Performers in Hook Norton take to the stage tonight to begin their sell-out pantomime production.

The Hooky Players' panto, called Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood, involves about 40 people.

The panto is being performed from tonight until Saturday.

Director Brian Rider, who moved to Hook Norton two years ago and set up the Players last year, said: "This will be the group's second production. In June last year we did a comedy which was a success.

"The panto is a sell-out, and we've had to open the dress rehearsal to the public, at a reduced price, so as not to disappoint those who couldn't get tickets to the full shows. We are planning another comedy in June."