It may only be July but the cast for this year's Bournemouth panto have been revealed.

S Club 7s Rachel Stevens has been announced for Jack and the Beanstalk.

The Strictly and Celebrity Masterchef star will be joined by actor Mark Moraghan who has previously appeared in Holby City and Coronation Street.

He's also been cast as Chrissie White’s uncle Tim Richards in Emmerdale. 

Derek Moran from Channel 5’s Milkshake, Noel Brodie and Jamie Steen will also star in the production.

The panto runs at the Pavilion Theatre from December 2, 2017 to January 1, 2018. 

Tickets are on sale now from bic.co.uk