7:20pm Monday 25th January 2010
In order to find out what is going on in and around Preston an intrepid reporter sometimes has to take great personal risks, so on Sunday afternoon, disguised as a pantomime horse, I crept quietly into the Village Hall.
I was there to find out how rehearsals were going for the Preston Pantomime Group’s latest production, Arabian Nights.
The plot is obviously a closely guarded secret (even from the cast!), but the leading lady – Jemma in her first major role – and principal boy – Dee – make a strong couple. Andy Nineham was tottering about on high heels, so he is probably the Dame and Tim Moss – another player who never disappoints – is the villain of the piece, but has the shortest sword ever seen on stage!
There appears to be a lot of singing, even more old jokes and some newcomers both in the chorus, many of them youngsters, and as principals, Darrin Hall to mention but one. Oh yes, and there is also a pantomime cow, horse or camel – difficult to tell which – but it was obviously attracted by my disguise so I had to beat a hasty retreat.
Arabian Knights by Richard Lloyd takes place on Tuesday 16 February to Friday 19 February at 7.30pm and on Saturday 20 February at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. The cost is £5 for adults and £3 for children under 12.
Tickets can be obtained from Julie on 837289 or from any Pantomime Group Member. All seats are numbered, and the doors open 30 minutes before curtain up. Don’t miss Preston’s Premier Pantomime, because it is always a fun filled evening for children and adults alike.
Potholes have appeared in the Preston Road opposite the telephone exchange and Preston Surgery.
Just recently this section of road was completely resurfaced as far as Overcombe Corner, and it is very disappointing to see that it is already breaking up.
The same has happened at the top of Coombe Valley Road, near the top houses on the left. During the recent cold snap the water running down out of the fields froze into ice a foot thick, and obviously damaged the road surface. This is dangerous, for not only are the holes large, but accidents could be caused by motorists swerving to avoid them.
Westfield Arts College are presenting an Old Tyme Music Hall on Thursday, 11 February at the Sea View Holiday Park Entertainment Centre, with curtain up at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £3 for adults, £10 for a family ticket and concessionaries £2.50. They can be obtained by calling 833518.
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