PICS: Stars soak up festive magic with their families at Helix panto premiere

Panto season has officially begun and the stars turned out for a family favourite show at The Helix in Dublin.

Radio presenter Mairead Ronan was amongst the celebrity attendees at the premiere of Treasure Island.

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It was a sweet fashionable festive moment as she wore red to match her girls, Eliza and Bonnie, and she was joined by her mother-in-law Mary.

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Mairead Ronan with her daughters Eliza and Bonnie and mother-in-law Mary. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Dancing With The Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian took in the magical show with his one-year-old daughter Blake.

Baby Blake could be a big sister in the future as Arthur and his husband Brian Dowling have announced they’re ‘back on the baby train’.

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Arthur Gourounlian and his daughter Blake. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

98FM’s Suzanne Kane was also in attendance with her family at the Helix panto premiere.

She was all smiles as she posed for photos before the main event with her husband Joey Donnelly and their three children, Sadie, Oisin and Hannah.

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Suzanne Kane with husband Joey and children Sadie, Oisin and Hannah. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

There were plenty of Christmas jumpers spotted on the red carpet on the night and Virgin Media news anchor Colette Fitzpatrick got in on the cosy cheer.

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Colette Fitzpatrick. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Also there on the night were Irish tenor Paul Byrom and his fiancée Cat McKeown.

It’s been a very exciting year for the couple as Paul popped the question in Italy in September.

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Cat McKeown and Paul Byrom. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Before the curtain was raised, eventgoers tucked into a selection of canapés at the pre-panto reception.

Comedian Emma Doran also enjoyed a family night out with her partner Shane and their kids Joe and Tommy.

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Pictured are Emma Doran and Shane McCormack with Joe and Tommy. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Today FM DJ Dave Moore was another radio star looking forward to the musical magic.

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Dave Moore with Samuel, Rachel and Anna. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

It wasn’t just fun for the adults as the kids walked away with a Helix goodie bag.

Barbie and Disenchanted pro dancer Adam Fogarty soaked up the panto splendour too.

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Bobby and Adam Fogarty at the Helix panto. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Britain’s Got Talent Star Leah Barniville has made her panto debut in Treasure Island.

We have a handy round-up of the best pantos this year, there is plenty of joy to go around.

See even more carpet attendees below:

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Ciara, Conor, Padraig and Seamus Dempsey. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Lisa Brady with Lana Rose and Layla Breslin at the Helix panto. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Deirdre, Lucy, Ethan and Fergal Walsh. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Eoin Tighe with Lilly, Alex and Zach at the Helix panto. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Sarah Wilson with Harry and Jamie. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Orla, Stephen and Joanie Ryan at the Helix panto. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Luke Thomas and Lynda. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

David Whelan from Wild Youth. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Eimear, Aoife, Cara, Lucy, Alice and Ian. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

pics: stars soak up festive magic with their families at helix panto premiere

Ciaran Burns with Jake, Donna, Holly and Alex. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Treasure Island runs from November 24, 2023, to January 14, 2024.

Tickets begin from €27.50 (plus booking fee) and you can get tickets at www.thehelix.ie and at The Helix Box Office as well.

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