BOURTON PANTO GROUP is gearing up for a beautifully beastly production this year.

Yes, it's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and the show will be staged at the Victoria Hall in Bourton from January 29 to February 2.

There's even a wise old snowy owl in the play, so some of the cast took a trip to Birdland in the village to see what a real snowy owl, this one sponsored by panto producer Annette Lane, looks like.

The production has all the trimmings of a traditional panto and should be a big hit with audiences.

All evening performances start at 7.30pm and there is an afternoon matinee on February 2.

Adult tickets cost £5.50 or £6 for the Saturday night and are available from the Box Office on 07930 634717.