IT'S panto time and across Yorkshire it's certain up on an array of glittering performances.
Here's a list of what's on offer from around the region:
Old Mother Goose at York Theatre Royal - [Review]
York's legendary panto dame Berwick Kaler is on his umpteenth appearance, this time with long time baddie David Leonard back on the stage.
Runs until Saturday, January 31 with shows at 7.30pm and weekend matinees.
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk or 01904 623568.
Cinderella at Grand Opera House, York - [Review]
Stage and screen star Anita Harris as the Baroness, Emmerdale actor Stuart Wade as Buttons, and home grown musical star Lauren Hood as Cinderella.
Runs until Sunday, January 4 at 6.30pm nightly, and 2pm on weekends.
www.atgtickets.com or 0844 871 3024
Cinderella at Harrogate Theatre - [Review]
Harrogate's got its own long-serving panto star - Tim Stedman - who's on number 15 this year and back as "Silly Billy" once again.
Runs until Sunday, January 18 with show times varying between 5pm, 6pm and 7pm with some matinees and morning shows.
www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk or 01423 502116
Aladdin at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough - [Review]
Aladdin, with a hint of ABBA, in the Scandinavian inspired take on the traditional tale.
Runs until Saturday, January 3 with shows at 7.30pm and some matinees - times and days vary.
www.sjt.uk.com or 01723 370541.
Cinderella at Hull New Theatre - [Review]
Loose Women's Sherrie Hewson stars as Empress Savage of China; the Grumbleweeds duo as the Chinese Policemen; and Nigel Ellacott as Widow Twankey.
Runs until January 4 with shows at 5pm and 7pm, plus matinees at 12pm and 1pm. Days vary.
www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullnewtheatre or 01482 300 300
Dick Whittington at Leeds City Varieties - [Review]
Dubbed the "Rock n Roll panto" this show sees the whole cast act, dance, sing and play the music. Waterloo Road's Tom Milner stars.
Runs until Sunday, January 11 with shows at 6pm or 7pm, plus matinees.
www.cityvarieties.co.uk or 0113 2430808.
Aladdin, Hull New Theatre - [Review]
Stars Sherrie Hewson as Empress Savage of China; veteran Grumbleweeds duo as the Chinese Policemen; Nigel Ellacott as the dame, Widow Twankey.
Runs until January 4. www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullnewtheatre or 01482 300300
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves at Scarborough Spa
Slapstick humour and plenty of audience participation at this family friendly show.
Runs until January 1 with shows at both 2.30pm and 7.30pm most days.
www.scarboroughspa.co.uk or 01723 821 888
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves at the Leeds Carriage Works
In Leeds for his sixth panto season is Jez Edwards as Muddles, while former G4 singer Jonathan Ansell is a dashing Prince Robin in this family-focused show.
Runs until January 10 with morning, afternoon and evening performances - days and times vary.
www.leeds.gov.uk/Carriageworks or phone 0113 224 3801 for the best availability.
Sleeping Beauty at The Spa Bridlington
TV's Rustie Lee, of Benidorn fame, as the Lilac Fairy, alongside John Lyons from A Touch of Frost and local lass Lori-Suzanne Kellet in her professional principal girl debut.
Runs until January 1 with matinees and evening shows - times vary.
www.thespabridlington.com or 01262 424525
Robin Hood at the Milton Rooms in Malton
Paula Cook as Robin Hood and a full company supporting cast of more than 60, plus dancers from Kirkham Henry Performing Arts.
Runs from January 16-24 at 7.15pm nightly (not 18).
www.positickets.co.uk or 01653 696240
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