IN PICTURES: Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime at Birmingham Hippodrome

Birmingham Hippodrome has begun its six-week run of this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.

Featuring sets and costumes from The London Palladium, and bundle-loads of laughter, the UK’s biggest regional panto features a cast including Birmingham’s own Alison Hammond, Hippodrome favourite Matt Slack celebrating his 10th year; and star of stage and screen Samantha Womack.

They are joined by Doreen Tipton as Doreen the Cow, panto dame extraordinaire Andrew Ryan, Brummie local Alexanda O’Reilly in the title role and West-End performer Billie-Kay as Princess Jill.

GALLERY: Jack and the Beanstalk panto at Birmingham Hippodrome

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Jack and the Beanstalk is at Birmingham Hippodrome until Sunday 28 January. Tickets available at www.birminghamhippodrome.com.