18/1/2007

Local News

Centre’s late-sprouting panto

Suzanne Dallen was Dame Dora Cobblers and Stan Coleman played the Byfleet Fairy

Volunteers, centre users and staff all took part in the traditional pantomime of  Jack and the Beanstalk, directed by resident Alan Mercer.
Jackie Russell, manager at St Mary’s in Stream Close, said the pantomime was a great success and raised money for future events at the centre.
Woking’s Mayor Councillor John Kingsbury joined the group on Wednesday to watch the dress rehearsal.
Jackie said: “We started rehearsing in October once a week and since Christmas we have been rehearsing every day. It has been great fun. We sold 84 tickets for the performance at £3 each and all the money raised will go towards entertainment at the centre and Christmas events.”
Jackie said the centre is renowned for its pantomimes and last year put on a splendid production of Cinderella.
She added: “I produced Jack and the Beanstalk but I wanted to ensure that as many people as possible had the opportunity to take part because that is what it is all about. It is important to get everyone together and give them the chance to show what they can do.
“The atmosphere was buzzing on the day and everyone enjoyed themselves.”
For more information about events at the centre, call Jackie on 01483 743877

First printed in: Byfleet News and Mail