ROBIN HOOD: THE PANTOMIME ADVENTURE Closes 1/24 at New Theatre in Cardiff

ROBIN HOOD: THE PANTOMIME ADVENTURE at the New Theatre in Cardiff will close on January 24, 2010.

"From Torchwood to Sherwood...John Barrowman is back for 2009! Following his record-breaking run in our 2006-07 pantomime, the New Theatre is delighted to announce the return of the Torchwood and Doctor Who star in the spectacular show for all the family, Robin Hood. Join John as Robin along with his Merry Men as they battle the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham in the pantomime that's packed with comedy, music, excitement and plenty of surprises!"

Other cast members for ROBIN HOOD: THE PANTOMIME ADVENTURE include Andy Jones, Natalia Pestova & Alexei Kislitsyn ("Dancing on Ice"), Pete Gallagher, Malinda Parris and Will Kenning.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk.

It was announced last month that John Barrowman is set to join the cast of Menier Chocolate Factory's La Cage aux Folles, stepping into the role of Albin on 9/14.

Barrowman is a common face in English house-holds, having been a judge on UK reality TV shows "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" and the BBC program "I'd Do Anything" (to cast stars of Oliver!). He is also the star of the hit TV series "Torchwood."

In 2005, Barrowman appeared on the West End in A Few Good Men. His many other West End credits include Anything Goes (both in 1989 and in its 2003 revival), Grease!, The Phantom of the Opera, The Fix, Hair, Aspects of Love, Miss Saigon, Beauty and the Beast and Chicago, and he has appeared in the States in two Sondheim shows--Broadway's Putting It Together and as Bobby in Company at the Kennedy Center, as well as in Sunset Boulevard. Barrowman has appeared on TV on "Central Park West," and "Titans," and currently plays Captain Jack Harkness on the BBC series "Doctor Who." Film credits include De-Lovely and The Producers.