Panto star Terry Gleed brightened up the day for young hospital patients when he paid them a visit.

The actor, who will be playing Wishee Washee in Aladdin this Christmas, spoke to children, staff and parents on Blue Fin ward at Worthing Hospital.

Rehearsals for Aladdin, which also starts S Club 7 member Jon Lee, begin next week.

The show will be at the Connaught Theatre, Worthing, from Friday, December 5 to January 4. For more details, call 01903 206206.