THE cast of Gladstone Theatre's first professional pantomime are pictured during its recent launch.
Aladdin - presented by Duggie Chapman Productions and the Gladstone Theatre will be staged from December 10 until January 7.
Promising traditional songs and laughs for all ages, the show features The Patton Brothers from hit BBC children's show ChuckleVision as the Chinese policemen.
The cast of 'Aladdin' with producer Duggie Chapman during panto launch
In the lead role is Danny Rogers from BBC TV CBeebies.
Andy Eastwood stars as Wishee Washee and Mervyn Francis, a seasoned pantomime villain plays Abanazar.
Pete Lindup steps up as Widow Twankey while singers Helen Farrell and Chris Ritchie play Princess and Emperor of Peking.
Magicians 'Kellusion', Mark and Kelly from reality TV programmes, Don't Tell the Bride and Coach Trip play the Genie of the Lamp and Slave of the Ring while the local talent of students from the Wirral Theatre School play the citizens of Peking.
Tickets are available from the box office on 0151 643 8757.
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