Katie Price’s singing career was a flash in the pan, but she’ll be trying harder with her wicked new panto role.

Katie will be treading the boards for the first time as the Wicked Fairy in Sleeping Beauty at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking.

Katie isn’t a stranger to a garish outfit, but she bore more than a passing resemblance to Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent character in her horned headdress as the news of her new project was announced.

The mother-of-five said: “I’m not sure who’s more excited about my role in panto, me or the kids! They’re going to enjoy it so much seeing me up on stage, although they might find it strange that I’m being so evil.”

Angelina Jolie played Maleficent in the live-action version of Sleeping Beauty
Is Katie taking styling tips from Maleficent?  (Disney)

“Sleeping Beauty is one of the kids’ favourite stories and I simply couldn’t resist the opportunity. The people of Woking better watch out as I’m coming to getcha!” she added.

Katie will be sharing the scary role with former EastEnders actress and stage regular Anita Dobson.

CBeebies fans will note they’re not the only famous faces. The role of Prince Charming will be played by Mr Bloom AKA Ben Faulks.

Katie will star in Sleeping Beauty from 11-27 December. Anita will take over from 28 December – 10 January 2016.