Crowthorne and Sandhurst

Crowthorne Amateur Theatrical Society finishes its 30th Anniversary year with the pantomime “Dick Turpin Rides Again!”, by Richard Hills. Loosely based on the famous tale of Dick Turpin, this is a fresh and happy pantomime set in the 1730s, and is a show that is suitable for all the family.

Dick is pursued all over York, and with the evil Mayor’s reward to be had, he is worth capturing. Will Dick escape the clutches of the Mayor and marry his beloved Cindy? A host of characters including Dame Perrie Winkle (Mark Hill), her hapless son Wee Willie (Luke Burton), and daughter Cindy (Emily Austin), join Dick Turpin (Sarah Webb) in delighting the audience with their antics. Also involved are various characters including the Mayor of York (Simon Heffer), the henchmen Hinch & Cliff (David Rhodes and Chris Devereux), and the famous London detective Peter Dimwit (Chris Beesley) joining in the chase, ably assisted by the traditional pantomime horse Dobbin.

Director Angie Chitty is looking forward to combining the modern with the 1700s. “We have a great mix of songs in the show and I am confident the audience will go home singing them. I am please with the way the cast are working, and there are some superb characters, with many sub-plots and stories alongside the main theme to interest all ages.”

Tickets can be bought from Playhouse Cleaners, Dukes Ride; Whimsical, High Street; and Bewitched, Dukes Ride. They are also available from the CATS Box Office on 01344 752117.

The pantomime will be performed at the Parish Hall, Heath Hill Road South, Crowthorne on Thursday 27th November to Saturday 29th November at 19.45, with a matinee on Saturday at 14.00.