THE final showing of the festive pantomime Cinderella will be held in Blackburn this week.

Thwaites Empire Theatre, in association with Pendle Productions, has hosted performances of the family-friendly production of Cinderella since December 2017.

The musical performance has included appearances from the story’s classic characters, including the Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming and the Ugly sisters.

Matinee performances, which have been shown throughout the month at Blackburn's Thwaites Empire Theatre, situated on Aqueduct Road, will continue today, tomorrow and finish on Thursday January 4.

Tickets for adults will cost £15.

It will cost £12 for customers aged 60 and over and £10 for children aged 16 and under.

A family ticket will cost £44, a discounted ticket for two adults and two children.