Barrowman run 'could save Cardiff theatre'

WENN

John Barrowman has accepted the role of Robin Hood in a Christmas pantomime at the New Theatre in Cardiff.

The Torchwood and Doctor Who star will play the legendary outlaw in order to help save the venue from closure, WalesOnline reports.

Council finance executive Mark Stephens said: "John Barrowman in Robin Hood could help turn around the New Theatre.

"Our basic problem is lack of income. People are not going there."

A reported 35,000 tickets have been sold to fans for the production, which will be shown twice a day with 72 performances over the holiday period.

Barrowman played Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome in 2008 after appearing in the title role of Aladdin at the same venue the previous year.