DERBY panto star Sylvester McCoy is relishing taking on the role of villain 'Orrible Herman at the Assembly Rooms this Christmas.

“I always enjoy appearing in pantomime and it is so nice to be able to perform to family audiences from three to 103,” says the former Doctor Who star.

“Together with my good friend Sue Holderness, I am sure we will have fun being bad. So watch out Derby!”

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs opens on December 10 Call 01332 25580 for tickets.