PEOPLE in Tenbury are being urged to book their pantomime tickets now to avoid disappointment.

With only a couple of weeks before the show opens, both the professional and junior cast are busy rehearsing for what is lining up to be Tenbury's most spectacular pantomime ever.

With dazzling special effects, a professional set and costumes, and live musicians almost no expense has been spared in making this the best possible family pantomime ever.

There are a few familiar faces in the cast from last year, such as Chris Davis as Dame Trot, Tim Wallers as Simple Simon, taking time out from filming with the BBC, Peter Hayter as King Bertrum, Simon Wallace as Flunkit, Julie Porter as Edena the Eco Fairy, and Paddy Amphlett as Cedric and Blunderbore.

Appearing for the first time at Tenbury is Nick Bayly as Slimeball, Libby Christenson as Jack Trot and Clare Duffy as Princess Demelza.

In addition to this amazing line up, there are a total of 30 in the junior cast (although they are not all on the stage together) who all live in and around Tenbury.

Jack and the Beanstalk at The Regal starts on Saturday, December 19 and runs until Saturday, January 2.