LESLIE Grantham just loves playing baddies - and he can't wait to get his hook into one of the best baddies of all.

The former Eastender dons the long black wig for a bit of scary swash and buckle in Peter Pan, the all-star offering this Christmas from the Alexandra Theatre, in Birmingham.

With the Birmingham Hippodrome closed for it's multi-million pound refit this season, it has fallen to the Alex to provide the more traditional panto - and this production is its first for 12 years.

It's high seas and hysteria as the production team transport you to magical Never Never Land with the new adventures of Peter Pan.

Joining Leslie as his hapless side kick Smee will be the hilarious Joe Pasquale.

All the fun gets under way on December 15 and it lasts until January 28.

Tickets are available on 0870 607 7533.

Group bookings are on 0121 643 3168 or you can try www.birmingham-alexandra.co.uk