IT'S all aboard at the Grand Opera House which has announced that its pantomime this year is to be Dick Whittington.

Helping launch the show was Warren James who is to take the title role, with sailors Lisa Bates and Jo Collins.

The show will run from December 13 until January 6.

Also starring will be Anne Charleston, alias Madge from Neighbours, and Jean Fergusson, man-hunting Marina in Last Of The Summer Wine. They will be joined by Richard Colson and Phil Randall.

Panto lovers were able to catch a glimpse of this season's stars on the Merry Boat Whittington at Kings Staith last night.

Updated: 10:21 Tuesday, September 25, 2001