Famous faces from Strictly Come Dancing, CBBC and X Factor are set to star in Middleton's Christmas pantomime this year.

A new production of Sleeping Beauty has arrived at Middleton Arena this festive season with a star-studded cast including Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Karen Hauer.

Hauer stars as Carabosse alongside familiar faces, CBBC's Chris Johnson, who plays The Castle Clown, X Factor's Sean Smith as Prince and Mark Slowey as Queen Ruby, Lauren McCrory as Princess Beauty and Rosie Winter as The Fairy.

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Organisers are promising this will be a spellbinding production of a family classic, building on the success of pantomimes in previous years which have attracted sell-out audiences.

The shows started this week on Tuesday (November 26) and run through to Monday, December 30, with tickets starting from £16.50.

Hauer is set to appear from December 21 following the completion of this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The star-studded cast The star-studded cast (Image: David Munn/Your Trust)

The production is being brought to the area by Your Trust, the charity which operates Middleton Arena and other venues across the region, with producers Shone Productions.

Dean Sorah, events and programming manager from Your Trust, said: "This will be a magical pantomime featuring singalong songs from a live band, dazzling dance routines, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and incredible circus acts.

"Sleeping Beauty is a festive event not to be missed and we've already seen huge demand for tickets.

"We're urging people to get their seats booked as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment."

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/whats-on/events/sleeping-beauty-middletons-christmas-panto-2024