WICKED magicians, Widow Twanky and characters from every imaginable fairy tale are to make an appearance at a special pantomime.

Once Upon a Story claims to be one of the best shows you'll see this year and has been staged by youngsters from Evenwood and Ramshaw Community Youth Groups.

The one-off comedy features pantomime figures from Beauty and the Beast to The Ugly Sisters and was written by youth leader Shaun Towers for members of the youth club. The show starts at 7pm on December 18, 19 and 20 at Evenwood and Ramshaw Community Centre and tickets are adults £1.50, concessions £1.

For further details or tickets call (01388) 835455 or visit the centre between 6-7pm on Fridays.