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.

9. Mother Goose
The whole nation is flocking to Sheffield to see Ian McKellen and John Bishop as they join forces to bring you a hilarious family-friendly panto. Mother Goose is the ultimate theatrical feast - full of fun, farce and surprises that will make you honk out loud. Showing from February 14 to 18 at the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield. Photo: m

10. Sleeping Beauty
TV stars Michelle Collins, Jai McDowall and Lloyd Warbey will star in ‘Chesterfield’s biggest and brightest panto’, running from December 6 to January 3 at the Winding Wheel Theatre. Photo: m

11. Puss in Boots
This panto tale will delight all the family, with lots of comedy capers, a fabulous dame and of course a talking cat. Running at Nottingham Arts Theatre from December 3 until December 18. Photo: submitted

