OLDHAM Library Theatre’s alternative Christmas production offering “Hansel & Gretel” opens on Saturday (December 15).

Running until December 29, it is a musical production from Oldham Theatre Workshop’s professional company.

Billed as an alternative to a traditional panto, it has a small cast and will be performed in Oldham Library’s intimate theatre space.

Following the huge success last year's Peter Pan, Oldham Theatre Workshop says it is returning with a “magical interpretation of one of the world's best-loved fairytales”.

Hansel & Gretel will be brought to life through inventive storytelling, pupperty, live music and song targeted at all age groups. Tickets can be bought direct from Oldham Library main desk or from: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hansel-and-gretel-tickets-47849997631