Falkirk 's Beauty and the Beast panto rehearsals are in full swing ahead it opening this week - for the first time in two years because of coronavirus.
The cast this year taking to the stage at Falkirk Town Hall includes Barbara Bryceland (as Fairy Fiona), Scott Watson (as Wee Frankie McClunkey) and Derek McGhie (as Callum Kelpie).
Also returning to the stage is Alex Robertson (as Dame Moira McClunkey), Kim Shepherd (as Belle) and Sam Willison (as Beast/Prince Angus).
Performances will be running from Friday December 10, until Wednesday 29.
Sarah Boden, Business; and Marketing Director for Imagine Theatre said: "What a year for panto 2021 has been! With everything put on hold during 2020, we all waited with bated breath to see what this year would bring.
"Thankfully, albeit later than usual, we got the go ahead to stage Beauty and the Beast. It’s been a challenge to pull together a production of this scale in just 5 months instead of the usual 12, but with the help and support of the amazing team at FTH Theatre, we’re ready to go.
After an almost 2-year hiatus, the cast all have their scripts, the music is prepared, costumes are sized and ready to be tried on, props are packed, and the set is ready to spring into life.
"FTH Theatre is ready to bring the magic of pantomime to you all. It will be strange without any children in the cast this year, but we’re planning for them to be back in the show next year."
