Time running out for a slice of the panto pie

2:35pm Tuesday 5th February 2008

WITH only three performances left of classic adventure tale Robinson Crusoe only a lucky few will have a chance to catch a showing of the hugely popular pantomime.

Burnham-based G-Wizz productions has been holding the performances since Friday (February 1) with the last one scheduled for this Saturday (February 9).

The talented local cast promises to unfold the tale of shipwreck, mermaids, pirates, cannibals, gorillas and townsfolk for visitors to the Princess Hall in Burnham.

Chairman Mo Cooper said she was "delighted" with the performances currently taking place and said the shows have been a constant sell-out every night.

She said: "It has been going very well so far, we have had a full house practically every night and the feedback has been extremely positive.

"I have been ecstatic with the way the whole cast have handled themselves and they have all raised their performances to a very high standard."

Although tickets are hard to come by, Mo is still urging people to try their luck by calling The Barber Shop in Burnham on 01278-782723.

Tickets cost between £5 and £7.50, or £20 for a family ticket. A special VIP night is taking place on Thursday (February 7) for town mayor, Cllr Pauline Pollard and other dignitaries.

You can see a full picture special from this event in Wednesday's Weekly News.