IT’S curtains up for the cast of one of the region’s pantomimes.

The star of the show in Middlesbrough Theatre’s production of Peter Pan will be John Challis, who played Boycie in TV show Only Fools and Horses.

He will perform alongside established theatre performer Kelly Bibb, who has performed as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz and will play Wendy Darling.

“I’ve played for Tyneside, I’ve played on Wearside, now it’s Teesside’s turn to face The Hook,” said Mr Challis.

The show is on from December 7 to January 6. Tickets are available on 01642-815181 or 729729 or at middles broughtheatre.co.uk