The stars of Darlington Hippodrome's hit show Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs have been visiting locations around town to raise spirits for Christmas.

Leading the show is pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates, playing the Prince.

He has been supported by a stunning cast which Darlington audiences and reviewers have been giving rave reviews.

The stars have visited Darlington Memorial Hospital, St Teresa's Hospice and the Dolphin Centre.

A spokesperson for the Darlington Hippodrome said: "Pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates heads the cast of the family Christmas spectacular Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, playing the Prince. Gareth is joined by the The Chase’s Vixen Jenny Ryan as The Wicked Queen, the hilarious Josh Benson as Muddles, Marina Lawrence-Mahrra as Snow White, and Jamie Jones as Mrs Nelly Nightnurse.

"Supported by a full ensemble and, of course, the magnificent Seven, Darlington audiences and reviewers are giving the show five stars all-round."

Here are a selection of pictures of the cast visiting children around the area:

The Northern Echo: Panto cast at St Teresa's HospiceThe Northern Echo: Darlington panto performers at Darlington HospitalThe Northern Echo: Darlington panto performers at Darlington HospitalThe Northern Echo: Panto cast at the Dolphin CentreThe Northern Echo: Darlington panto performers at Darlington HospitalThe Northern Echo: Panto cast at the Dolphin CentreThe Northern Echo: Panto cast at the Dolphin CentreThe Northern Echo: Panto cast at the Dolphin CentreThe Northern Echo: Panto cast at the Dolphin CentreThe Northern Echo: Panto cast at the Dolphin Centre

You can still grab your tickets to see the show now.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs runs until Sunday 31 December at Darlington Hippodrome.