CINDERELLA, this year's laugh a minute pantomime from LADS, takes to the stage next week.

The popular tale of Cinderella has been brought to new, magical life by Paul Reakes. Whilst poor Cinderella is being forced to carry out the every wish of her cruel stepmother and ugly stepsisters, Mattie and Hattie, Prince Charming has left to travel the world and the land of Pantomania is governed by the selfish Duke of Verucca.

However, upon learning of his father's death, the Prince returns to take up his duties as king, but there is one problem - the Duke is not willing to relinquish power. The Duke bullies his henchmen, Nip and Tuck, into bopping the Prince over the head and he subsequently loses his memory. The Duke then manipulates his naïve nephew, Archie, into posing as the Prince, and causes havoc for anyone who gets in his way.

Luckily faithful Buttons and his friend Kathy are trying everything they can to sort out the confusion, while Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother is working wonders to bring Cinderella together with her true love.

Evening performances can be seen from Thursday, January 19 to Saturday, January 21 and from Wednesday, January 25 to Saturday, January 28, with matinées on Saturdays, January 21 and 28 and Sunday, January 22.

To book, visit themarkettheatre.com or call the box office on 07967 517125