THERE is still time to book tickets for Sandford Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, which will be performed at Sandford Parish Hall.

The King and Queen are played by Mike Snow and Kate Carter respectively for Sleeping Beauty.
The King and Queen are played by Mike Snow and Kate Carter respectively for Sleeping Beauty. (Rachel Vowles)

Young actors in Sleeping Beauty, back, from left, Louis Parks and Molly Hockridge and front, Macie Carter, Abby Hewins and Tabby Crocker.
Young actors in Sleeping Beauty, back, from left, Louis Parks and Molly Hockridge and front, Macie Carter, Abby Hewins and Tabby Crocker. (Sandford Pantomime)

The pantomime is freely adapted from the original by Ian Trafford of Exeter’s Kickline Productions, a modern twist on the traditional story.

Expect enthusiastic singing, questionable dancing, terrible jokes, men in frocks and loads of usual audience interaction - and watch out for the dragon!

The ladies in waiting, Pat Laver as Buzzy and Stu Wight as Bizzy.
The ladies in waiting, Pat Laver as Buzzy and Stu Wight as Bizzy. (Sandford Pantomime)

Mary Hewins as Carabosse and Jenny Start as Dotty.
Mary Hewins as Carabosse and Jenny Start as Dotty. (Sandford Pantomime)

Director Rachel Vowles says: “It’s pure village panto fun, great fun for all the family."

Performances take place at 7.30pm tonight, Thursday, February 19, tomorrow, Friday, February 20 and on Saturday, February 21, with a 2.30pm Saturday matinee.

Sleeping Beauty cast members, Bridget Merrett (fairy), Tim Harris (wizzard) and Sandra Ragalsky (fairy).
Sleeping Beauty cast members, Bridget Merrett (fairy), Tim Harris (wizzard) and Sandra Ragalsky (fairy). (Sandford Pantomime)

Tickets are £6, available from https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FTFV (with a 15p booking fee) or buy them in person from Sandford Stores.