RUMPELSTILTSKIN’S BEHIND YOU! OH NO HE’S NOT, OH YES HE IS!

January 2023 saw Halton's Amateur Theatre Society (HATS) back on stage for Pantomime season. This year’s Pantomime was ‘Rumpelstiltskin’, it was chosen by the director Jane Stokes, as she wanted to produce a very different type of show to the traditional pantomime. The author of the script is a local writer, Gavyn Lugsden, he and his family were invited to one of the performances so he could see his script brought to life. He spoke with some of the crew and cast afterwards, saying that he thoroughly enjoyed it and had been very impressed with all the acting and music, he especially liked the set designs.

The director, Jane, has been part of HATS for over 30 years and has directed numerous pantomimes and plays over the years. This production faced some of the usual but also some unforeseeable challenges, Jane said she was extremely proud of the cast and crew for getting it all together in time for opening night. Over the two weekends, over 460 tickets were sold across eight performances, watched by audiences of all ages. Everyone who came to see the pantomime enjoyed not only the show but the audience participation aspects as well, they are already looking forward to HATS 2024 Pantomime which will be ‘1001 Arabian Nights’.

Sgt Baz Michel, RTS

On the evening of Tuesday 6th December, by kind permission of the Stn Cdr, RAF Halton hosted its annual Christmas Concert at St George’s Church.

Led by the RAF Halton Voluntary Band and Halton Military Wives Choir, an audience of around 100 people from the Station and surrounding villages were treated to a rousing programme of music that included traditional arrangements, modern classics, and seasonal favourites. Mince pies and mulled wine, kindly donated by Sodexo, added to the festive atmosphere, and ensured all were primed to join in singing a few traditional carols.

Held in aid of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, the

Stephen Hearn

event raised a staggering £535 which will be used to support their invaluable work within the local Service community.

Many thanks to everyone who generously invested their time, energy, or finances to make this such an enjoyable and successful event. We hope to see you all next year.

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