Christmas is just around the corner which means its time to start thinking about booking your pantomime tickets - oh yes it is.

Peter Pan will take to the stage 12 times at the Bocking Arts Theatre next month to help you get into the festive spirit.

This classic fairytale is ideal for all the family and will wow you with wonderful songs and dazzling dancing.

Laughs are also guaranteed with plenty of Christmas cheer and audience participation.

Shows will run from Tuesday, December 18 until Christmas Eve.

Visit www.wegottickets.com/thebocking or call 01376 618189 for full details on times and tickets.

Alternatively visit Stationery Solutions in Fairfield Road, Braintree. Call 07377466882 for more.

Meanwhile, Dick Whittington and His Cat will entertain crowds in Witham with 11 showings.

They will be start on Thursday, December 20 and run to Friday, December 28 and will be performed at the public hall.

It tells the tale of Dick who has spent most of his years at sea but has decided to step back on land in order to make his way to London to make his fortune.

With him is his pet cat, which turns out to be to his good fortune because, together they rid London of quite a few rats.

He is rewarded by being made the Lord Mayor of London and wins the hand of the beautiful Alice.

Naughty Dick Whittington, packed with innuendo and rude words, will also be at the venue on December 22 and 28. Visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/essexgroup.

Slightly further down the line, the Kelvedon Players will be putting on seven shows of Cinderella.

The wicked Baroness Lucrecia Do-Well is forcing Cinderella to work as a cleaner, cook and maid.

When the Prince Charming proclaims his plan to pick a princess at a posh party, Cinders’ ugly step-sisters Grizelda and Brutica set out to take his hand in marriage - by force if necessary.

Can the Baroness be defeated? Find out at The Institute from January 25 until February 2, 2019.

To book call 07742 53219, visit www.kelvedonplayers.co.uk or go to The Sandwich Bar on High Street.