OH NO, it isn't! Oh yes, it is! Pantomime time starts in Lyndhurst with a production of Dick Whittington - this week!

Village thespians will transport the audience from Lyndhurst's Vernon theatre to medieval London and oriental Morocco, with the tale of the famous cat lover who became London's Lord Mayor.

Performances in the theatre in Sandy Lane start at 7.45pm on January 25, 26, February 2 and 3.

On Saturday, the show begins at 6pm and there is a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday, February