The cast of Goldilocks and the Three Bears spent time chatting and posing for pictures with members of the public, and getting a tour of the museum on Saturday (December 20).
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole, who plays the evil ringmaster in the festive performance, joined co-stars Josh Benson, Jamie Jones and Taziva-Faye Katsande.
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
They were also pictured riding the Victorian Carousel at the museum, which opened on Saturday (December 20) and will be running until Christmas Eve.
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
The panto stars also climbed aboard some of the museum’s trains such as the Tornado.
There were high-fives all around for children who made the trip to meet the characters.
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
Josh Benson and Jamie Jones previously told The Northern Echo the Darlington crowd is “fantastic” and they are able to develop a “shorthand with the audience”.
The panto has also received rave reviews, with our reviewer calling it a “fast, funny whirl”.
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
Visitors to Hopetown can a picture in front of its 28ft Christmas tree.
Performances at the Darlington Hippodrome run until New Year’s Eve, with tickets priced from £23.50 for adults.
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
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Darlington Pantomime at Hopetown Darlington (Image: ANDY FUTERS)
