Who is Steve Leonard and what is he doing?

Steve Leonard is a TV vet known for shows like "Vet School" who is launching a new practice and performing as a panto dame.

What role is Steve Leonard playing in the pantomime?

Steve Leonard is playing the panto dame, Nanny Tess Tickle, in the Audlem Theatre Company's production of "Jack and the Beanstalk."

When is "Jack and the Beanstalk" running in Cheshire?

The pantomime "Jack and the Beanstalk" is running at Audlem Public Hall until January 31st.

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TV Vet Turns Panto Dame in Cheshire

27 Jan

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Summary

A TV vet is performing as a panto dame.
He is launching a new veterinary practice in Nantwich.
The production runs until January 31st.

Steve Leonard, a familiar face from BBC's "Vet School" and "Vets in Practice," is currently balancing the demanding launch of a new veterinary practice in Nantwich with an entirely different, yet exhilarating, role on stage. The 53-year-old vet is taking on the lead role of a panto dame in a local amateur production of "Jack and the Beanstalk," a decision he describes as a "godsend" amid the challenges of establishing his new business.

Leonard's panto debut sees him portraying Nanny Tess Tickle alongside his daughter in the Audlem Theatre Company's production. While new to wearing heels as part of the costume, he previously performed in a student panto. He humorously notes that his stage presence in heels might resemble a "Bambi" on ice. Despite the theatrical demands, Leonard sees similarities between his veterinary work and performing, emphasizing the crucial role of effective communication in both professions.

The pantomime, "Jack and the Beanstalk," is scheduled to run at Audlem Public Hall from Wednesday until January 31st. Leonard finds the stage performance liberating, stating, "I'm playing the dame. I can do what I like." The experience of opening a new practice has been both "terrifying and really exciting," making the pantomime a valuable outlet.