OH yes they are - Peopleton Players are back on stage at Peopleton Little Theatre, complete with new stage, new curtains, new lights, new scenery and a new panto.

Aladdin is bigger and better than ever with all the fun of a team of mixed ages, backgrounds and genders.

The panto opens on January 2 for five performances, including a Saturday matinee, with tickets costing £4 and £3 (£7 Saturday evening with wine), from the box office alongside the village shop.

"It's a real family panto," said producer Roger Jones. "People can come along and shout at Quackers the human duck, boo the evil Abanazar and meet Dame Twankey, the Princess and, of course, Aladdin."

He added: "The costumes are brilliant and the panto has splendid scenery, sound and lighting effects and our very own souvenirs."