TYLDESLEY Little Theatre’s 28th consecutive pantomime is nearly here.

Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood runs from December 5 to December 12.

Cram-packed with comedy, the vintage favourite offers plenty of colourful characters, audience participation and honest-to-goodness family fun.

Last year, the show landed the prestigious Bolton Amateur Theatre Awards Best Pantomime gong.

The show is directed by Ian Taylor and follows Robin Hood, who is played by Mark Sutcliffe, in his fight to save the babes, performed by Rhian Brady and Charley Boulton, from the evil machinations of the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham, Alex Clarke.

All the Merry Men are present and correct to help fight the good fight, including panto award nominee Ian Hunter as Friar Tuck, Best Newcomer nominee Ellie Ward as Maid Marian, Joyce Elder as Will Scarlett and Connor Parkinson as Little John.

The show will be performed at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

For more information or to buy tickets call: 01204 655619/ 01942 886908, or go to www.tlt.org.uk