Coronation Street newcomer Ryan Early will be appearing in a pantomime in Darlington this Christmas.

The actor appeared on the ITV soap opera on Monday (July 17) for the first time as Darren Vance, and he will be entertaining audiences at The Majestic Theatre’s pantomime of Cinderella.

Ryan has also acted in Heartbeat and The Archers and will be playing Prince Charming from December 16 to 28.

This Christmas follow the rags to riches tale where dreams come true with a special invitation to the ball.

The Northern Echo: Coronation Street actor, Ryan Early, is coming to Darlington this Christmas. Picture: The Majestic TheatreCoronation Street actor, Ryan Early, is coming to Darlington this Christmas. Picture: The Majestic Theatre (Image: The Majestic Theatre)

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Cinderella is doomed to live un-happily ever after with her two horrible ugly sisters, but she manages with the help of her friend Buttons and a ‘magical’ Fairy Godmother to make all her dreams come true.

The cast also includes panto dame Stephen Longstaff as Ugly Sister Dolche, Hayley Warters as Buttons, Sarah Oakland as the Fairy Godmother, and newcomers Lucy Hallett-Jones as Cinderella, and Ryan Byrne as Ugly Sister Gabbana.

The Majestic Theatre posted on its Facebook page about the news: “We are thrilled to announce Coronation Street newcomer Ryan Early who appeared on the ITV soap on Monday for the first time will be taking a break from the Street at Christmas to lead the cast of Cinderella.

“You may also remember Ryan from Heartbeat and The Archers!”

The Northern Echo: Ryan Early is swapping in the cobbles for panto land in Darlington this Christmas. Picture: The Majestic TheatreRyan Early is swapping in the cobbles for panto land in Darlington this Christmas. Picture: The Majestic Theatre (Image: The Majestic Theatre)