MEMBERS of Our Lady of Lourdes Theatre Group in Farnworth are bringing an early taste of Christmas with their pantomime.

Aladdin will be staged at the parish hall on Plodder Lane from Tuesday to Saturday, November 6 to 10, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £3 and £2 concessions and are available on the door or phone 391328. Pictured during rehearsals: Kimberley Ellis, foreground, as Aladdin, with, from left, Tony Dyson as the Emperor; Kieron Ellis (Abanazer); Lia Sandford (Lotus Blossom); Wyn Ellis (Widow Twankey); Neil Southern (Fang); and Giuseppe Ruotolo (the Genie).