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X Factor Duo Same Difference to Reunite After 7 Years in the Kings Theatre’s Summer Panto

by Staff Writer
March 24, 2021
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Same Difference in Dick Whittington

Same Difference in Dick Whittington

The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth has announced that Sarah Smith – one half of X Factor finalists Same Difference is joining the cast of Dick Whittington as Fairy Bowbells, teaming up with her brother Sean on stage for the first time in 7 years.

The original run of Dick Whittington with Sean playing the title role was cut short in December, disappointing thousands of ticket holders. With theatres on track to reopen as part of the government’s roadmap for recovery, Dick Whittington – The Pompey Panto will return from Friday 23rd July until Sunday 8th August 2021.

Portsmouth-born siblings Sarah and Sean shot to fame after reaching the final of the hit-show in 2007. Success led to the duo being signed by Simon Cowell’s record label, releasing two studio albums and appearing in panto together, before pursuing their own careers in 2014.

       

Sean has since embarked on a solo career whilst continuing theatre work with Sarah now teaching the stars of the future by running performing arts school SD Studios in Portsmouth – and becoming a mother. Most recently, the pair joined forces remotely to record a single in 2020 for the first time 10 years, with proceeds going to the NHS.

With a stellar cast, the same incredible sets and costumes, magical dance numbers, fabulous singing alongside non-stop gags Dick Whittington is the perfect family event to celebrate the summer in Portsmouth.

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