Kilkenny legend Henry Shefflin pictured with wife Deirdre and his two sons for panto night out

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Christmas magic was in the air as an array of well-known faces and their families took to the red carpet for the opening night of The Helix Pantomime, Rapunzel on Sunday night.

Amongst those spotted included former Today FM and Ireland's Fittest Family host Mairead Ronan, presenter Anna Daly, 98FM's Suzanne Kane and Kilkenny GAA legend Henry Shefflin and his wife Deirdre.

Also pictured for the festive night out were RTE Sport's Jacqui Hurley, boxer Bernard Dunne Virgin Media favourite Colette Fitzpatrick and Newstalk star Kieran Cuddihy, among many others who enjoyed a hilarious adaptation of the magical fairy tale Rapunzel.

Bigger and better this year, TheatreworX Productions returned to The Helix this Christmas, where guests were captivated with a magical story, wonderful scenery, lively music, song and dance and of course, comedy genius for all the family to enjoy.

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Guests at the opening night enjoyed a special pre-panto reception which included a selection of festive treats from The Natural Bakery along with a special Helix goodie bag for all kids.

‘Rapunzel’ will begin a seven-week run from Friday, 22nd November 2024 to Sunday, 12th January, 2025. Tickets priced from €28.50 (plus booking fees) and are on sale now from www.thehelix.ie and at The Helix Box Office.

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