THIS year Chipping Norton Theatre presents a timeless tale of love and throwaway sweets.

Beauty and The Beast includes everything audiences have come to expect from Chippy's ever-popular pantos - tricks, traps, jokes and japes and, no doubt, some cracking songs.

This new adaptation of the classic tale comes from the pen of John Gardyne, working alongside director Johnny Worthy, set designer Colin Winslow and costume designer Tina Bicat.

The show starts tonight (Thursday) and runs until January 12. Tickets cost between £8 and £15, depending on the date and time of the show, with concessionary prices available. Contact the box office on 01608 642350 to book your seat.