A PRODUCTION of Sleeping Beauty will ensure that panto audiences do not nod off at Malvern Theatres, with a "spectacular show" being promised, including a spell-binding cast.

Gillian Wright, otherwise known as Jean Slater from Eastenders, will star as the evil Carabosse, alongside Channel 5’s Milkshake presenter Amy Thompson as the Princess.

Casualty’s Rebecca Wheatley will sparkle as the Good Fairy.

A spokesman said: "This promises to be our best panto yet.

"The timeless story tells the classic tale of Princess Briar Rose who has a spell cast over her by a wicked fairy sending her into a deep sleep – but can the spell be broken by a handsome prince and will they live happily ever after?"

The spokesman added: "Packed full of fun, songs and larger than life characters, Sleeping Beauty is for all the family. Don’t sleep on it."

Sleeping Beauty come to the Malvern Theatres from Thursday December 15 to Sunday January 8.

Tickets are on sale at the Box Office 01684 892277 and online at malvern-theatres.co.uk