Being entertained by festive silliness at the panto is a Christmas tradition that continues to delight families year after year.
Mansfield folk are eagerly-awaiting the start of The Further Adventures of Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre on November 26.
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.
See each theatre’s website for ticket details.
9. Jack and the Beanstalk
The Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield will be putting on this festive treat from December 2 to January 3. Starring drama and soap actor, Wendi Peters, legendary Sheffield Dame Damian Williams,Britain's Got Talent's Maxwell Thorpe,Marc Pickering,Sam Turrell, Joey Wilby and Sarah Freer, plus CBeebies’ favourite Waffle The Wonder Dog. Photo: m
10. Mother Goose
The whole nation is flocking to Sheffield to see Ian McKellen and John Bishop as they join forces to bring you a hilarious family-friendly panto. Mother Goose is the ultimate theatrical feast - full of fun, farce and surprises that will make you honk out loud. Showing from February 14 to 18 at the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield. Photo: m