A Britain’s Got Talent Winner and a kids’ TV legend are poised for panto at the Palace Theatre, in Redditch.

Christmas is still a long time away, but the countdown has started with the signing of two stars.

A spokesman said: "A classic family pantomime is set to touch down in Redditch this Christmas with two stars of the stage and screen leading the line up in the spectacular Snow White.

A spokesman said: Britain's Got Talent Winner Jai McDowall is sure to charm audiences with his powerhouse vocal talents as Snow White’s handsome prince, while kids’ TV legend Dave Benson Phillips is set to play the adorable panto funny man Muddles!

"Jai McDowall fast became a firm favourite with millions in Britain’s Got Talent, winning a legion of fans for his unique classical renditions of pop hits. Branded ‘one to watch’ and the ‘dark horse’ of the competition by star judge Amanda Holden, Jai successfully sang his way into the live final. He took to the stage for the final time in front of 13 million viewers with an emotional rendition of the Josh Groban hit “To Where You Are.” His powerful vocal secured his victory, scooping him a cool £100,000 prize along with a coveted slot at the 2011 Royal Variety Performance."

The spokesman added: "Kids’ TV favourite Dave Benson Phillips has been at the heart of family entertainment for thirty years, becoming one of the most popular faces on the small screen. His big break came when he has working at Haven Holidays as a Children’s Uncle. He was spotted by the BBC and given the chance to appear in Playbus, which later became Playdays, a programme that ran successfully for 6 years.

This led to Dave being given his own show by the BBC, the phenomenally popular BAFTA nominated Get Your Own Back, which ran for fourteen series. He was given another major show in 1996, this time for ITV, called Wake Up in The Wild Room, which was aired every Saturday morning for two years."

Pantomime Producer Paul Holman said “I am thrilled to have Jai and Dave join what is already shaping up to be a stellar cast of sensational talent. Jai’s charm and amazing vocal talents and Dave’s showmanship will ensure this production of Snow White is a truly magical experience for all the family.”

Snow White opens at the Palace Theatre, Redditch from Wednesday December 6 until Sunday December 31.

Tickets are available now from the box office (01527 65203) and online at www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk