* The Davies family - known as Llangollen's Panto Von Trapps.
Ten-year-old twins Ella and Jake Davies, of Pengwern, are starring together in the town’s production of the pantomime Peter Pan.
This will be Ella's third show but the first time she is being joined by twin Jake.
The youngsters will also be accompanied by seven other members of their family -earning them the title of Llangollen’s Pantomime Von Trapps.
Ella who plays one of the pirates, said: “It feels really good having my brother in the panto with me, everything makes him laugh."
She made her debut in Llangollen Panto alongside her Aunty, Ali Burke, who this year plays one of the shows idiots, Miss You.
Ella and Jake's cousin, 19-year-old Aaron Davies of Wrexham, is this year's bright new talent and plays Peter.
Aaron has previously starred in Nia Ben Aur at the National Eisteddfod, High School Musical at the Stiwt Theatre, Rhos and Llangolen Operatic Society's production of Scarlet Pimpernel.
Ella and Jake will also be joined on stage by their dad Rob who plays another pirate but cannot be named.
Aaron’s sister, Tesni, is performing in her second show and plays the wife of the Indian Chief.
Ella and Jake's mum, Chris, is doing hair and make-up and Debbie and Phil, Aaron and Tesni's mum and dad are helping backstage and with sewing.
This is the third consecutive year that the Llangollen Pantomime has been staged at the Pavilion, with the previous two years seeing nightly sell-out shows.
Director and Dame Simon Orton-Jones said: “This year’s show is a musical pantomime with an even bigger cast than last year.
"We have a fantastic 50-strong cast and crew, live band and the excellent lighting and sound facilities that the Pavilion has to offer.
"Following from last year's show, Sarah Marshall, the resident choreographer, has once again come up with fantastic new dances."
Chairlady Sharon Jones, who has been associated with the pantomime for 13 years, said: “The show tells the story of Peter Pan but Nanna the dog has become this year's Dame!
"Music is predominant in the show with songs such as Wings' ‘Live and Let Die, Queen’s I Wnt to Beak Fee’ and Crocodile Rock by Sir Elton John.
"The 18 songs are played by our eight-member band, led by our wonderful musical director Paul Young.
"The show is another huge production which has been made real thanks to the help and experience of our stage manager Michael jones and his crew.
"We have once again diverted from panto tradition by having Peter played by the talented Aaron Davies, supported by our ever-amazing Jo Potts (Tinkerbell) and the fantastic newcomer Dani Chamberlain (Wendy).”
* The show runs from Wednesday, January 16 to Saturday, January 19 at Llangollen Pavilion.
Doors 7pm, show 7.30pm, Saturday matinee (doors open 2pm, show 2.30pm).
Wednesday £5/£3 concessions, Thursday – Saturday £7/£5 concessions.
Tickets are available from Jades Hair & Beauty, Llangollen, Gwyn Davies (Butchers), Llangollen, or by calling 01978 860297.
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