A CLASSIC pantomime of a princess and wicked witch will be given a modern twist by an award-winning am-dram group.

Dovercourt Theatre Group, winners of best panto in the Eastern Region in 2012, is staging an elaborate performance of The Sleeping Beauty, by Ben Crocker.

The tale, pipped as the group’s most spectacular show to date, will be told between December 12 and 14 at Kingsway Hall.

This year’s performances are on December 12 at 7.30pm, December 13 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, and December 14 at 1.30pm.

Stall tickets cost £7.50 for adults and £5 for under-16s, while dress circle tickets are £9, from 07421 056814, boxoffice@dovercourttheatregroup.com or dovercourttheatregroup.co.uk