Youngsters who successfully audtioned for Maidstone's panto will start being put through their paces this weekend.

The weekend marks the start of rehearsals for the cast of Cinderella, which will be showing at the Hazlitt Theatre, in Earl Street next month.

More than 230 young people auditioned and from that, the successful short list was drawn up.

Dancing roles were up for grabs, alongside the chance to star alongside the panto's stars - former Coronation Street actor Danny Young, Richard and Judy’s daughter Chloe Madeley and CITV Hi5 star Chris Edgerley.

The show is being staged by Blue Genie Entertainment.

To book tickets visit www.maidstonepanto.co.uk or call the box office on 01622 758611