SUMMER might be just round the corner, but preparations are already well under way for this year's panto at York's Grand Opera House.

From December 15, 2005, to January 8, 2006, New Pantomime Productions returns to the Grand Opera House for the eighth year running with the story of Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.

Tickets, priced £10.50, £12.50, and £14.50, are now on sale. To book, phone the box office on 0870 606 359. For group bookings, phone 01904 678705.

The stars of the panto are Mark Rafferty (Dr Darcy in Neighbours), comedian Aiden J Harvey, Anne Nolan, of the Nolan Sisters, and former Children's ITV presenter Danielle Nicholls.

Updated: 11:10 Monday, May 09, 2005