PANTOMIME is coming back to Shanklin Theatre this Christmas — and the County Press has teamed up with Spotlight to give away four tickets!

Beauty and the Beast is a tale as old as time, in which an arrogant prince is magically transformed into a monster and is told he must find true love to become human again.

Unfortunately he hasn’t heard of match.com and instead kidnaps a girl from the local village. Will she be able to tame the beast? Will he be able to win her heart?

Will Spotlight manage to shoehorn a scene where a couple of people get covered in gunge? Oh yes they will!

Isle of Wight County Press: The traditional messy scene at Shanklin Theatre's pantomime.

From December 22, expect a fast paced, hilarious production full of current songs, audience participation, special effects, and surprises.

Jayne and James Derbyshire, show producers, said: "We are thrilled to be back, and back with a bang!

"For the first time Spotlight is performing Beauty and the Beast the Pantomime, and what better way to celebrate our return than with such a magical story.

"Full of frantic fun, superb songs and mandatory messy scenes, our team have worked incredibly hard to bring pantomime back to Shanklin Theatre."

Tickets are available now from Shanklin Theatre's box office.

Alternatively, try your luck with our ticket giveaway.

Simply like our post on Facebook about the giveaway, or email competition@iwcp.co.uk with your contact details, before Wednesday, December 15.

You must be an Island resident to enter and the usual terms and conditions apply.