Sleeping Beauty panto almost ready to hit Helensburgh stage

Helensburgh Theatre Arts are preparing to take to the stage for the annual pantomime - which this year is Sleeping Beauty.

The wicked fairy Carabosse casts her curse on the Victoria Halls from Thursday, December 5 to Saturday, December 7.

But there’s little chance the audience will slumber through this adventure as there’s plenty laughs and songs to keep everyone entertained.

There will be 40 Helensburgh faces for the annual production (Image: Helensburgh Theatre Arts) There are shows at 7.30pm each night and a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday.

The show was written by Derek Banon and directed by Nina Rapallini, with musical direction by Barrie McKillop and choreography by Danielle Pearson.

There are 40 Helensburgh adults and children making up the cast to put on a special performance in the town.

It is an pantomime not to be missed (Image: Helensburgh Theatre Arts) The action takes place in the ancient kingdom of Scotia where Queen Petunia, played by Zoe Rapallini, and King Bumble, played by Elliot Howie, incur the wrath of Laura Watt in the role of fairy Carabosse by “forgetting” to invite her to their daughter’s christening.

As the story unfolds, the audience meets a cast of colourful characters including Louise Press as Teenie McTosh, Lucy Reid as Silly Billy, plus the heroes, Paul the Woodcutter (Catty McKillop) and Princess Rosebud (Heidi Mackenzie).

The audience will be fully entertained throughout the show (Image: Helensburgh Theatre Arts) The company said: “We can’t wait to hit the stage and entertain the audience.

"This year’s pantomime is full of big songs, big dances and even bigger laughs! Tickets are selling fast so make sure to book your tickets and join us for a night of festive fun.”

Tickets are £11 for adults and £9 for children and senior citizens, and are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/helensburgh-theatre-arts-panto.