Rehearsals are under way for a family panto with a nose for a good tale.

Liam Mower, who played the part of Billy Elliot in the West End musical, is among the cast appearing in Pinocchio at the Priestley Theatre.

The family show runs from Monday, December 17, until Sunday, December 30, twice a day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Liam will be joined by actor Daniel Coll, who plays Frank Blackmore in TV soap Emmerdale, as well as a mix of actors from the West End alongside well-known local performers.

The show has been written by Sinead Marie of singing group Celtic Sirens, music has been arranged by local jazz singer Kate Peters and choreography is by Claire Lumb.

Tickets for the show are available from 08700 600100 or at www.ticketweb.co.uk.