It's the season for a pantomime and the Bocking Arts Theatre won’t disappoint.

The theatre, in Bocking End, Braintree, will be holding a series of festive performances of a much-loved family classic, The Wizard of Oz.

Musical fans should follow the yellow brick road to the theatre for the show, which will run from Thursday until December 24.

The family friendly performances include a professional cast starring Munchkins and Meerkats, Potty Patrick, the Starstruck Theatre School and The Weston School of Dance.

Shows will be held daily on Thursday and Friday at 5pm and Saturday until December 24 at 11am and 3pm, with doors opening half an hour before each performance.

Tickets are priced at £12.50 and £14.50 and are available from 01376 618189 with a credit card hotline accessible on 01279 815464.

Tickets are also available at wegottickets.com/thebocking or from Stationary Solutions in Fairfield Road, Braintree.

For more information visit thebockingartstheatrecomplex.co.uk