Christmas means lots of different things to different people – but one tradition which remains popular among many families is a trip to the pantomime.
Sleeping Beauty at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre is obviously the best – not that we’re biased – but there are plenty of others which may tickle your fancy as well if you can’t get enough thigh-slapping comedy fun this Christmas.
Here’s our guide to some of the many pantomimes taking place across the area.
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9. Sleeping Beauty @ Derby Arena
EastEnders star Rita Simons, front, stars as the wicked Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty, which runs at Derby Arena from December 10-January 8. Other cast members include Morgan Brind as Nurse Nancy and Richard Brindley as Mervin. See derbylive.co.uk Photo: Robert Day
10. Beauty & the Beast @ New Theatre Royal, Lincoln
The X Factor, Dancing on Ice and I'm a Celebrity star Jake Quickenden is appearing as Flash Hugo in Beauty & The Beast at Lincoln's New Theatre Royal. Other case members include CBBC star Chris Johnson as Prof Brainstorm, The Voice's Zoe Hanna May as Belle and Britain's Got Talent star Christian Lee as Marcel. The show runs from December 7-January 9. See newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk Photo: Submitted