Watch: Behind the scenes at York panto Snow White

A beautiful princess, an evil queen, and a band of funny little fellas will take to the stage on Friday, ready to royally entertain York.

YorkMix was allowed a behind-the-scenes peek at Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs earlier this week, which runs at the Grand Opera House throughout the festive season.

It stars Vicki Michelle, best known for ’Allo ’Allo, Mark Little of Neighbours fame, York’s new favourite dame Steve Wickenden, magician Martin Daniels and local discovery Louise Henry as Snow White.

York’s town crier and Minster FM breakfast presenter Ben Fry makes an appearance too, complete with bell.

And a group of talented youngsters play the merry group of dwarfs.

Take a look at our video for a sneek preview of what’s on store.

Judging by the rehearsals, York is in for a lot of quickfire fun, with slapstick, music and the happy ever after we are all craving this year!