It’s pantomime time again at Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh, with a production of Babes in the Wood, by Bev Nicholas, directed by Martyn Worsnop.
In this adaptation of the traditional tale, the orphaned “Babes” come under the protection of Robin Hood and his merry men (and women). With the help of the Dame, they outwit the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham and his cohorts, Heckle and Jeckle, to rescue the Babes.
It’s a traditional panto, with the dame, the principal boy, the villain, humour to appeal to the adults as well as the children, and all the elements that have made this the most popular form of family theatre in England for over 100 years, and in Hillsburgh for the past six years.
It all leads up to a happy ending, with the Babes safe, the rich robbed to benefit the poor, the sheriff deposed, King Richard home from the crusades, and, of course, a couple of weddings.
With music, dance, zany comedy, romance, adventure, a sing-a-long, and plenty of opportunity for audience participation, this is an ideal show for the whole family, ages 3-103.
The show runs from Nov. 26 to Dec. 5, with eight performances, on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7pm, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 20pm. Tickets are available from Hillsburgh and Erin libraries, or by calling the box office at 519-855-4586 or at www.centurychurchtheatre.com.
