A swashbuckling show from the Latimer Players

THE next production by the Latimer Players will be the swashbuckling pantomime adventure Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates.

It is a traditional pantomime by Tom Whalley with jokes, sketches and audience participation for all the family to enjoy.

Our hero Robinson Crusoe has always had an appetite for adventure! Living with his old mother Dame Crystal Crusoe, his washed up Father, Captain Crusoe and his silly billy brother Sprat, Robinson has no desire to take over the family Fish ‘n Chip shop. Meanwhile, the high seas are terrorised by the evil Captain Blacktashe in his search for the lost temple of treasure on Skull Island but the map where X marks the spot has been lost for years.

Will Robinson ever find his treasure? Will Dame Crusoe end up battered? And what is that mysterious writing on the back of the chip shop menu?

A spokesperson said: “We are pleased to welcome lots of new faces to the stage who are eager to make their debut, helped along by our usual pantomime actors. It’s all good family entertainment with an opportunity to join in and sing along, or even to come on stage and show us how it should be done!”

The production takes place at Thurcaston Memorial Hall and dates are Thursday and Friday, November 28-29, at 7.30pm and Saturday, November 30, at 1.30pm and 5.30pm. Tickets are available from Christine Deavin - email christinedeavin@gmail.com or call 0116 237 6855.

Under fives are free, £4.50 for seven to 12-year-olds, adults £7. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

The spokesperson added: “We are always looking for new members and now could not be a better time to join us. Come and be a villager on stage or help back stage moving scenery, painting and building.

“You don’t have to be experienced in any of the tasks - just enthusiastic! Give me a ring if you are interested - Christine 0116 237 6855.”