FORMER Darlington Civic Theatre publicity officer Steve Luck returned to the town yesterday to launch this year's pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Mr Luck worked at the theatre in the 1980s and 1990s, but swapped his public relations job for stage roles that have seen him tour the country with production company Qdos.

He will appear as Dame Gertie Gemmel alongside former Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, who will play the Ringmaster.

The pantomime opens on December 4 and tickets can be booked by calling (01325) 486555.