OH YES HE IS: Martin Barrass is a dad again, with his second child, Alex

Split-second timing has proved important for actor Martin Barrass both on and off the stage.

His second child, Alex, was born just before the start of the panto, in which Martin ironically plays a baby, named Hillary Hinnyhum.

In Old Mother Milly at York's Theatre Royal, Barrass plays the son of Berwick Kaler's character, Milly Hinnyhum, and because of his new son's good timing he can happily keep playing the part until the show ends on January 29.

Both Martin and his wife, Vicky, who live in Clifton, are delighted with the new addition to their family. Megan, their 18-month-old daughter is thrilled to have a new baby brother.

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