PANTOMIME stars were spreading festive spirit among youngsters who will be spending Christmas in hospital.

The cast of Peter Pan - this year's production at Darlington Civic Theatre - visited the Memorial Hospital's children's ward yesterday.

Led by Cannon and Ball, who star as pirates Smee and Yoo, the cast entertained the young patients. Boyband singer Lee Brennan and former Honeyz star Celena Cherry also made an appearance.

The panto is running until Sunday, January 23, with both evening and matinee performances.