COCKERMOUTH'S annual panto will be staged later this month - and promises to provide entertainment for all.

A cast of 19, aged from eight to 70-plus, and a busy backstage team, will be bringing Snow White and Seven Dwarfs to the Kirkgate Centre.

A Cockermouth Amateur Dramatic Society spokesman said: "The story is brought to life in true panto style with a dumpling of a dame, fairies, a most wicked queen and her feathered foe, Stinky Woodsmen, a handsome prince, beautiful Snow White, bears, picnics, and many more surprises."

The show will be staged on January 19 at 2.30pm and 7pm, January 25 at 7pm and January 26 at 2.30pm and 7pm. Tickets are £9 for adults, £8 for concessions or £30 for a family ticket, available from www.kirkgatearts.org.uk or on 01900 826448.