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Breaking Baz: UK Comedy Queen & ‘Doctor Who’ Star Catherine Tate Tops Bill As Wicked Fairy In 2025 London Palladium Panto ‘Sleeping Beauty’


Catherine Tate, the beloved British comedy queen and Doctor Who actress, will top the bill at this year’s London Palladium Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

Tate will play the role of panto baddie Carabosse, the wicked fairy that puts the curse on the princess that if she pricks her finger, she’ll die. In an exclusive comment for Deadline, Tate quipped: “I’m thrilled to be joining the cast for this year’s Palladium panto and very much hope to one day rival Nigel Havers’ record!” The panto, under Harrison’s control, roared back in 2016 with Cinderella starring Paul O’Grady, Amanda Holden and Clary alongside Havers, Zerdin, and Gary Wilmot.

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