John Barrowman is to reunite with comedy duo The Krankies for Glasgow's Christmas pantomime season.
The three are set to star in the SECC's production of Dick McWhittington later this year.
It is the fourth time Glasgow-born Barrowman has teamed up with The Krankies, having previously been in Jack and the Beanstalk, Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates and Aladdin.
The actor has also appeared in TV programmes Torchwood and Doctor Who, as well as West End musicals Miss Saigon and The Phantom of the Opera.
The catchphrase "Fandabidozi" is synonymous with The Krankies, who rose to fame after appearing at the 1978 Royal Variety Show.
Last year, the pair were awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Great Scot Awards.
Jonathan Kiley, executive producer of Dick McWhittington, said: "We're delighted that John Barrowman and The Krankies are returning to Glasgow this Christmas.
"Audiences who have seen the on-stage chemistry of this trio in recent years will know that an unmissable treat is in store. Right now we're working on a fabulous new script packed with comedy to give a traditional pantomime story a very Scottish flavour in our new production, Dick McWhittington."
Allan Snedden, head of concert and event sales at the SECC, said: "Four years in and we're still raring to go. We always look forward to welcoming Qdos (pantomime producer), John Barrowman and The Krankies back to the venue and each year is more exciting than the last. I have no doubt that Dick McWhittington will be a spectacular show."
Dick McWhittington replaces the previously advertised Robin Hood. Existing ticketholders will be contacted by the SECC, organisers said.
The pantomime will be on at the SECC's Clyde Auditorium from December 14 this year to January 5 2014. Tickets are available from www.ticketsoup.com or by calling 0844 395 4000.
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