Swordfights, singalong songs, custard pies and puppets are bringing a classic fairytale to life as Sheringham Little Theatre's panto gets into full swing.

Eastern Daily Press: Prince Sebastian (George Caporn) in his enchanted castle in Sheringham Little Theatre's Beauty and the Beast panto. Picture: ANDI SAPEYPrince Sebastian (George Caporn) in his enchanted castle in Sheringham Little Theatre's Beauty and the Beast panto. Picture: ANDI SAPEY (Image: Archant)

Beauty and the Beast mixes romance with panto mayhem, brimming with comedy, and modern music including the viral video Baby Shark song, and a bespoke version of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Theatre director Debbie Thompson said: 'Bookings are up and there are only handfuls of tickets left, so I would urge anyone planning to attend to contact us as soon as possible.'

The show, which also features back projections and special effects, stars young Irish actress Emma Scott as the Beauty and George Caporn as The Beast/Prince Sebastian.

The panto runs until January 1, with shows at 2pm, 6pm, and a 10.30am performance on Christmas Eve.

Eastern Daily Press: Mrs Pans (James Lavender) in full song in Sheringham Little Theatre's Beauty and the Beast panto. Picture: ANDI SAPEYMrs Pans (James Lavender) in full song in Sheringham Little Theatre's Beauty and the Beast panto. Picture: ANDI SAPEY (Image: Archant)

Tickets and information 01263 822347 or www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com.

Eastern Daily Press: Baddie Gaston (Kyle Fraser) stokes up the boos in Sheringham Little Theatre's Beauty and the Beast panto. Picture: ANDI SAPEYBaddie Gaston (Kyle Fraser) stokes up the boos in Sheringham Little Theatre's Beauty and the Beast panto. Picture: ANDI SAPEY (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Fou-ling about. Sam Thompson as Le Fou in Sheringham Little Theatre's Beauty and the Beast panto. Picture: ANDI SAPEYFou-ling about. Sam Thompson as Le Fou in Sheringham Little Theatre's Beauty and the Beast panto. Picture: ANDI SAPEY (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham Tiny Theatre – Maurice, played by David Tarkenter, gives a mini round up of the plot so far using puppets. Picture: ANDI SAPEYSheringham Tiny Theatre – Maurice, played by David Tarkenter, gives a mini round up of the plot so far using puppets. Picture: ANDI SAPEY (Image: Archant)