St Joseph’s Players – the Leigh-based amateur dramatics society – has brough Aladdin to our town.

Bumper crowds have been flocking to Leigh’s Chapel Street theatre for this hilarious family-friendly tradition – and tonight, local MP Jo Platt was sat in the crowd.

Jo Platt said: “What a night it has been! This is pure pantomime at its finest.

“I have huge respect for everybody at St Joseph’s Players for everything they do – not just for the brilliant entertainment, but for keeping this beautiful building alive and thriving. There’s still lots of work to be done and I’m proud to support them on their journey.

“Well done to everyone involved at St Joseph’s Players – and thank you for s wonderful evening of entertainment!”

If you’d like to take a magic carpet ride to a whole new world, and settle down for an evening of thrills, spills, laughter and song, then there’s still time. The production is running until 1 February, with matinees, starting at 1pm and evening performances on at 7.15pm (and at 6.15pm on Saturdays). Tickets are priced at £12 for adults and £6 for under 16s. You can buy them here.