A panto group has tracked down a new producer for its next show – thanks to Wokingham Today.
It turns out that experienced panto person Emily Grant was right behind them when Hurst Panto Group started their hunt to fill the role.
Well, right in the middle of them actually – Emily having moved in to the centre of Hurst three months ago from Buckinghamshire.
Emily, 32, and a veteran of a dozen pantos, said: “I moved in to Hurst not knowing anyone apart from my partner. So I was keeping an eye out for walking groups or another social group.
“Then I saw the story in Wokingham Today saying Hurst panto was looking for a producer. I love the theatre and thought it looked perfect. I went on to meet some of those involved.
“I’m very excited about it. I love the people and the ethos of it all.”
Emily, who studied performing arts at university, works planning corporate events. She’s also involved with The Blend choir performing at Wycombe Swan Theatre in July. They’ve already sold 1,000 tickets.
She is pictured above with her partner, Alex Dew.
Panto group co-chairman Claire Lawrence said: “We’re delighted Emily is joining us and look forward to working with her. We’re also grateful to Wokingham Today for their article which Emily read.
“We now need a director who will have the artistic vision and drive for the show being performed in January next year. They will very probably have had experience working with a theatre group.”
The group is inviting people involved with costumes, set design, lighting, props and other creative essentials in the past Hurst pantos to meet Emily at the Castle Inn, Hurst next Wednesday, May 3, at 7.30pm. They’d also warmly welcome new people along to join the team.
In June and July they will invite actors to the read through and auditions which will be at the start of September.
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