The classic pantomime is the perfect way to entertain the family over Christmas.

There's no better way to get into the spirit of the festival season than by going to see one of the many pantomimes (oh no, there isn't).

Across Glasgow and the west of Scotland there's a huge variety of shows on offer, from the classic well-loved fairytales of Aladdin, Pinocchio and Jack the Beanstalk to original and adapted stories.

You can also catch stars including Karen Dunbar, John Barrowman, the Krankies and Evening Times columnist Michelle McManus, along with a cast of pantomime dames, princesses, wicked witches, good fairies and flying carpets, all putting on a show to entertain the whole family.

Glasgow - Aladdin, King's Theatre

Glasgow - Pinocchio, the Pavilion Theatre

Glasgow - Dick McWhittington, SECC

Glasgow - Peter Panto and the incredible Stinkerbell, the Tron Theatre

Giffnock - Beauty and the Beast, Eastwood Park Theatre

Giffnock - Mother Goose, Eastwood Park Theatre

Eaglesham - Cinderella, Montgomery Hall

East Kilbride - Aladdin, East Kilbride Village Theatre

Rutherglen - Jack and the Beanstalk, Rutherglen Town Hall

Ayr - Aladdin, the Gaiety

Kilmarnock - Jack and the Beanstalk, Palace Theatre

Paisley - Mother Goose, Paisley Arts Centre

Motherwell - The Wizard of Oz, Motherwell Theatre

This guide was compiled by Claire Murray.