Enjoy some Arabian nights at village hall

Friday 30th January 2009, 11:00AM GMT.

Gemma Ricks, Dave Page and Mariella Lloyd from Shawbury Village Players drama group.

Appearing at the Shawbury village hall in the production of ’1001 Arabian Nights’ is from left, Gemma Ricks, Dave Page playing ‘Singbad’ and Mariella Lloyd. Both Mariella and Gemma play guards and are pictured arresting Singbad!

Residents in Shawbury will be entertained with an exotic tale of romance and action when ’1001 Arabian Nights’ is performed by Shawbury Village Players drama group.

1001 Arabian Nights will be held at Shawbury Village Hall from Thursday, February 5, to Saturday, February 7.

Ann Page, chairman of Shawbury Village Players and pantomime director, explained the plot: “There’s trouble brewing in old Baghdad! Unless the Princess Jasmina marries before her 21st birthday, the evil Vizier will take control of the city.

“Things look grim. But hang on – a posse of would-be heroes are here to save the day,” she said.

To add to the spectacle, Shawbury Village Players will be joined by the Shawbury Belly Dancers, who will delight audiences with some Arabian dancing.

“Ticket sales are going extremely well, with a high probability of a sell-out for both Saturday performances,” added Ann.

Evening performances are at 7.30pm with an additional Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

Tickets are adults £6, seniors £5 and children £4 with a £1 discount for advance purchases. Tickets are available at Shawbury Post Office or by calling 01939 251094.

: Also appearing in the production of ’1001 Arabian Nights’ at Shawbury village hall is father and son Chris and Phil Page, playing the Grand Vizier and Dame Barber respectively.

: Playing the two princesses ‘Jasmina’ and ‘Bobastasia’ in the pantomime ’1001 Arabian Nights’ are from left Tracey Williams and Natasha Page.

: From left, Gemma Ricks, Dave Page playing ‘Singbad’ and Mariella Lloyd. Both Mariella and Gemma play guards and are pictured arresting Singbad!

: Shawbury Belly Dancers, from back left is Louise Howells, Melanie Jones; front left Helen Cleaves and Sarah Sandford will be adding Arabian dancing to the ’1001 Arabian Nights’ pantomime at Shawbury village hall.