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IT'S SNOW WHITE — BUT NOT QUITE AS WE KNOW IT…

A superb cast is rehearsing hard for this year's Claygate pantomime — a twist on the usual Snow White story. Claygate Dramatic Society's production of Snow White and the Seven Christmas Elves will be performed in the Village Hall from Thursday November 20 to Saturday November 22-with two matinees on the Saturday afternoon.

The large cast, including several seasoned actors and several young performers from the Stagecoach dance and theatre group, which holds classes at Claygate Primary School, is being directed by Dawn Lacey, who has been responsible for the Society's hugely successful run of pantomimes.

The plot revolves around the heroine Snow White and the evil Queen Miserables, with jeopardy, excitement and laughs along the way Pantomime tickets are now on sale: email belitacharrington@hotmail.co.uk, or call her on 020 8398 8660. They can also be bought by post via the society's website — claygatedramaticsociety.co.uk.

CHAOTIC FARCE TURNS INTO A TRIUMPH

Theatre-goers left the Village Hall with big smiles after watching the Society's hilarious production of Don't Get Your Vicars in a Twist. An elaborate set, involving the construction of walls containing seven doors and a staircase, was built by Greg Moreton and helpers; it created the perfect backdrop for this tale of misunderstandings and mayhem. It was directed by Samuel Helen — who also played one of the leading roles.

One reviewer said: "The colourful cast of characters, streamlined staging (including the running in and out of many doors at precisely the right time!) and perfectly delivered humour, kept every second new and fresh for the audience…the village hall was echoing with laughter!"

The Society always welcomes new members. To get involved, on stage or behind the scenes, email claygatedramaticsociety@gmail.com.