A star of last year’s Harpenden pantomime will be returning to the town’s stage this Christmas.

Herts Advertiser: This year's Harpenden Public Halls pantomime will be Dick WhittingtonThis year's Harpenden Public Halls pantomime will be Dick Whittington (Image: Archant)

Luke Roberts, who played Buttons in the 2016 panto Cinderella at Harpenden Public Halls, is returning to the venue this December.

The star of TV’s Hi-5 will be playing Idle Jack in Act One Pantomimes’ production of Dick Whittington.

Chris Law of Act One said: “Luke was a great success in last year’s panto, and audiences loved him!

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“In fact, we received many requests to ask Luke to come back, so we have.”

The actor is looking forward to returning to the town.

He said: “I had so much fun in Harpenden in 2016 that I was really keen to return in 2017 – so I am!

“Playing Idle Jack in the panto is going to be a real hoot. I can’t wait.”

Dick Whittington runs from Saturday, December 9 to Friday, December 22.

• Tickets are on sale now via www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk/events/dick-whittington/ or by calling the box office on 01582 767525.