PEOPLE wanting to chase away the January blues can enjoy a show that will raise both laughter, and funds for charity.
The Corpus Christi Parish Pantomime group presents Jack and the Beanstalk, and hopes that their work will put smiles on people’s faces this month.
The show’s director Martin Robins says: “This is our eighteenth pantomime, and we really looking forward to it.
“We’ve been working on it for months now and hope that you will join us in supporting a great local cause while having a laugh.”
Previous pantomimes brought to life by the group have been Alice In Pantoland, Cinderella, and George And The Dragon.
“We’re delighted to be able to perform at the Caudwell Hall Theatre – it’s such a fabulous venue for the panto,” continues Martin.
“It’s filled with all the all the usual classic panto fun – singing, dancing, goodies and baddies, a dame, and lots of slapstick and jokes.”
The group always perform their pantos in January, rather than December.
“It gives us more time to prepare, but it’s also a chance for some light-hearted entertainment during what is the darkest month of the year,” says Martin.
The company starts writing their own scripts in March each year, with the whole operation taking around 10 months to prepare.
“It really gives us something lively and silly to look forward to when Christmas is over, and all the other pantos are finished.
“It’s fun and informal, and people always say that they enjoy it.
“And if anything goes wrong it’s even funnier.”
Proceeds from this year’s show will support First Days Children’s Charity.
The Wokingham based organisation supports young people whose families are experiencing difficulties, equipping them with the essential items they need for their early years and at school.
Jack And The Beanstalk can be seen at Caudwell Hall Theatre, Holme Grange School, Wokingham, on Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29.
Performances are on Saturday at 3pm and 7pm, and on Sunday at 3pm.
Tickets cost £5.
For tickets and information, visit:beanstalkpanto.eventbrite.co.uk
