A long-established Bradford drama group, which has been entertaining families for nearly half a century, is putting the final touches to this year’s show, which opens next week.

St James Pantomime Players are presenting Dick Whittington, the society’s 46th annual panto.

The cast comprises more than 30 children and ten adults, with Dick Whittington played by Melissa Gilroy, 18, and leading lady Alice played by Kiera Fletcher, 12.

The show runs at St James’s Church Hall, Beaufort Grove, off Bolton Road, from January 23 to 26. Tickets are available on 0779 5298884.