A pantomime princess indulged in a spot a pampering at a Norwich salon ahead of her stage debut in the city.

Norwich Evening News: Rapunzel's long braid courtesy of John Olivers. L to R: Emily Panes (Dame Gothel), Abigail Middleton (Rapunzel) and Stewart McCheyne (Prince). Picture: Ella WilkinsonRapunzel's long braid courtesy of John Olivers. L to R: Emily Panes (Dame Gothel), Abigail Middleton (Rapunzel) and Stewart McCheyne (Prince). Picture: Ella Wilkinson (Image: Archant)

Abigail Middleton, in the role of Rapunzel, has been hard at work preparing for this year's My First Panto performance, put on by The Garage and Norwich theatre company All-In Productions.

To take a break from her tower, the plucky princess and fellow panto stars Stewart McCheyne, from children's band Andy and the Oddsocks, and Emily Panes ventured out to John Olivers salon in Red Lion Street.

Norwich Evening News: Rapunzel has been getting her hair done at John Olivers. L to R: Emily Panes (Dame Gothel), Abigail Middleton (Rapunzel) and Bethany Page from John Olivers. Picture: Ella WilkinsonRapunzel has been getting her hair done at John Olivers. L to R: Emily Panes (Dame Gothel), Abigail Middleton (Rapunzel) and Bethany Page from John Olivers. Picture: Ella Wilkinson (Image: Archant)

Staff at the salon curled the princess's tremendous golden tresses before fashioning them into a fishtail plait with flowers woven in.

My First Panto: Rapunzel runs at The Garage in Chapel Field North from November 29 to January 12.

Norwich Evening News: My first panto's Rapunzel has been getting her hair done at John Olivers. L to R: Stewart McCheyne (Prince) Abigail Middleton (Rapunzel) and Emily Panes (Dame Gothel). Picture: Ella WilkinsonMy first panto's Rapunzel has been getting her hair done at John Olivers. L to R: Stewart McCheyne (Prince) Abigail Middleton (Rapunzel) and Emily Panes (Dame Gothel). Picture: Ella Wilkinson (Image: Archant)

People will be able to meet the cast on level one at Castle Quarter between 11am and 3pm on Saturday, November 23, where there will also be a chance to win a family ticket.

Norwich Evening News: Rapunzel has been getting her hair done at John Olivers. L to R: Emily Panes (Dame Gothel), Abigail Middleton (Rapunzel) and Bethany Page from John Olivers. Picture: Ella WilkinsonRapunzel has been getting her hair done at John Olivers. L to R: Emily Panes (Dame Gothel), Abigail Middleton (Rapunzel) and Bethany Page from John Olivers. Picture: Ella Wilkinson (Image: Archant)