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Newcastle United defender Dan Burn lands role in local pantomime over Christmas
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- Dan Burn will voice the Genie in a Blyth-based Aladdin pantomime over Christmas, aligning his football success with a local entertainment venture.
- The Genie role will be pre-recorded due to Burn's busy schedule with Newcastle's December fixtures.
- The Blyth-based pantomime runs from December 6 to December 28 at The Phoenix Theatre, with Burn’s voice featured in Aladdin.
- Burn extended his Newcastle contract through summer 2027, solidifying his long-term role with the club.
- Burn earned his England debut in March 2025, shortly after helping Newcastle win the Carabao Cup, marking a rising international profile.
- Goal-complemented coverage highlights Burn as a key figure in Newcastle's dressing room and a regular starter under manager Eddie Howe.
- The reference material notes a busy December schedule for Newcastle, including fixtures against Sunderland, Chelsea, and Manchester United, impacting Burn's availability.
- The local Blyth theatre publicly celebrated Burn’s involvement, signaling strong ties between the player and his hometown community.
- The GOAL article emphasizes Burn’s transition into entertainment while remaining a football-focused defender for Newcastle United.
- Burn's rising national profile includes regular England call-ups coordinated by coach Thomas Tuchel, with a potential for continued involvement in 2026 World Cup plans.
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