REHEARSALS are well under way for the 59th consecutive pantomime from Hutton Rudby Dramatic Society.

The Scarlet Pumpernickel will run from January 7 to 15 in the newly-refurbished village hall, officially opened at the end of last month.

Tickets cost £5 for adults and £2.50 for children on January 7 and 11, and £5 for the other performances. The show starts at 7.30pm, except on Dec 8, when there is a matinee at 2pm and on Dec 15, when performances will take place at 2pm and 7.30pm.

Tickets are available by calling Mary Tarran on (01642) 701120.