STARS from Emmerdale and Blue Peter will appear in the touring pantomime Cinderella, with performances at Oswaldtwistle and Colne.

The production stars Blue Peter's Dan and Jeff, who have recently returned from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and are due to go on a world tour next year.

They will appear as the Ugly Sisters, while Sally Evans, who played Tash Abbott in Emmerdale, plays their mother Lady Tremayne.

Lydia Cotton stars as Cinderella and Chris Clarkson is her Prince Charming.

Director George Critchley said: "We had a great response from the crowds last year at Oswaldtwistle.

"This year we expect to stage a visually-exciting and entertaining production of Cinderella that will enthral children and adults.

"For me, nothing beats pantomime for introducing children to the joy of live theatre."

Cinderella will be at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre between Wednesday December 6 and Sunday December 17. For tickets and further information, contact Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre, Union Rd, or ring the box office on 01254 232172.

The production moves to Colne for a two-week run at The Muni between Friday January 5 and Sunday January 21. For tickets for the Colne production call 01282 661234 or visit the box office at the Muni, Albert Road.