DISNEY STARS SKATE IN TO TOWN.

WE may have a real-life princess studying on Tyneside, but last night a crowd of young Disney devotees were much more interested in the bona fide members of fairytale royalty who had skated into town.

The seven princesses: Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan, Ariel and Jasmine were all present, correct and suitably sparkly for this year's Disney ice show at the Metro Radio Arena.

And with Tinker Bell as their guide, the audience were treated to each of the princess' stories being brought to life, courtesy of a dazzling array of skating prowess, dramatic lighting and costumes.

And that's to say nothing of the classic Disney tunes which were used by the wonderfully capable cast to bring the wishes of the princesses to life. And the good news is that they'll be doing it every night this week, before the last show on Sunday. Happily ever after indeed.