With Christmas fast approaching, Saundersfoot Footlights pantomime rehearsals for Beauty and the Beast are in full swing.

This year it's the turn of Footlights members Eleanor Brown to play the part of Belle, with Angharad Thomas playing her first lead role as Prince Louis.

Supporting them are Niall Quinn as the Prince's valet and best friend and David Jones as Jean Claude, the ever so handsome yet vain, self-obsessed and egotistical winner of Pop Idol!

Of course, there will be the usual collection of comedy characters, goodies and baddies, but look out for the dramatic scene where Countess Cruella casts her wicked spell upon the Prince and... well, you'll have to go and see what happens!

Behind the scenes, the stage is being set, costumes made and songs and dances learnt.

So put a date in your diary - the show will run from Monday, December 5, to Saturday, December 10, with an evening performance every night at 7 pm and a matinee on Saturday at 2.30 pm.

For further information about pantomime tickets, group booking or for information about auditions or how you can be involved, please contact Helen Wright on 01646 682058.