Couple who met while playing two of the Seven Dwarfs in Snow White welcome their first child

 

 A couple who met and fell in love while playing the roles of Grumpy and Dopey in a production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs have become parents.

Baby Nathan was born last month and his parents, who have returned to the stage for this year's pantomime season, couldn't be more delighted.

Lisa and Nathan Whitfield have also begun to prepare their son for a life on the stage, with the baby cared for backstage during performances.

Back in action: The couple (left, pictured with fellow cast members) have reprised their roles this year

Indeed, Mrs Whitfield was so shy, she was afraid to even speak to her 35-year-old future husband - despite the instant attraction.

'When I first saw Nathan playing Grumpy, my heart skipped a beat,' she revealed. 'I'd never seen anyone so handsome and I instantly fancied him.

'I got butterflies in my stomach the first time I went into rehearsal and saw him.'

Luckily for the enamoured Mrs Whitfield, now husband Nathan felt the same way and the couple got engaged in April last year.

'I never imagined he would look twice at me,' added a thrilled Mrs Whifield. 'We are so lucky.'