Here's comic Al Porter getting into character – as he returns to the stage to reprise his panto role.
After months of speculation the 3Olympia Theatre confirmed it, sharing a video of the reunited cast in full costume.
Funnyman Al will star alongside Ryan Andrews and Maclean Burke in a reimagining of Disney hit movie Frozen, billed as OLLY & POLLY are FREEZIN!
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Pat Egan and Spotlight Productions stated: "Written and directed once again by Al Porter and Ryan Andrews, we guarantee a truly laugh-out-loud show.
"This year will be as side-splitting, spectacular and surprising as ever.
"Starring 3Olympia panto stars Ryan Andrews as Olly and Maclean Burke as Polly.
"With James Patrice, Erin McGregor, Michaela O’Neill, Zoe Talbot, and the baddie Rob Vickers.
"And...you have been asking... and due to phenomenal demand, we are delighted and excited to welcome back to the 3Olympia stage our panto favourite, the hilarious Al Porter as Dolly.
"We’re delighted Al, who has been working on the show every year, is back on the stage following a hugely successful stand-up tour."
It marks the latest chapter in the Tallaght stand-up’s successful return to the spotlight after six years in the wilderness.
Al kicked off his showbiz career playing the panto dame at the Olympia, but stepped aside and quit his radio show amid scandal in 2017.
The host of Virgin Media’s Blind Date, Al was tipped for stardom when allegations of inappropriate behaviour halted his career.
Al was not fired from any of his jobs, and he never faced any charges regarding the allegations. Instead he chose to walk away.
He said in a recent interview with the Mail: "At the time I was drinking and partying too much. The train was coming off the track."
Over the past 12 months he has rebuilt his reputation as a stand-up comic with sell-out gigs across Ireland.
Now he’s ready to don his panto costume once again – something he hinted at in a recent interview with the Irish Sunday Mirror.
He told us in May: "Last time I played the Dame, Polly, I was 23. Now I’m 31.
"They asked me last year, but for me that was too soon.
"I’m giving it serious thought, but I won’t rush in. It has to be right for the show."
