St Albans’ popular pantomime has been cancelled for 2020.

Herts Advertiser: Ian Kirkby, Bob Golding and Andy Day in St Albans pantomime Sleeping Beauty at The Alban Arena. Picture: Pamela RaithIan Kirkby, Bob Golding and Andy Day in St Albans pantomime Sleeping Beauty at The Alban Arena. Picture: Pamela Raith (Image: Pamela Raith)

The Alban Arena announced this morning that the annual event, which attracts huge audiences and often sells out months in advance, will not be going ahead this year due to the pandemic.

A statement said: “Unfortunately with regret we have had to postpone this year’s performance of Mother Goose until Christmas 2021.”

The show was due to run from December 4 to January 3.

Herts Advertiser: St Albans pantomime Sleeping Beauty at The Alban Arena. Picture: Pamela RaithSt Albans pantomime Sleeping Beauty at The Alban Arena. Picture: Pamela Raith (Image: Pamela Raith)