomime. This gentle, interactive Christmas adventure is specially designed for little ones, combining music, storytelling and audience participation in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

This year’s cast features Jack Blakey (Daddy Bear/MD/Composer), Celeste Collier (Mummy Bear) and Charlotte Rutherfoord (Goldilocks), bringing Goldilocks’ woodland adventure to life as she sets off on a journey full of music, friendship and discovery. Along the way, children will meet three friendly bears and become part of the story themselves, with plenty of opportunities to sing, dance and join in the fun.

With a running time tailored for younger audiences and lots of chances to interact, there’s hardly time for little ones to get fidgety. The production is designed to be welcoming for first-time theatre-goers, helping young children build confidence while discovering the magic of live performance.

"There's something truly magical about seeing a child experience theatre for the very first time. My First Panto is designed to be welcoming, playful and full of adventure, giving young audiences the confidence to join in, sing along and become part of the story. We're delighted to welcome back Jack and Celeste and introduce Charlotte to the My First Panto family. Together they'll help create a festive woodland adventure packed with laughter, music and Christmas magic."
- Mark Finbow, Director of My First Panto.

A festive favourite for Norfolk families, schools and nurseries, My First Panto has become a cherished Christmas tradition at The Garage, introducing thousands of young children to the joy of theatre in a way that is accessible, engaging and age-appropriate.

Cast Biographies

Jack Blakey

Jack is an actor-musician trained at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. His credits include work with Trestle Theatre, Full House Theatre and Birmingham Rep’s community programmes.

Celeste Collier

Celeste trained at Mountview and has extensive experience in early-years theatre, puppetry and sensory storytelling, performing with Polka Theatre, Half Moon Theatre and Little Angel Theatre.

Charlotte Rutherfoord

Charlotte is a Guildford School of Acting graduate and experienced actor-musician whose previous work includes productions with Theatre Hullabaloo and Norwich Puppet Theatre.

Booking Information
We have a special offer to schools and early years settings to take advantage of exclusive benefits, such as free in-school workshops and digital creative activity packs.

Little ones and their families are also encouraged to join in the fun, interact with the story, dance with characters and explore the performance at their own place. It’s the perfect introduction to live theatre!

Cast Reveal for My First Panto: Goldilocks and The Three Little Bears

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