GRAND Opera House York has announced that Three Bears Productions will return next Christmas with another spectacular pantomime - Beauty and The Beast.

All panto box office records at the theatre were broken with the production of Aladdin this festive season.

Producer Chris Moreno, said: "We are pleased to announce that a brand new production of Beauty and the Beast with some very exciting special effects and fabulous sets and costumes will be this year’s sensational pantomime. A star cast will be announced shortly."

Lizzie Richards, General Manager, added: "We would like to thank all our customers for supporting us during our 2016 pantomime. It was fantastic to see our audiences marvel at the transformation scene and scream wildly at the 3D effects while wearing yellow glasses.

"This was our busiest pantomime yet. We are pleased to have The Three Bears returning later this year with their Beauty and the Beast pantomime. This pantomime title is a first for the Grand Opera House and we’re all looking forward to the cast announcement and the costumes."

Tickets from £15.75 are available from the box office on 0844 871 3024 or online at www.atgtickets.com/york