THE curtain went up for panto favourite Aladdin this week.

Members of the Saltburn '53 Drama Group are presenting the show at the Community Theatre.

Dancer Maureen Payne, who broke her leg recently, was determined that the show must go on.

The show's choreographer, she turned up at rehearsals on crutches to see the finished production.

Evening performances run until next Saturday, January 22, with doors opening at 7pm. Matinees tomorrow and next Saturday will start at 2.30pm.

Tickets, priced £4.50 and £3.50 for concessions, are available from Kings of Saltburn on (01287) 622246 and also at the door.