Antrobus Players started in 2011 with hardly any experience between them but now they are preparing for their latest pantomime production.
The first year was a steep learning curve, but the pantomime Ali Baba was an amazing success, a sell out at each performance.
In 2013 they performed Cinderella gaining four nominations, three for individual awards from ACT, and won the Association of Community Theatre Spotlight Award for the ‘Most Creative Pantomime’ in the whole of the north west.
They were up against companies with large theatres so no one was more amazed than they were to hear the result announced.
Each year the whole village gets involved, many people cut out material, sew or just thread elastic in the 100 or so costumes.
Teams of people build sets or paint them, yet more helpers transform the hall into a magical theatre.
Props appear from the strangest of places, the people on the stage, who this year range in age from eight to 84, are just the tip of the iceberg.
They are at present working hard rehearsing Aladdin , a traditional family pantomime, which will be performed in Antrobus Village Hall on from January 24 and 25 at 7.30pm and January 26 at 2.30pm.
Tickets order forms can be obtained by telephoning 01606 891379. Tickets cost £7.50 adult, £5 children and £22 for a family of two adults and two children.
