A Kent theatre is offering families discounted pantomime tickets.

Despite this year's Marlowe Theatre pantomime being only a couple of weeks into the run, thoughts are already turning to next year's show for Christmas 2020.

The Canterbury theatre has announced that next year's pantomime will be Jack And The Beanstalk once again starring favourite dame Ben Roddy.

A 'full star cast' will be announced at a later date, say producers, but for those keen to book their seat for November or December 2020 or January 2021 - an early bird ticket offer has been launched.

For a limited amount of time families can claim half price children's tickets for a certain number of Jack And The Beanstalk performances.

To get 50% off tickets for those aged under 16 at least one adult ticket must be purchased.

The offer cannot be used retrospectively, says the theatre, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and all tickets must be paid for at the time of booking.

The discount is available for the following performances:

• Friday, November 27, 7pm
• Saturday, November 28, 2.30pm and 7pm
• Sunday, November 29, 10.30am, 2.30pm and 7pm
• Monday, November 30, 1pm and 7pm
• Wednesday, December 2, 1pm and 7pm
• Thursday, December 3, 10.30am and 7pm
• Friday, December 4, 1pm and 7pm Monday, December 7, 1pm and 7pm Tuesday, December 8, 10.30am and 7pm
• Thursday, December 10, 10.30am and 2pm
• Friday, December 11, 7pm
• Monday, December 14, 1pm and 7pm
• Tuesday, December 15, 2pm and 7pm
• Wednesday, December 16, 10.30am and 2.30pm
• Friday, December 18, 2.30pm
• Monday, January 4 1pm and 5pm Wednesday, January 6, 7pm
• Thursday, January 7, 1pm and 7pm
• Friday, January 8, 1pm and 7pm

To book call 01227 787787, visit the theatre's box office or visit the website by clicking here. The early bird ticket offer ends at midnight on Sunday, January 19.