{"id":640694,"date":"2025-12-18T18:05:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/640694\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T18:05:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:05:18","slug":"cast-of-ms-bank-arena-panto-spread-christmas-cheer-at-zoes-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/640694\/","title":{"rendered":"Cast of M&S Bank Arena panto spread Christmas cheer at Zoe’s Place"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cast of this year\u2019s M&S Bank Arena pantomime, paid a visit to Zoe\u2019s Place to spread Christmas cheer to children, their\u00a0families\u00a0and staff.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The visit featured stars including\u00a0Coronation Street\u00a0favourite\u00a0Helen Flanagan\u00a0and much-loved panto performer\u00a0Bippo, who delighted children and siblings with flashing festive gifts such as glow wands and light-up toys. The cast also led everyone in Christmas songs and classic panto fun, bringing smiles,\u00a0laughter\u00a0and a truly memorable festive atmosphere to the hospice.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The visit was made possible thanks to the strong and growing relationship between\u00a0M&S Bank Arena\u00a0and\u00a0Liverpool Zoe\u2019s Place, which was strengthened earlier this year through a successful fundraising event hosted at the arena. That partnership inspired this year\u2019s Christmas visit, reinforcing the shared commitment to supporting local children and families.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From next year,\u00a0Liverpool Zoe\u2019s Place will become Little Lights, continuing its vital mission to care for babies,\u00a0children\u00a0and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, while supporting families at the most\u00a0difficult times\u00a0of their lives.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gina Earnshaw, Senior Corporate and Major Donor Fundraiser at Liverpool Zoe\u2019s Place said:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cYesterday\u2019s visit was truly magical for our children and families. At Liverpool Zoe\u2019s Place we always strive to make Christmas as special and joyful as possible for everyone here, and seeing familiar panto faces, hearing festive\u00a0songs\u00a0and watching smiles light up the rooms was incredibly heart-warming. We are so grateful to M&S Bank Arena and the panto cast for their kindness and continued support,\u00a0partnerships like this mean so much to us.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\nBen Williams, Commercial & Business Development Director for the ACC Liverpool Group, who operate the M&S Bank Arena added:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cOur relationship with Liverpool Zoe\u2019s Place has grown stronger this year following the incredible fundraising efforts at the arena, and we were determined to turn that support into something truly special this Christmas. Bringing the panto cast to visit the children and families was a perfect way to give back to an amazing charity that does life-changing work every day.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

James Shone, Managing Director of Shone Productions, co-producer of the M&S Bank arena\u2019s pantomime, said:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cPanto is all about joy, laughter and bringing people together, so being able to share that spirit with the children and families at Liverpool Zoe\u2019s Place has been an absolute honour. Our cast were deeply moved by the visit, and\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0proud to support such an important local hospice.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The visit marks another milestone in the growing partnership between M&S Bank Arena and Liverpool Zoe\u2019s Place,\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0how entertainment, community and compassion can come together to make a real difference.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can book your tickets to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at M&S Bank Arena here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Find out more about the incredible work of Zoe\u2019s Place here<\/a>.
\nFind out what\u2019s on across Liverpool this Christmas on our website<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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