Sir Ian McKellen has hailed "magical" pantomime after it was announced that he is to star in a touring production of Mother Goose.The acclaimed actor, 83, will play the eponymous lead role alongside comedian John Bishop as Vic Goose and actor and former Bake Off presenter Mel Giedroyc as the Goose.

Sir Ian McKellen has hailed "magical" pantomime after it was announced that he is to star in a touring production of Mother Goose.The acclaimed actor, 83, will play the eponymous lead role alongside comedian John Bishop as Vic Goose and actor and former Bake Off presenter Mel Giedroyc as the Goose.