THE Wyvern Theatre has announced that Suzie Chard will join Keith Chegwin in this year’s pantomime, Aladdin, as Genie of the Lamp.

Suzie will join the pantomime straight from the UK Tour of Oliver!, where she is playing Widow Corney.

Producer Daryl Back said: “Suzie is a fabulous musical theatre performer with a fantastic voice and the role will be specifically written for her in order to show off this incredible talent.”

“Having Suzie Chard as the Genie has already made a wish of mine come true,” said theatre director Derek Aldridge.

“I cannot wait to see her take the Wyvern stage by storm in Aladdin. She is a brilliant theatrical performer and our audiences will love her.”

Aladdin will run at the Wyvern Theatre from December 8 to January 6. Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk.