Oh yes, he did: actor James Nesbitt surprises a mime lady

“Oh no, he didn’t! Oh yes, he did!”

The mime lady’s wish came true after the unexpected appearance of the actor James Nesbitt in Portrush, County Antrim.

Ian Magee, who played Twanky’s widow from pantomime, said he was speechless when the Bloodlands star joined him during the Aladdin performance.

The director of the Portrush Theater Company sought out Mr. Nesbitt for a performance after he stumbled upon the actor in a local garage.

“[He] just walked up to him and said, “We’re doing this, is there a chance you’ll come?”

“Within 10 seconds, Jimmy agreed, said he’d be there, and true to his word, he showed up.”

The Cold Feet actor even gave the widow Twenky a kiss and a box of chocolates.