A YOUNG actor is making his panto debut in Cinderella at The Brindley.

Connor Harper will play an ugly sister in the festive show which runs from December 12 until January 15.

He joins 80s songstress Sonia who plays fairy superior, Miss British Isles Rebecca Lake as Cinderella, Christopher Pym as Prince Charming and veteran panto star Rikki Stone as Buttons.

Connor said: "I can't wait to get in there and start rehearsing.

"I have heard so many good things about the venue, the panto company and other members of the cast."

He will appear alongside Peter Kosta, who is the other ugly sister.

Tickets are available from the box office on 0151 907 8360 and thebrindley.org.uk.