A virtual pantomime will be staged by a theatre that is closed because of the pandemic.

Santa Saves Christmas will be streamed courtesy of Gary Star Productions for the Astor Community Theatre in Deal.

It was originally planned as a socially distanced piece of live theatre for December 19 but Tier 3 restrictions led to a change of plan.

It can be booked and watched safely from home by families any time this Christmas.

The Astor Community Theatre's creative director James Tillitt said: "Join us on a magical journey where we follow our favourite mischievous Elves into a wintery World of Wonder where they meet a friendly polar bear.

"Will Santa and the Elves save Christmas from the icy clutches of Evil Frost before it’s too late?"

Tickets cost £10 per household and are available to purchase at any time until midnight on Boxing Day.

To book, visit theastor.co.uk/shows

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