Former EastEnders star Shaun Williamson in Aladdin at the Alban Arena in St Albans, Hertfordshire

TICKETS have already gone on sale for St Albans’ 2013 pantomime at the Alban Arena.

Phil Gallagher as Aladdin in last year's St Albans pantomime at the Alban Arena

From the same creative team, Evolution, that brought St Albans the spectacular Peter Pan in 2010, the sensational Snow White featuring singer Toyah in 2011 and this winter’s amazing Aladdin comes the timeless classic Cinderella.

After three record-breaking years and a phenomenal demand for tickets, the 2013 panto run has been extended and will start a week earlier than last year.

Cinders will go to the ball at the Alban Arena from Friday, December 6 to Sunday, January 5, 2014.

Theatre-goers who accept the invitation to see the panto by April 1 can also buy seats at last year’s prices.

Pantomime Aladdin at the Alban Arena. The 2013 St Albans pantomime will be Cinderella

Visit the Alban Arena website – click on the link above right – to book tickets online or call the box office on 01727 844488.

Aladdin’s record-breaking run starred Phil Gallagher, aka Mister Maker from CBeebies, in the title role alongside panto baddie Shaun Williamson, best known for his parts in EastEnders and Extras.

St Albans actor Bob Golding, who also directed Aladdin, Kelly Chinery, Nathaniel Morrison and Jemma Carlisle also starred in a magical production that won rave reviews.

* Click on the gallery above right to see pictures of Aladdin at the Alban Arena.