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Children and young people from across the county will be staging a very special pantomime next week.

Most families have a trip to the pantomime on their to-do list at this time of year. Sometimes this can be difficult if the child or young person has sensory issues or special needs and a relaxed performance would be ideal for them.

FTM Dance - a performing arts respite service for people who have additional needs, disabilities or specific medical conditions - have come up with a unique concept and created a pantomime that is run as a relaxed performance 'both on and off the stage'.

Taking place during one day when De Montfort Hall's Aladdin cast are taking a break, FTM Dance are presenting their very own version of the pantomime 'The Magic Lamp', which they are hoping will mirror the success of their 2018 Peter Pan show.

FTM Dance will present and star in the show using scenery created for Imagine Theatre's seasonal run of Aladdin.

(Image: FTM Dance)

The FTM cast will invite the audience to 'make a friend like me' as they help Aladdin discover the lamp and magic carpet in hidden treasure at De Montfort Hall.

Leanne Evans, director of FTM Dance said: "We had such a wonderful time last year performing our first pantomime at De Montfort Hall, and this year's performance promises to be even more exciting.

"The young people are looking forward to the performance, and we would encourage everyone to take part by coming along and showing your support."

Antony Flint, De Montfort Hall's general manager said "This is a wonderful opportunity for us, Imagine Theatre and De Montfort Hall, to engage with and support the great work of FTM Dance."

The show takes place on Friday 20 December at 6pm.

Tickets £5 child and £10 adult, carers go free.

Telephone the box office on 0116 2333111 or demontforthall.co.uk