IT’S ‘open sesame’ for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves at Almondbury Methodist Church on certain days this week.

The show takes place at the Wesley Centre, next to the church, off Westgate.

The panto opened last Thursday and runs until Saturday. Shows are at 7.15pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There will be a matinee at 2.15pm on Saturday.

Proceeds from the evening performance last Saturday are for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Tickets are available from 01484 428545 (adults £6, children £3 and £3 for OAPs on Thursday evening and at Saturday’s matinee).