KING Arthur has some unusual competition in his mythical bid to pull the sword from the stone and win Guinevere’s heart.

There is a foolish Frenchman, a posh Essex geezer, an English Toff and, of course, a dragon to contend with in Culcheth Players' panto version.

The show at Culcheth Sports Club in Charnock Road also features dancers from the Rosemary Powell School of Dance.

Performances are on January 23 to 25 and tickets are £5 on the door or from culchethplayers.co.uk or 07943517710.