Dance show battleaxe Ann Widdecombe is set to make her panto debut in Kent this year, it was revealed today.

The ex Maidstone and The Weald MP has signed up for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at The Orchard Theatre in Dartford.

Widdy will be joined by Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood in December's Qdos Entertainment show.

The pair were both in last year's Strictly series and then went on tour together.

Ann said: "I can hardly believe all the wonderful opportunities which have opened up through Strictly Come Dancing.

"Craig and I have had enormous fun on the tour of the show and I am sure we can make that fun infectious during the run of Snow White."

Craig said: "Ann is extremely entertaining and such a sport.

"We've had a great laugh together on tour, though whether or not her dancing has improved is another matter, and I can't wait to join her in Dartford this year for her pantomime debut."

Michael Harrison, managing director of Qdos Entertainment's pantomime division, said: "We were delighted when Craig approached us about Ann Widdecombe joining him this year on stage and are thrilled that she has signed up to play the role of Widdy in Waiting.

"She is such a fantastic personality and I am sure panto audiences will love her!"

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs runs at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford, from Friday, December 9 to Saturday, December 31.

Tickets can be booked atwww.orchardtheatre.co.uk or by calling the Ticket Office on 01322 220 000.