Gemma Atkinson - Set to play Peter Pan

Former 'Hollyoaks' star Gemma Atkinson has signed up to appear in a pantomime later this year.

According to The Sun, the former 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me out of Here' star will play Peter Pan at the Opera House in Manchester.

Atkinson said: "I've been offered panto a lot but it is always down south.
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"I'd rather not do it than be away from my family at Christmas. This is 20 minutes from where I live."

She also said: "It's going to be great. I don't have to have acrylic nails, or hair extensions. I don't have to wear any make-up."

"I can just whack on my shorts and little green vest every day and get on with it. It's not glamorous at all. It is great to have a bit of change."

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Gemma is concentrating on her return to acting with a part in forthcoming Brit flick 'Boogie Woogie' alongside Jaime Winstone, Christopher Lee and Heather Graham, which is out in August. She filmed a pilot for Channel Five, shot her 2009 calendar and made a cameo appearance in a C4 comedy pilot, Plus One, which has now been commissioned for a series. Gemma will also be treading the boards at Manchester Royal Opera house at Christmas playing the part of Peter Pan!

In March Gemma hosted the first ever play.com event at Wembley Stadium with Iain Lee which was transmitted on T4 over the Easter weekend 2008.

Gemma has just returned from Beijing where she took part in the great walk of China with Olivia Newton-John for Olivia’s cancer centre. Having appeared on ITV1’s hit show ‘I’m a Celebrity..Get Me Out of Here’ meant she was fully prepared for the grueling 60km walk uphill.

Gemma made a name for herself by playing Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks. She played Lisa for five years and proved her credentials as an actress covering topics of self-harm and bereavement.
Due to her characters popularity Gemma continued with late night Hollyoaks show, Hollyoaks: In the City.