‘There Was An Old Lady’ panto run in Strabane

Get set for loads of laughs at this year’s Strabane Panto ‘There Was An Old Lady’ led by Irish singing star and radio presenter Gary Gamble and the Puddle Alley Theatre Group.

Strabane’s Alley Theatre will be transformed for the next week as colourful characters come to life on stage in this much loved tale.

The cast have been very busy for the past couple of months getting ready for this hilarious show full of laughter, music and dance.

Gary Gamble aka ‘Dame Formaldehyde’s’ orphanage is in peril.

She has been unable to pay the rent for ten years, so the cruel Squire wants to make her - and all the orphans - homeless.

Just when the situation seems at its lowest, it gets worse, for a Giant treads on the orphanage and smashes it to smithereens!

The Fairy Queen makes the shoe into a home for the orphans and all looks fine - but then the Giant comes back for his shoe and accidentally carries off Princess Primrose, girlfriend to the Dame’s son Finn.

Panto Director Aodh McCay commented: “This show will be full of fun and laughter from start to finish with the traditional fight between good and evil to ensure that everyone can live ‘happily ever after.’

“This will be fun for all the family with and all-adult cast from Strabane’s highly considered drama group. Lots of comedy is guaranteed and plenty of professional singing and dancing to add to your entertainment. Come along for the tradition that is Panto.”

The show runs for five performances only so early booking is advised to ensure the best seats in the Alley Theatre.

Opening night is Thursday (January 9) with following shows on Friday (January 10), Saturday (January 11), Friday (January 17) at 7.30pm with a matinee performance on Saturday (January 18) at 3pm.

Tickets are £10, £8 (con) with opening night buy one get one free. Group rates are also available. For more information and to book tickets contact the Alley Theatre on 028 71 384444 or online www.alley-theatre.com