TICKETS are now on sale for the first professional pantomime to be staged at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight.

Aladdin - presented by Duggie Chapman Productions - from December 10 to January 7 fea traditional songs and laughs for all ages.

In the lead role is Danny Rogers, from BBC TV CBeebies. 

Also appearing, as The Chinese Policemen, are The Patton Brothers - who play 'Mr No Slacking' and 'Mr Get Out of It' in hit BBC children's TV series ChuckleVision.

Andy Eastwood, the country’s leading ukulele player, stars as Wishee Washee and Mervyn Francis, a seasoned pantomime villain plays Abanazar.

Established pantomime dame, Pete Lindup steps into Widow Twankey's shoes while singers Helen Farrell and Chris Ritchie play Princess and Emperor of Peking.

Magicians 'Kellusion' - also known as Mark and Kelly, who have appeared in reality TV programmes Don’t Tell the Bride and Coach Trip - play the Genie of the Lamp and Slave of the Ring while the students from Wirral Theatre School will play the citizens of Peking.

Tickets are the box office on 0151 643 8757.