Live updates of all the Merseyside pantomimes you can see over Christmas and the holidays

What are the Christmas holidays without a good helping of cheesy on-stage banter?

Whether you're in the mood for the classic story of Snow White or an onstage retelling of a Hollywood favourite like the Wizard of Oz, there are plenty of timeless pantomimes to attend before the year is up.

Pantomimes are still hugely popular in the UK and each year shows come to Merseyside that entertain audiences of all ages.

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Before we ring in the new year, there is still a massive range of shows featuring Brookside legends and RuPaul's Drag Race winners to attend - Jack and the Beanstalk, Scouse Dick Whittington, Peter Pan and Aladdin to name a few.

There's no doubt there'll be more shows announced in the coming months so here is everything you can see around Merseyside this holiday season.

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October half-term pantomimes

Jack and the Beanstalk

• October 16 - October 21. St Helens Theatre Royal

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

• October 17 - October 21. Liverpool Empire

Pumpkin Patch Pantomime

• October 31 - November 1. Speke Hall, Garden and Estate

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Sleeping Beauty - M&S Bank Arena

The panto will star reality TV royalty and model Katie Price as wicked fairy Carabosse. Comedy star Bippo will play The Castle Clown with Britain's Got Talent