Rapper Vanilla Ice to appear in Chatham panto

CHATHAM'S Central Theatre has announced that former rapper Vanilla Ice will play Captain Hook in this years panto.

The American superstar rose to fame in 1991 with the iconic hit 'Ice Ice Baby' and recently competed on ITV1's Dancing on Ice.

Theatre head Tony Hill said: “Over the past few years we have had some great names at our pantomimes.

“It is fantastic news that we have booked the internationally famous star Vanilla Ice for this year’s pantomime Peter Pan.

“Ice is a huge name who I am sure will be a really draw for parents and children alike because of his musical and film career as well as his appearance on Dancing on Ice.

“Vanilla Ice has never performed in a pantomime before, but I am sure that he will go down as a hit when he plays Captain Hook in Peter Pan this year.”

'Peter Pan' will run at the Central Theatre, Chatham from December 9 - Jan 2, 2012.

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