REDDITCH'S Palace Theatre has announced that this year's panto will be ALADDIN and star of the stage, professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing favourite Robin Windsor will star as the Genie.

The panto will be coming to the venue in December.

Robin said: “I am unbelievably excited to be playing Genie in Aladdin.

"He’s known for his magic, his flamboyant costumes and his larger than life personality so I can’t wait to get going and make my mark with this great character.

"With years of Strictly under my belt I’m used to OTT costumes and giving big energetic performances - I can’t wait to put on a really magical show for Redditch.”

Robin first stepped into the limelight in 2010, making his Strictly debut with Patsy Kensit.

Following the hit season, 2011 became a standout Strictly year for Robin, where he matched his first year success, lasting until week nine with Anita Dobson and going on to win the Strictly Children in Need Special with Susannah Reid.

With the coveted glitter ball trophy in hand, Robin went on to partner Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden.

Away from TV screens, from 2003 to 2010, Robin was part of the cast of Burn the Floor, one of the leading ballroom based shows in the world.

Tickets for the family favourite are on sale now via redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk or 01527 65203.