Being entertained by festive silliness at the panto is a Christmas tradition that continues to delight families year after year.
Worksop folk are eagerly-awaiting the start of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Acorn Theatre on November 27.
But there are plenty of others which may tickle your fancy as well if you can’t get enough thigh-slapping comedy fun this Christmas.
Here’s our guide to some of the many pantomimes taking place across the area.
See each theatre’s website for ticket details.
5. Jack and the Beanstalk
The Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield will be putting on this festive treat from December 2 to January 3. Starring drama and soap actor, Wendi Peters, legendary Sheffield Dame Damian Williams,Britain's Got Talent's Maxwell Thorpe,Marc Pickering,Sam Turrell, Joey Wilby and Sarah Freer, plus CBeebies’ favourite Waffle The Wonder Dog. Photo: m
6. Dick Whittington
Nottingham Playhouse's offering this year will begin on November 24 and run until January 15. Pack up your hanky and join plucky Dick Whittington and his trusty cat on their quest for fame and fortune - starring panto dame John Elkington, who’ll be serving up some comedy chaos as Sarah the Cook. Photo: Google
7. Peter Pan
Join Retford panto favourite Stuart Earp as Smee and former Emmerdale star Peter Amory as Hook on their adventure in Neverland. At the Majestic Theatre, Coronation Street, Retford, from January 5 to January 8, 2023. Photo: m
8. Aladdin at Derby Arena
Cold Feet and The Masked Singer's John Thomson stars as Abanazar alongside award-winning best dame Morgan Brind, in Aladdin at Derby Arena this year. The show will run from December 9 to December 31. Photo: m