Cinderella and her Prince nip out for a cheeky Nando’s!

Barci, Chante Faucher and Shorelle Hopkin pictured at Nando's. Image courtesy of Darren Robinson

Between performing two shows per day of Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s smash-hit pantomime, Cinderella and Prince Charming headed out for their first date at Oldham’s Nando’s at the Old Town Hall on Parliament Square.

Nando’s at the Old Town Hall opened in 2016 as part of a vibrant new town centre complex, also including an Odeon Cinema, Costa and Molino Lounge.

The popular Peri Peri restaurant was the perfect choice for Cinders and her Prince to enjoy a delicious meal and some alone time away from Cinderella’s Wicked Stepmother, and Ugly Sisters, Trumpy and Pumpy.

Oldham Coliseum and Oldham’s Nando’s are collaborating this festive season to spread extra festive joy by giving away a limited amount of Nando’s vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis to people who book in person at the Coliseum’s box office.

Andy Minchin, Manager of the Oldham Old Town Hall Nando’s restaurant, said: “We are very proud to be teaming up with the Coliseum in order to show support to our local community.

"We open from 11am till 10pm every day for those that want to come and enjoy a meal, either before or after the show.

"We want people to experience the multiple delights Oldham has to offer.”

Played by Shorelle Hepkin and Chanté Faucher, Cinderella and Prince Charming had the VIP treatment on their date, enjoying a sit-down meal and meeting the famous Barci, Nandos’ brand icon based on a legendary Barcelos cockerel said to symbolise faith, justice and good fortune.

Based (loosely) on the fairy tale of the same name, the Coliseum’s hit pantomime Cinderella is the story of a kind hearted girl who is mistreated by her Wicked Stepmother and two Ugly Sisters.

When Prince Charming arrives with invitations to a grand ball, it looks like poor Cinders will be staying home alone – but with the help of her best friend Buttons and a magical Fairy Godmother, she breaks free from her life of servitude and heads off to the party of the century.

Each year the Coliseum serves up the perfect panto recipe – excellent actors, singers and dancers dishing out the very best in traditional fun that’s great for kids and not-so-grown-up grown-ups.

Add some music, songs and slapstick, plus a sprinkling of fairy dust for the perfect Christmas celebration.

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