Twyford Drama group has huge energy when it comes to staging their productions.
No sooner had they finished performing their successful play, Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders, in mid-October, they swung straight into action again.
They’re now hard at work on their panto, The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
They’re experienced hands, having put on more than 60 pantos at Loddon Hall, Twyford.
Director Gavin Robinson said: “Our newest panto’s action is based on the legend that on June 26, 1284, in the German town of Hamelin, a magic piper led all the children out of the town, after he was not paid for solving its rat problem.
“In the show we will have some villainous rats, a beautiful heroine, the usual scatty Dame and her even scattier son, Matty Muddle.
“Between them they have plenty of fun and excitement, singing, dancing and hurling custard pies, pursuing the usual pantomime antics that we all love.
“We’re adding in some beautiful flute music and enchanting group dancing. The result is a really special show that will lift your spirits in 2023.”
And he added: “Twyford Drama have established a wide reputation for their inspiring and imaginative productions that are fun for all of the family.
“They’re a cut above your typical village pantomime, but without the commercialism and high prices that spoil so many professional shows.”
The group’s publicity officer, Joanne Davis plays the panto cow, which will have a West Country accent. “I was allowed to write my own script. It’s a comedy part,” she said.
“We’ll invite children from the audience to come on stage, something we haven’t done since the 60s. I’ll be teaching the children – and the rest of the audience – to yodel.”
Tickets are on sale with matinee performances at 2pm on Saturday, January 14, and Sunday, January 15.
Evening performances are at 7.45pm on Friday, January 13, and at 7pm on the Saturday. Tickets are £10 and £12.
Visit www.twyforddrama.co.uk to buy them or call the box office on 0118 328 2825.
