Oh yes he is, Dan Burn is set to make a special debut over the Christmas period.

The Newcastle defender is making his first pantomime appearance this festive season with a cameo as the voice of the genie in Aladdin at the Phoenix Theatre in his hometown of Blyth, Northumberland.

The theatre announced the casting of the 33-year-old England international on social media, with a message stating: "Blyth's very own Dan Burn is the voice of the Genie in Aladdin at The Phoenix Theatre this Christmas.

"Get ready for wishes, laughter, and a giant dose of Toon magic.

"Tickets are flying faster than a magic carpet."

The towering defender will not, however, appear live on stage as he's set for a busy Christmas himself with Newcastle United , as Eddie Howe's side face a packed Premier League, Ca

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