The Carriageworks theatre, on Millennium Square, is transformed once again into a magical kingdom ready to embrace the spirit of pantomime once again.
Laura Collins from the YEP went backstage to speak to the cast and crew to find out how they bring the panto to life - and even had a role on stage to wish the newspaper a very special 135th birthday.
Here are a series of 14 stunning photographs captured by our photographer Steve Riding.
The pantomime runs until Sunday, January 4, and to book tickets visit www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk
1. Cast
Laura Collins of the Yorkshire Evening Post (centre) joins the cast of Sleeping Beauty backstage at the Carriageworks in Leeds | Steve Riding
3. Team Talk
Laura Collins of the Yorkshire Evening Post chatting backstage to the crew before the performance. | Steve Riding
4. Dressing Room
Caitlin Riley as Princess Ariana getting ready in the dressing room with the cast and crew. | Steve Riding
6. Wardrobe
Helen Shippin looking after the wardrobe backstage at the Carriageworks in Leeds. | Steve Riding