The Ice Queen -- CADS

A sparkling confection of comedy, song and dance was served up by the Cullingworth Amateur Dramatics Society (CADS) last week during their pantomime.

Written and produced by Pauline Wood, the talented cast took on their various roles with relish especially 'baddies' Helen Richmond as Stormella-the-Ice-Queen and Frank Selby as Demon Slush.

Comedy -- always an important ingredient -- was ably provided by ice elves Pic and Shovel (Edwin Sharp and Tony Ackroyd) and colourful pantomime dame Luscious Lena (Chris Narey).

Show stealers were the junior members -- The Cadettes. In particular Bethany Lavery.

A good evening's entertainment that encouraged much audience participation.

Liz Balding

Peter Pan -- Glusburn Youth Theatre

Glusburn Youth Theatre maintained their high standard with this year's pantomime Peter Pan.

The action moved swiftly along with excellent performances by the main characters.

The delightful Darling children, the baddie Captain Hook and the crocodile were cheered and booed in turn.

The flying ballet, a regular feature of the Glusburn pantomime, was super, along with lovely costumes and scenery.

This was a very enjoyable production and everyone deserves a big thank you for brightening up the dark evenings.

Margaret Almond

Little Red Riding Hood -- Oakworth Methodist Sunday School

The pantomime starts with a bang, literally, and continues to go from strength to strength.

The singing, dancing and comedy would do credit to an amateur dramatic group.

Although I admired the whole cast, I was particularly impressed with Fiona Clough, playing Bobby Dazzler.

An extremely talented young lady who really had the audience participating like only a panto audience can.

The soloists were all extremely good but outstanding amongst them was Methodist minister, Stacee Gehring who had a cameo role.

The dancers were also excellent.

My congratulations and thanks for an extremely good night out go to the whole cast and production team. Long may they continue to bring such pleasure to the village.

Jackie McGinnis