BURNESIDE Amateur Theatrical Society's seasonal spectacular opens on Friday (January 6) running until Sunday (January 8), plus show from January 11-14.

BATS stage Ben Crocker's Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves, at The Bryce. Directed by Gordon Lawson, Adam Carruthers plays Sheikh Mustafa Leake, Elisha Selby takes the role of Safiya, Ron Milnes is Nossir, Martin Cash, Yessir, and leading the fun filled panto-teers as Ali Baba is Tracey Howson. Performances start at 7.30pm with three 2pm matinees during the run.

Box office 07792-777213.