BIG names and fun and games are on offer in a host of pantomimes this Christmas. You are spoiled for choice with festive shows to suit all tastes.

Goldilocks And The Three Bears lies right on your doorstep at Swindon's Wyvern Theatre. It stars Vicky Binns and Ross David-son, formerly of Emmerdale and EastEnders respectively. The show runs until January 10. Tickets cost between £10 and £14. For bookings call 01793 524481.

At the Corn Exchange, in New-bury, the Opera della Luna is performing Robin Hood.

This production, which is suitable for children but funny for adults, promises slapstick galore in Sherwood Forest.

Robin Hood runs until January 10. Tickets cost from £9 to £13. For bookings call 01635 522733.

For a change of scene in the same area, visit the picturesque Water-mill Theatre, in Bagnor, Berkshire.

The Emperor And The Night-ingale transports the audience to China for a wild adventure with dragons and tigers. This show runs until January 10. Tickets cost between £10 and £16 on 01635 46044.

Bath offers a more traditional Christmas treat. Jack And The Beanstalk is at the Theatre Royal starring Sherrie Hewson, better known as Maureen Elliott from Coronation Street, and James McCourt, from The Disney Channel. The festive frolics last through until January 25. Tickets cost between £8.50 and £18.50. For bookings call 01225 448844.

Journey to Oxford and you may think you are back in Bath, because the Playhouse has also plumped for Jack And The Beanstalk. Jack will be climbing the beanstalk until January 11 and tickets cost between £9.50 and £19.50 on 0117 902 0344.

Cinderella the musical in 1950s dress is gracing the Bristol Old Vic's stage.

Created by Oscar Hammerstein for TV in 1957, this production has lost none of its appeal. The show runs until January 24 and tickets cost between £6 and £20. For bookings call 0117 987 7877.

More magic can be found at the Bristol Hippodrome. Snow White, starring Lily Savage, runs until January 18. Tickets cost between £10 and £24.50 and can be booked on 0870 607 7500.

Snow White is also making an appearance at The Hexagon in Reading. Here the wicked queen will be played by TV favourite, Su Pollard. She can be seen in evil comic action until January 4. Tickets cost between £12 and £18. For bookings call 0118 960 6060.