BRILLIANT baubles and terrific tinsel could win one family a trip to the pantomime thanks to a Christmas decorating competition.

People are being encouraged to share photographs of their Christmas trees, lights and decorations for the chance to win a family ticket to see The Chuckles of Oz, at Darlington Civic Theatre, featuring legendary children’s television stars, the Chuckle Brothers.

As the theme of the competition is The Chuckles of Oz, entries should have a Wizard of Oz theme, and can use anything from ruby-red tinsel, golden stars, emerald baubles and shimmering fairy lights.

The photos will be posted on Darlington Borough Council’s Facebook page from Tuesday, December 16 where people can vote for their favourite picture.

Voting ends on Tuesday, December 23 and the winner will be announced on Christmas Eve.

Councillor Nick Wallis, Darlington Borough Council’s cabinet member for leisure said: “We thought we’d try something new this Christmas, following the success of Darlington in Bloom on social media earlier this year.

“When I’m walking around Darlington at Christmas time I always see lots of brilliant decorations so I’m hoping there will be lots of great entries.”

To enter, email entries to communications@darlington.gov.uk including a name and phone number by Monday, December 15.

The Chuckles of Oz runs from Saturday, December 6 to Sunday, January 11 and tickets start at £18.

To book visit darlingtoncivic.co.uk or call 01325-486555.