PLANS are in place for a Bridport theatrical group's annual pantomime and they are on the lookout for new members to perform with them.

Bridport Pantomime Players has announced its 2022 show will be a performance of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves.

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The group had to cancel its annual pantomime this year as a result of the pandemic. However, it already has a venue and a rough date booked for next year's show, taking place at the Electric Palace in February.

The last pantomime went ahead in January 2020, when the group put on a performance of Beauty and the Beast.

The group is holding a meeting event at the Salt House in West Bay on Tuesday, August 24 at 7pm where people can come and meet the team if they are interested in joining the cast or helping out behind the scenes.