Alhambra panto cast bring New Year cheer to Marie Curie Hospice

Members of the Alhambra's Snow White pantomime, including Sinitta and the Magnificent Seven, visited Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford ahead of a matinee to meet patients, families, staff and volunteers. The visit was intended to share New Year cheer and create lasting memories.

Cast members from the Alhambra's Snow White pantomime visited Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford ahead of a recent matinee. The group included Sinitta, who plays The Spirit of Pantomime, and the Magnificent Seven led by Jamie John. The hospice provides specialist care and support for people with terminal illness and for their families. The visit was arranged to share some New Year cheer with patients, families, staff and volunteers. Visit details: - The visiting cast included Sinitta and the Magnificent Seven: Jamie John, Josh Bennett, Andy Herd, Kyle Herd, Paul Monoghan, Craig Salisbury and Richard Blenkiron. - The cast made the visit ahead of a matinee performance at the Alhambra theatre. - Marie Curie Hospice, Bradford, provides expert care for people with terminal illness and offers support to families and loved ones. - Occupational therapist Lorna Smith attended with her children Lyla and Isaac; Lorna's father was cared for at the hospice in January 2024 and died there a few weeks later, and she now works at the hospice. - Rachel Woodington, Head of Nursing and Quality at Marie Curie Bradford, thanked the cast and said the visit helped create lasting memories for patients, families and staff. Summary: The visit offered moments of enjoyment for patients, families and hospice staff and highlighted the hospice's role in providing comfort and memory-making. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs runs at the Alhambra until 18 January; any further visits were undetermined at this time.