THIS year’s Anvil Arts panto stars Mark Little and Mark Rhodes made an early visit to Basingstoke to check out the venue which will be their home later this year.

The duo will appear in The Gazette-sponsored pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk from December 10 until January 3.

Mark Rhodes: “I am very excited to be playing Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas.

The Anvil looks a brilliant venue and it’s going to be a great pantomime; make sure you book your tickets – it’s the panto you’ve ‘bean’ waiting for!”

Find out more from the box office on 01245 844244 or online at anvilarts.org.uk.