Are you game? Sign up for theatre's first ever pantomime horse (or cow) race this summer

Yes, it’s a cow, not a horse. But it’s panto!

Harrogate Theatre is inviting all comers to take part in its first ever pantomime horse race this summer.

As part of fundraising efforts to mark its 125th anniversary, the theatre has promised that “history will be made” on 4 August at Ripon Races, where for the first time, pairs of people in costumes will replace thoroughbreds on the track.

“That’s right, this summer Harrogate Theatre is bringing the iconic pantomime horse to...