BRITAIN'S Got Talent 2025 finalists Han & Fran have been nominated in the category ‘Best Sisters’ in the prestigious UK Pantomime Association Awards.
The Llandudno duo, Hanan Roberts and Fran Cottington, played the hilariously villainous Wicked Stepsisters in Venue Cymru’s 2025 pantomime – Cinderella. They were joined by TV favourites and dancing brothers AJ and Curtis Pritchard, who reprised their critically acclaimed roles as Prince Charming and Dandini, and much-loved panto star John Evans.
Also nominated for an award are Steve Clark and Shaun Critten, who are up for the ‘Best Contribution to Music’ award.
Cinderella was produced by Imagine Theatre, who this year were nominated for eight UKPA awards across their pantomime season.
Fran said to the Pioneer: "We are over the moon and so honoured to be nominees in the category ’Best Sisters’ in this years UK Panto Awards.
"We had the absolute best time at Venue Cymru performing in Cinderella with the most wonderful team and we can’t thank Imagine Theatre and the amazing creative team enough for believing in us and trusting us with Britney & Whitney.
"The sisters were amazing to play. We got to be the opposite of who we are usually which was really exciting and although it was hard to be mean to someone as lovely a Corrine who played Cinderella, it was actually so much fun.
"We were so grateful for the opportunity to perform in Panto and since then, we have been preparing our show for cruise ships and performing in beautiful venues and events across the country.
"It really has been an incredible experience.
"We like to say best of luck to all the nominees."
Emma Joyce, Venues Management at Venue Cymru, said: "We’re so pleased for Han & Fran. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and thoroughly deserve this nomination.
"Their performances were fantastic and our audiences loved them."
Imagine Theatre has been providing family entertainment for more than 25 years.
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Led by husband-and-wife team Steve and Sarah Boden, the company has produced more than 260 professional pantomimes and multiple children’s theatre tours.
Steve, Joint CEO and Managing Director for Imagine, said: "We are always so thrilled to receive nominations for the UK Pantomime Awards so to receive eight for our 2025/2026 is just fantastic.
"Pantomime is the backbone of regional theatre in the UK, so we at Imagine are so glad to see it recognised in this way.
"There is an army of people involved in creating the magic every year, so we wish all of our nominees the very best of luck on the night, but whether they win or lose we are so grateful and proud of each and every one of them as well as the hundreds of other performers; creatives and production teams that work with us."
The UK Pantomime Association, founded in 2021, champions creativity, community, and the unforgettable experience of live entertainment.
The awards will be hosted on Sunday, April 19, at the Wycombe Swan.
Han & Fran were cast in the Venue Cymru panto after wowing audiences on 2025's Britain’s Got Talent. They made a dramatic return to the contest as the judges’ wildcard after their semi-final exit.
This upcoming pantomime season at Venue Cymru will see Imagine present Sleeping Beauty. Find out more at www.venuecymru.co.uk
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