Little Bo Peep, The Laughter Pantomime brings smiles to the wintry gloom when it is performed at Westgate Pavilion.

Gordon Clarkson and the gang promise song, dance, audience participation and comedy in a festive feast. Gordon said: “We believe in traditional pantomime as being the ideal live theatre experience; with absolutely no smut, our pantomime offers the whole family - from toddlers to great grandma - the opportunity of sharing a live theatre treat.”

In addition to producing, Gordon also appears as children’s favourite Simple Simon, alongside Peter Such as Dame Dora, Anthea Preston as Fairy Terpsicorea, Michael Flagg as Erlking the Elf, Rosi Cornwell as Boy Blue and Stacie Chadwick as Little Bo Peep.

Live music is supplied by Max Rennie and Craig Joyner, with Joy Clarkson’s costumes completing the spectacle.

The show is on Boxing Day at 2.30pm, Saturday, December 27, at 11.30am; and Sunday, December 28, at 2.30pm.Tickets are £8 for adults, £4 for children. Call into the theatre box office, telephone the theatre on 01843 835611, or the production office on 01227 364476.