Theatre Royal Winchester has been enjoying incredible feedback from audiences about this year’s traditional family pantomime Mother Goose.

The story of a poor lady whose fortunes change when she meets the magical goose, Priscilla, who can lay the golden eggs, has been seen by school groups, families, press and guests – with audiences describing the show as “highly entertaining”, “the best yet”, “a truly magical show”, “great fun”, “family friendly” and “a fab day out” – and also reflecting on the show’s “great storytelling” and “original music and songs”.

It is the first time that Mother Goose has been performed at the theatre and this year the pantomime features a cast of actor musicians who have performed across the country, in the West End, and on television and radio – in shows such as Peppa Pig’s Adventure, Call The Midwife, Turning The Screw and adaptations of the likes of King Lear and Beauty and the Beast – with a number of the cast familiar faces from previous pantos, including Julian Eardley as Mother Goose, Brontë Alice-Tadman as Demon Vice and Libby Gore as Fairy Virtue.

Mother Goose is at the Theatre Royal Winchester until January 5. For more information or to book tickets call 01962 840440 or visit theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk