IT may only be July but one star is looking ahead to prowling the panto boards this Christmas.

Natasha Hamilton, one third of the all girl super group Atomic Kitten, will play Princess Jasmine in Aladdin at the Epstein in Liverpool.

Producer Lee Kelly has also signed up some famous telly stars for the show.

Reality stars Jordan Davies, Sean Smith and Mark Byron will follow in the footsteps of Callum Best who stole the show last year.

Michael Chapman, Tom Burroughs and Lewis Pryor - all firm Epstein stalwarts - will also be returning to to the theatre that promises plenty of family fun ... oh yes they will.

Natasha Hamilton, now a successful television presenter and businesswoman as well as being in the band formed by OMD's Andy McCluskey - Atomic Kitten, has recently wowed audiences in the West End in the highly-acclaimed lead role of Mrs Johnstone in Willy's Russell's Blood Brothers in the West End.

Flame-haired Natasha made her panto debut playing the title role in Peter Pan at the Liverpool Empire now she is looking forward to the festive period at the Epstein when she will exercise her sultry vocals playing the feisity Princess.

Natasha told the Globe: "I love panto. It's so much fun.

"I am really excited to be appearing in Aladdin as Jasmine - she's such a great character.

"And there's a bonus, too - I can't wait to perform in my home town of Liverpool."

Your wish has been granted, Natasha.

Aladdin at the Epstein from Thursday, December 8 to Sunday, January 8.

So make your family's wish come true and book your tickets now for Liverpool’s most magical carpet ride.