THEATRE fans in Dunfermline will be having sleepless nights as the Alhambra Christmas panto draws closer.

The magical tale of Sleeping Beauty will arrive at the theatre in December with Fife’s favourite dame, Billy Mack.

The show will feature an all-star cast of stage and screen, along with fantastic costumes, live orchestra, spectacular sets and special effects.

Billy commented: “I am thrilled to be returning to play Dame at the Alhambra. The Alhambra is a wonderful venue, and I can’t wait to once again tread the boards. Expect special effects, jokes, comedy costumes, and surprises aplenty. I am really excited to begin the run.”

Scottish actor Craig McDougall, fresh from auditioning for the new James Bond movie, takes on the part of The Prince, accompanied by actress Helena Mitchell, playing Sleeping Beauty.

National Theatre of Scotland Actress Jo Freer will play the role of the Good Fairy. Alhambra favourite Mark Hayden, star of The Mousetrap, will take on the part of the Time Lord.

Alan Orr is also returning to the Alhambra for this year’s production of Sleeping Beauty, after wowing last year’s crowd as comedy sidekick to Billy Mack.

Bruce Strachan is director for this year’s Alhambra panto production and he said: “I can’t wait to get started on this year’s production of Sleeping Beauty. The Alhambra has an ever-growing reputation for producing high-quality pantomimes, and I am delighted to be part of this exciting new production.

“I am very much looking forward to working with the amazing cast. The show will deliver a slightly different take on the magical fairy tale. Our audiences are going to have a sparkling time this Christmas at the Alhambra and it’s set to be fun for the whole family.”

The Alhambra welcomed more than 25,000 patrons through the doors in 2017 for its pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.

Sleeping Beauty will cast its spell at the Alhambra Theatre from December 7 to 29.

The tickets for Sleeping Beauty can be purchased from the Alhambra Theatre on 01383 740384/733666 or in-person, and also via Ticketmaster online at: www.ticketmaster.co.uk