GLASGOW is in the grip of sleeping beauties, ugly sisters and giant geese - it must be panto season.

Our crack-ers team of reviewers is on the case - here's our first round-up of reviews of the best shows in town and around.

THE MAGICAL ADVENTURES OF CINDERELLA , PAVILION

REVIEWED BY: Robyn Bain, 4, her cousins Oliver Reid, 3 and Abbie Leckie, 10, with Robyn’s dad Bill, from Coatbridge

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?: A lonely redheaded Prince falls in love with an aspirational social climber from a lower pecking order, kicking off a scandalous frenzy of sibling rivalry, salacious rumour and betrayal.

ANY FAMOUS FACES?: Lots, if you watch River City. Wrestler Grado reignites his Shieldinch double act with Shellsuit Boab – like a funny Little and Large.

KIDS’ VERDICT: Robyn: “The ugly sisters were funny but I was scared of their mum because she hated children.” Abbie: “Grado and Boab were so hilarious as the ugly sisters and it was funny when they were in the bed with Buttons.” Oliver: “I liked Cinderella, her singing was brilliant and she was so happy that the shoe fit her foot.”

GROWN-UPS’ VERDICT: A good old-fashioned production that capably delivers big laughs and panto magic. The laser show was impressive and the dance choreography, in particular the high wire circus-style performance in the second act, is truly stunning.

FUNNIEST BIT: Buttons joining ugly sisters Boabina and Gradina in bed to hide from a ghost.

SCARIEST BIT: Where Boabina’s wig fell off and we saw Stephen Purdon’s hair transplant matted with sweat. Or the scenery-chewing darkness deployed by the wonderful Joyce Falconer as the Ugly Sisters’ mum.

BEST BIT: Watching the talented ensemble singing and dancing together at the end had the entire Pavilion on its feet – it was a genuinely heart-warming climax delivered completely without cynicism or irony.

MARK OUT OF TEN: 9

SLEEPING BEAUTY, PALACE THEATRE, KILMARNOCK

Reviewed by: The MacKerron family – Iona, eight, Erin, six and dad Colin – from East Kilbride

What's it about? It’s the classic story, starting the day before Beauty’s 18th birthday. After the audience gets to know the key characters, a flashback transports us to the start of the tale. Great range of songs.

Who's in it? Leah MacRae, who is probably best known from River City and Gary Tank Commander.

Kids' verdict? Iona: “I really liked the announcement at the interval which said the play would resume in approximately 100 years.”

Erin: “I loved the dancers and I thought Beauty was very pretty.”

Grown-ups' verdict? Great fun and very engaging. Hector involves the audience from the outset and although his jokes are quite corny it is effective. He is a likeable character and captures the children's attention. All the characters are very good, but Nurse Senga steals the show in my opinion. Hilarious on numerous levels including outrageous costumes and saucy jokes. The young children comprising the dance ensemble were delightful. For me, the show was only slightly marred by Beauty and the Prince (both individually good singers) not quite matching their voices together.

Funniest bit? Nurse Senga singing and dancing to Respect in in true disco chic.

Scariest bit? There is an impressive dragon but in friendly colours so it’s not too scary. Erin wasn't frightened at all and she can be quite timid at times.

Best bit? The fight with Carabosse, her dragon and minions was very well done.

Mark out of ten: 9

ALADDIN, MOTHERWELL THEATRE

Reviewed by Mia Brogan, 14, her friend Victoria, mum Jackie and gran Patricia Smith, from Motherwell.

WHAT’S IT ABOUT? Poor street urchin Aladdin falls in love with Princess Jasmine, who is being forced into a marriage she doesn’t want. Aladdin's luck suddenly changes when he finds a magical lamp which grants him three wishes. But baddie Abanazer hopes to steal the lamp for himself….

ANY FAMOUS FACES?: If you are a regular to the Motherwell panto scene, you will know Ian 'Sheepie' Smith, who is the star of the show, playing Wishee Washee. Each year he has the crowds in fits of laughter and the kids love him. The show also features fantastic young dancers, who are excellent – especially the young Pot Noodles. There are almost 150 children involved in the production. So cute.

KIDS’ VERDICT: Mia: “Loved the 3D graveyard, even if it was a bit scary.” Victoria: “The water guns, Wishee Washee and the two policeman were all very good.”

GROWN-UPS’ VERDICT: A great show, laugh a minute - something for everyone. I even learned how to do The Baby Shark dance. The intimate setting of the theatre just makes you feel part of it.

FUNNIEST BIT: Lots of cheesy jokes along the way. Gran getting soaked by Sergeant Ping and PC Pong was hilarious for us, although I’m not sure she enjoyed it…

SCARIEST BIT: The 3D graveyard scene was spooky – we jumped at the big spider. Might be a bit scary for younger children, but we loved it.

MARK OUT OF TEN: 9

MAMMY GOOSE, TRON THEATRE

REVIEWED BY: Patti Atkinson, 10, and her friend Alex and aunt Caroline, from North Kelvinside

WHAT’S IT ABOUT? Written, directed by and starring panto king Johnny McKnight, the show tells the story of a hard-working café owner from Maryhill (or North Kelvinside if you are selling your flat) her happy-go-lucky son Jack and a six-foot goose called Lucy. Mammy Goose dreams of hob-nobbing with the West End Wendies but instead she’s facing eviction. When a mysterious stranger makes her an offer to be young again, Mammy Goose has the opportunity to start her life over. But, there's a catch…

ANY FAMOUS FACES? Balamory star Julie Wilson Nimmo stars as Lucy Goose (her husband, Still Game star, Greg Hemphill and their children were spotted enjoying the fun on opening night).

KIDS’ VERDICT? Patti: “I liked everything about it apart from the jokes because I didn’t understand them.” Alex: “I liked all the songs.”

GROWN-UPS’ VERDICT? Brilliant fun with lots of laughs at the expense of Glasgow’s West Enders and a nice ‘love conquers all’ theme woven in. Expect more glitter than ten episodes of Strictly and the possibility of a very close encounter with Mammy Goose. Maybe add a few more jokes for the 10-year-olds though.

FUNNIEST BIT? Patti enjoyed the scene where Lucy Goose was squeezing to get the egg to come out and Alex thought it was funny when a man from the audience was pulled up on to the stage. The scene where Mammy Goose is trying to seduce the mail boy with a ‘gin and platonic or a vodka and sofa’ is priceless.

SCARIEST BIT? Patti and Alex were fine, but wicked queen villain, Vanity Visage (Lauren Ellis-Steele) might scare younger ones.

BEST BIT? The happy ending – and Mammy Goose getting a makeover.

MARK OUT OF TEN 8