Classic pantomime  from 70-strong community team

After the success of Peter Pan last year, which broke all the society's records for audience numbers, Grenoside Pantoimimes are returning to more traditional ground. Â
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Jan 2019, 13:47 BST
Updated 9th Jan 2019, 12:44 BST

Susan Hewerdine from the group said: 'We have the Widow Twankey, whose name incidentally derives from a popular brand of tea 150 years ago which came from a province in China called Twan Kay. But why does she have a laundrette in Peking?

'Why does her son Aladdin have an Arabian name? And why doesn't anybody think of using their first wish to ask the Genie for lots more wishes?

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'But that's panto for you. The comic policemen, Abanazar and his henchman Igor, the beautiful Princess Jasmine and her hand-maiden Layla, the troublesome washing machine, 'new lamps for old': they're all there

'We have 14 principals, 14 chorus members, 24 dancers and lots of people doing vital jobs off-stage. That's 70 people who have to work as a team to make the panto come to life. And they will, because they always do!'

Prices are £8 for adults, £6 children and concessions,and  £25 for a family ticket (2+2). All proceeds go to the upkeep of the venue.

For tickets, call 0114 2468937