Sooty, Sweep and Soo are heading down the yellow brick road to Croydon as Easter panto returns to Fairfield Halls.

The CITV favourites and their chum Richard Cadell will star in The Wizard of Oz on Wednesday, March 30, and Thursday, March 31.

Richard will play the Scarecrow while Sooty performs his magic.

Richard said: “Sooty, being a brilliant magician, is very excited about meeting the great Wizard himself and Sweep has borrowed Sooty's water pistol to squirt the Wicked Witch - though I'd bet it's the audience that's in for the drenching…”

Sooty added: “I think Richard is perfectly cast as the scarecrow as he's never had a brain! The panto is going to be a spectacular giggle for the whole family and I can't wait to meet all my fans after the show - Izzy Wizzy - see you all in Oz.”

Soo said: “I'm hoping to take Dorothy shopping for shoes - I've always felt that ruby slippers clash with gingham.”

Tickets cost £19.50 adults, £17.50 children and concessions and a family ticket costs £71. Go to Fairfield.co.uk or call 020 8688 9291.

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