THREE fairy godmothers, a wicked witch and a cuddly panda are just some of the interesting elements in Temple Street Pantomime group's February pantomime - The Sleeping Beauty.

The production, which runs from Thursday February 5 to Saturday February 7 at the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Colne, begins at 7.15pm, with a matinee performance on the Saturday, beginning at 2.15pm.

Aimed at an audience of all ages, this is a popular fairytale is retold in a lively way.

Geoffrey Holgate once again takes his regular role of panto dame, with Eric Beardsworth and Suzanne Edwards as the King and Queen, Ann Martinez as Oddjob,and Kay Mitchell, Jackie Dutton and Natalie Atkinson are the three fairy godmothers.

Helen O' Connell takes the part of Prince Handsome, supported by Jenny Mitchell as his servant, while Evonne Beardsworth and David Smith are the baddies of the piece.

The title role is taken by Stacey Whittaker alongside Matthew Rowland as her panda bear, Cuddles. The show is directed by Deryck Manley.

For more information, and ticket prices contact the secretary on (01282) 604893.