A local theatre has announced a new cast member for it's Christmas production of Cinderella.

The Sands Centre in Carlisle will welcome Antony Costa who is known for being a member of the boyband Blue.

Antony will be joining fellow musician Amelle Berrabah from the Sugababes, Britain's Got Talent Finalist Danny Posthill and the much loved Dean Winters.

A spokesperson from The Sands Centre said: "Packed with great songs, amazing dance routines and plenty of laughter, this is a tremendous treat for all the family you won't want to miss."

The Cinderella production will run from Monday 13th December until New Year's Eve.

The pantomime performance will be fun for all ages and promises to be a great event for families to enjoy this Christmas.

CFM DJ Robbie Dee will also be getting involved with the winter performance.

Over the weekend auditions were held for child dancers who were wanting to take part in the pantomime.

Antony Costa added: "I'm so excited to be performing this year's panto at Carlisle's Sands Centre.

"It's going to be magical, it's going to be great, get your tickets to the ball, I'll see you there."

If you think your kids might be interested visit: https://betterboxoffice.co.uk/the-sands-centre/whats-on/cinderella.