ST Joseph's Players bring the magic of panto back to the Chapel Street stage.

The well-loved drama group, which commands full houses for its New Year shows, is presenting Aladdin in the Leigh church hall.

It is 10 years since it was last produced by Leigh's first lady of the amateur stage, Dorothy Galvin.

The show, which features all the fun and frolics, dance and songs of traditional panto, runs from January 14 to January 17 and Tuesday, January 20, to Saturday, January 24, curtain up at 7.15pm. Matinees are at 2pm on the two Saturdays.

Tickets are adults £5, under 16s £3.50, and are available from Boardmans outfitters, Bradshawgate, Leigh.