This year, our genie is making all your panto wishes come true with The Regent Theatre's pantomime, Aladdin!

TV star Joe Swash has been named as the new leading man for Aladdin, which opens at The Regent Theatre on 15 December 2011. 29 year old Joe shot to fame in 2003 playing the part of Mickey Miller in Eastenders and in 2008, he was crowned King of the Jungle when he won ITV's I'm a Celebrity? Get Me Out of Here!

Earlier this year, Joe took part in BBC1's Let's Dance for Comic Relief with Caroline Flack where the duo performed My Humps by the Black Eyed Peas and he can currently be seen presenting the children's show Gimme A Break on the CBBC Channel. Joe made his pantomime debut in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Bristol Hippodrome in 2009.

For more than a decade Regent Theatre pantomimes have become an essential part of Christmas offering all the ingredients for the perfect panto. This year's panto mission remains as bold as ever! To provide a fantastically funny, traditional family pantomime packed with sensational songs, sparkling sets, hilarious comedy and lots of audience participation.

Aladdin also heralds the introduction of a new producer, the Liverpool-based company, Pele Productions Ltd. Husband and Wife team Viv and Jim Wells have been producing top musicals and pantomimes for the last 12 years.

It's the Christmas tradition you don't want to miss! Featuring the most recognisable characters in panto, including our hero Aladdin, the beautiful princess, the evil sorcerer, and the ultimate dame - Widow Twankey; Aladdin is sure to make Christmas 2011 one to remember for the whole family.

So hop on your magic carpet and get your tickets for the region's favourite panto. If you ask your genie for just one thing this year, make it a trip to see <