Emmerdale star Tom Lister, who played the role of Carl King in the soap, will appear in Malvern for his performance in the pantomime. The actor shared his excitement for the role. Even the producer and representative hinted that this year’s show will keep the audience elated than before. Read ahead to get the details.
Tom Lister Shares His Excitement For His Performance In Malvern Pantomime!
Tom Lister is set to perform as a villain, Fleshcreep, in the production of Jack and the Beanstalk at Malvern Theatres later this year. In 2021, the actor appeared as Captain Hook in Peter Pan. Tom shared his excitement about returning to Malvern for the pantomime. He praised the venue and said that he has always had a great time performing here.
Tom said he was excited for his upcoming role of Fleshcreep, describing it as an iconic antagonist. He added that pantomime is special as it involves engaging with the audience, making them smile and surrounding them with the charm of the festive season.
Tom added that he will perform along with Mark James. The show will be full of twists and turns, packed with laughter. The actor was nominated for the Best Villain award at the Pantomime Awards for his role in Captain Hook and Abanazar. He has also appeared in series such as Heartbeat, The Bill and Doctors. In Emmerdale, Tom played the bad boy, Carl King, from 2004 to 2012.
The Producer And Representative Share Their Excitement!
The producer of UK Productions, Martin Dodd, shared that they were thrilled to welcome Tom Lister and Mark James to Malvern. He added that the talent of both, when combined, will bring a lot of joy. He shared that this year’s Jack and Beanstalk would be better as they would be bigger, bolder and breathtaking.
Furthermore, Festive Theatre’s representative also praised their actors, sharing that they were delighted with their return. He shared that due to the combination of actors’ talent and the creativity of the entire crew, they will be one of the most exciting productions to exist. The representative shared that their team has been putting in efforts to make this festive experience spectacular for the audience. He hinted that this year’s pantomime will be better in quality and entertainment.
Moreover, Mark James will play Silly Billy. So, the performance of Jack and the Beanstalk will start from December 11, 2025 and end on January 4, 2026. Soap fans are excited to see the performance of former Emmerdale star, Tom Lister and Mark James. Keep following Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates!
