FEARBY and Healey pantomime society has announced its annual show will return in 2023

After a two-year enforced break, the cast and crew will perform Beauty and the Beast, written by Alan Frayne.

Rehearsals have been in full swing since September and the enthusiastic members are preparing and perfecting it for the opening night on February 1.

About 40 members are involved, 18 on stage and others giving backstage support with the stage, scenery, music, lighting, costumes, makeup and effects.

The performances at Fearby village hallrun from February 1 to 4, with each evening starting at 7.30pm and a matinee performance on Saturday, February 4 at 2pm.

Tickets will go on sale on January 7 from 9.30am to 11am at Masham town hall. Ticket numbers maybe capped at eight for popular dates.