A TikTok and West End sensation is the latest person to be cast in this year's pantomime at Ipswich Regent Theatre.

Jack and the Beanstalk will run at the venue from Tuesday, December 17 until Tuesday, December 31. 

It follows the fairy tale of a young boy named Jack who uses magic beans to grow a beanstalk, leading him to a giant's castle in the clouds. 

Abbie Budden has been cast in the role of Jill. 

She is best known for creating comedy sketches on TikTok about school teachers and British mums alongside day-in-the-life style vlogs.

She has 1.5million followers on TikTokShe has 1.5million followers on TikTok (Image: Supplied by Ipswich Theatres) READ MORE: EastEnders star returning to Ipswich in tribute to hit movie and Broadway show

More recently, Ms Budden starred as Annette in Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical which is based on the Reese Witherspoon and Sarah Michelle Geller movie of the same name. 

Ms Budden will be taking to the Ipswich stage alongside former EastEnders actor Michael Greco - who was announced in the role of Fleshcreep last week. 

Gavin Ashbarry and Mike "Squeaky" McClean are also returning due to demand after last year's Sleeping Beauty pantomime. 

Tickets for Jack and the Beanstalk start from £15 and can be purchased on the Ipswich Theatres website.