COLNE Operatic Society's production of Beauty and the Beast is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit as it's panto time again.

Oh no it isn't, Oh yes it is!

Rehearsals are in full swing, with the cast raring to go and producer Fiona Thompson is casting her magic spell, ably assisted by Joe Winkley as Musical Director.

The panto promises to be a lively spectacular, with bad elves and good fairies, a strong cast and well known music, including some of the Disney originals.

The panto has got all the ingredients for a super pre-Christmas feast, with spectacular costumes, scenery and even a few surprises.

Beauty and the Beast can be seen at the Hippodrome Theatre, Colne, nightly from December 6 to 11 at 7.15pm. There will also be a matinee performance, on Saturday, at 2.15pm.

Tickets are on sale at Song and Dance, 8 Albert Road, Colne, or from the ticket hotline on 01282 869513. Tickets cost £8.00, concessions £6.00, family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £24.00.