A TWYFORD-based theatre group has scooped an award for its hilarious and popular pantomime.
The It’s Behind You trophy was presented to Twyford and Ruscombe Theatre Group for its performance of Cinderella earlier this year.
The award was presented by the National Operatic and Dramatic Association, an organisation that supports and offers critique to amateur groups across the country.
The creative group receive visits from NODA throughout the year and is given the chance to impress the representatives. Then at the end of the year, the critics are able to nominate their favourite shows of the annum.
As well as this year’s award, Twyford and Ruscombe Theatre Group received recognition for their 2013 performance of Wind in the Willows.
Co-director of Cinderella, Gavin Robinson said: “Twyford’s pantomimes are of a high standard and have been nominated for special merit on several occasions.
“We are a small society up against some big groups so we are very excited to have been chosen for this year’s trophy from the 12 nominations.”
Mr Robinson who has a 20-year background with the group and has directed five of its pantomimes- added: “We are fortunate to have an excellent team of choreographers, comic actors, backstage crew, costumer designers, sound and lighting engineers etc.
“Everyone in the pantomime brings their own special ideas and abilities, so that when everything comes together we have a show that is extraordinarily entertaining and uplifting. We are already working on next January’s show.”
The group’s next production is Agatha Christie’s Spider’s Web which will be performed in October.
For more information about Twyford and Ruscombe Theatre Group log on to www.twyrusdrama.org.uk.
