PANTO stars will be joining shoppers to buy last-minute props for their production this month.

The cast from Jack and the Beanstalk will be in full costume for a trolley dash at Morrison's in Berry Edge, Consett, on Monday, December 13, from 6.15pm until 7pm. They will be picking up items such as washing powder for Dame Trot's laundry and sweets to distribute during shows.

The pantomime is the first professional production at the Empire Theatre in Consett. It opens on December 18 for two weeks.

It stars TV actor Stefan Booth and Big Brother 5 contestant Becki Seddiki.

Tickets are £10 and are available from the box office on (01207) 218171.