IF you are searching for a panto to watch this Christmas then look no further than Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre.

The show, which comes to Colne Muni in the New Year, was written and directed by panto stalwart George Critchley, and features amazing sets, dazzling costumes and plenty of laugh out loud moments.

Lauren Atkins gives an impressive performance as the beautiful Snow White who falls in love with the dashing Prince Fernando played by Keith Henderson.

But Snow White’s evil step mum, Queen Cruella, Amy Skillman, wants the prince for herself and plots for her henchman Ramsbottom, Chris Quinten, best known for playing Brian Tilsley in Coronation Street, to take her into the forest and kill her.

But help is at hand in the form of Snow White’s trusty friend Muddles and his mum, panto dame Mrs Duddles, played by Keith De’Winter.

The story is narrated by Fairy Good, Ceris Hine, who can step into the plot to add a touch of magic where it’s needed.

The vocal ability of all the cast was evident throughout the show with jaw-dropping renditions of Lady Gaga’s Born This Way and Bruno Mars’s Just The Way You Are.

Amy Skillman’s depiction of Queen Cruella was one of the highlights of the show, adding humour whilst also leaving the audience quaking in their seats.

The jokes came thick and fast from Mrs Duddles and Muddles who also performed a hilarious delivery of 12 days of Christmas.

This laugh-a-minute show is packed full of songs and dances to get you up dancing – with a few added surprises.

*Snow White, Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre until December 17. Box office 01254 380293.

It’s also at Colne Muni from January 6 to 22, box office 01282 661234.