It just isn't Christmas without a good festive show, and panto season is well and truly in full swing, with famous faces appearing on stages around the country.
From Jack and the Beanstalk to Aladdin, pantomimes are often tailored to children but us adults also get the chance to see some big celebs play characters from classic tales.
Below are some huge stars who have featured in pantomimes around the Liverpool City Region over the years.
Below are some huge stars who have featured in pantomimes around the Liverpool City Region over the years.
5. Cilla Black
Liverpool's very own Cilla Black performed in a number of pantos over the years, including the Empire's rendition of Aladdin in 2008.
6. Barbara Windsor
Barbara Windsor played the role of principal girl in a production of the pantomime Red Riding Hood in Liverpool in December 1955. Photo: George W. Hales/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
7. Kimberly Hart-Simpson
Corrie's Kimberly Hart-Simpson played Cinderella in the Christmas pantomime 'Cinderella' at St Helens Theatre Royal in 2022. Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images
8. Claire Sweeney
In 2021, Claire Sweeney starred in The Atkinson's rendition of Cinderella. Photo: The Atkinson