PANTOMIME in Harpenden gets underway tonight with Act One returning to the Public Halls with their fifth thigh-slapping adventure.

They are putting on Aladdin with Chris Law and the team joined by CBBC stars Big Howard Little Howard from tonight until Sunday (15-18).

Howard Read is a British comedian and award-winning animator and Little Howard is his cartoon comedy sidekick. It is the first time in the UK that a pantomime has included an animated character with the ability to interact with the cast and the audience.

Big Howard Little Howard joins Aladdin to battle the evil Abanazar with a five-piece band playing in the background.

Tickets are from �9, available from the box office on 01582 767525 or book online at www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk