WITH the pantomime season in full swing, children's heckles of "He's behind you!" and "Oh, yes she is!" are reverberating around The South's theatres.

If a traditional theatrical offering takes your fancy this festive season, there's still time to treat yourself and the family.

The South Coast's biggest family panto Robin Hood, described by the Echo as a high tech Christmas cracker, is proving a huge hit at Mayflower Theatre this Christmas.

With a giant animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex rampaging around on stage, an array of terrifying creepy crawlies bursting out of the Forest in jaw-dropping 3D and a handful of disappearing doves, this is no run of the mill pantomime.

Nuffield is showcasing the world premiere of the 'extraordinary, imaginative and fanciful' Fantastic Mr Fox. A juicy tale of greed, pride and the power of friendship, this is a flagship production for the Roald Dahl centenary celebrations. Limited tickets are available until the end of the run on Sunday January 8.

Theatre Royal Winchester's Cinderella has already enjoyed record breaking success this Christmas. Theatre bosses suggest New Year's Day as the best day to bag a good seat to see the box office busting show, which closes on January 2. And our reviewer promises the more risque jokes will sail over the heads of the younger audience members, who will love the slapstick, magic and glitter, not to mention two miniature (and very well behaved) ponies!

Sleeping Beauty at Ferneham Hall in Fareham serves up a constant flow of fun according to the Echo's review. A few tickets remain if you want to enjoy the fun-filled traditional tale before it closes on New Year's Eve.