Actor and children’s television presenter, Karim Zeroual, set to join Polka Dot Pantomime cast at The South Holland Centre

A children’s television presenter will be taking to the stage at this year’s spring pantomime.

Karim Zeroual, who is most well known for his appearance on CBBC, is set to star in The Wizard of Oz at The South Holland Centre in Spalding.

The familiar face has previously appeared in well known soap drama, EastEnders and television series Strictly Come Dancing, The Sparticle Mystery, Da Vinci's Demons, Blue Peter, Top Class and Saturday Mash-Up.

He has also appeared on stage performing in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Lion King.

Karim will join Polka Dot Pantomime cast members, Sophie Baxter as Dorothy, Julian Charles as the Wizard, Alister Wilmott as the Tin Man, Josh Handley as the Lion, Amanda Board Salmon as Glinda and Louise Kempson as the Witch.

Audience members are encouraged to let their imagination run wild, as performers transport them into a magical world with the set, costumes and special effects.

The performance is set to take place on Saturday, April 5 at 1.30pm and 4.30pm.

Tickets will cost £16, £15 for concession and £58 for a family of four. For more information and to book your tickets, call the box office on 01775 764777 or visit the South Holland Centre website.