The cast and crew at St Andrew’s Pantomime group in Beeston have been working hard to make sure they are ready for curtain up on first night, this Saturday (18 January 2025).
This year’s show is Babes In The Wood, a show they haven’t staged since 2011.
The show, produced by Hannah Davison, will run from Saturday 18 January through to Saturday 1 February 2025 at St Andrew’s Community Centre on Cardinal Road, LS11 8AG. This is always a seasonal highlight in Beeston and bookings have been busy, but it’s not too late to get your tickets.
The group introduced the story:
The story is set in the village of Nottingham, where the notorious Sheriff and his bumbling assistant Max impose unfair taxes under Prince John’s rule. Robin Hood and his Merry Men, including Will Scarlet, Little John and Mother Tuck, remain ever-vigilant, outsmarting the Sheriff to redistribute wealth back to the poor villagers.
In the heart of the tale are two royal babies, Tilly and Billy, who are protected by their friends in Nottingham. School teacher Mrs Floss and Nanny are planning a wonderful birthday surprise. Maid Marion and her friend Miranda are always on hand. From the trees, the woodland fairies Elvina and Adelina watch over the children with their magic.
Danger lurks in every shadow as the babes are kidnapped by Bish, Bash and Bosh under the orders of the treacherous Prince John and his daughter Lady Isabelle, who will stop at nothing to seize the throne. With the forest as their only refuge, the babies’ fate hangs in the balance. Can the heroic Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men outsmart the villainous prince and save the children in time?
Show dates and times:
- Saturday 18 January 2pm and 7pm
- Sunday 19 January 2pm
- Wednesday 22 January 7pm
- Friday 24 January 7pm
- Saturday 25 January 2pm and 7pm
- Sunday 26 January 2pm
- Tuesday 28 January 7pm
- Thursday 30 January 7pm
- Friday 31 January 7pm
- Saturday 1 February 2pm and 7pm
Ticket prices have been held at £6 adult, £4 children once again and are available from the box office on 07988 349985 or email: standrewspantogroup@hotmail.com.
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