A PANTOMIME has raised thousands for charity after its western take on Snow White sold out.
The Crawley Players group, who performed the show, managed to lasso in the crowd with a country twist pantomime, Snow White- A musical performance.
The group had four sell-out shows between December 5 and December 7, raising a total of £6000, through a combination of their ticket sales and ‘Tree of Prizes’ raffle.
The group donated £5000 to Naomi House and Jacksplace Hospices, with the remaining £1,000 going to Crawley Village Hall.
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Helen Dollin, Charity Fundraising Coordinator, said: “It is no secret that charities are under financial pressure and we are delighted to be able to support such an important local charity, while also further raising awareness of their essential work.”
The show was written, produced and co-directed by Crawley residents Jeremy Bennett and Tiggy Bradshaw.
In addition to this, they were supported by sponsors such as Wainwrights Chemist in Bishopstoke and dozens of local businesses in Winchester and Stockbridge who lent a helping hand to fill the village hall with "laughter and magic, thrilling all ages".
Tiggy Bradshaw said: “That’s local theatre doing what it does best - bringing people together, raising the roof, and giving something meaningful back to our community and beyond."
The Crawley Players send their gratitude to all those who came to see the show.
Helen said: “Together, we enjoyed full houses, big laughs, toe-tapping tunes and more community spirit than you can shake a cowboy boot at.”
- Article written by Brooke Hughes, University of Lincoln
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