COMEDIAN Joe Pasquale was such a hit in last year's pantomime at the Birmingham Hippodrome he's back this Christmas as well - this time starring in Peter Pan rather than Jack And The Beanstalk.

The show will run from Wednesday, December 21, until Sunday, January 29.

Joe was in Birmingham last week to launch the show, in which he will play much-loved character Smee.

"I had a fantastic season in Birmingham last year and made lots of new friends. This is a great venue with a great audience," he said.

"I looked at offers coming up for this Christmas and decided I was definitely 'hooked' on Birmingham."