MIRROR, mirror on the wall Who is the fairest of us all?

Well, obviously, it’s Princess Snow White, looking radiant on her 18th birthday. But that only enrages her wicked and jealous stepmother, Queen Malevolent, who considers herself by far the fairest in the land. And so begins this classic tale as the vengeful Queen embarks on an evil plot to kill Snow White with a poisoned apple and claim her handsome suitor, the Prince, for herself.

Luckily, Snow White has plenty of pals to protect her, including her outrageous nurse, Dame Doitall, and the Court’s cheeky ‘Mr.Fix-it’, Handy Andy. And happy endings are assured when the loveable Seven Dwarfs and the cute animals of the forest come to the rescue of a princess in peril.

Panto season is not over just yet.

Enjoyt a fun-filled song-and-dance extravaganza from the celebrated Highcliffe Charity Players at the Regent Centre in Christchurch later this month. Hiss, boo and cheer as the Players stage Snow White for the first time since 1978 from Saturday January 21 for a week.

Box office: 01202 499199 or visit regentcentre.co.uk