A CHRISTMAS staple for a village outside Oswestry is set to return in the New Year with a new pantomime.

The Rhydycroesau Pantomime 2023 will be at the village hall across three weekends in January with shows on Friday and Saturday nights and a matinee on two Sundays.

They will be begin on Friday, January 13 and Saturday, January 14, then for the next two Friday and Saturdays – all at 7.30pm.

There will be matinee performances at 2.30pm on Sunday, January 22 and Sunday, January 29.

Children and adults, young and old, will be treated to the story of King Offa and the Dragon – tickets are £6 for adults and £3 for children.

They can be bought from Rowanthorn, in Old Chapel Court which connects Church Street and English Walls or call 01691 238277.

Cash preferred.