Pantomime
Since the late 1980s a pantomime has featured as the January/February production performed by the society. Some 25 pantomimes have been mounted over that period, several written by our members. Some of these have won awards in the Oxfordshire Drama Network Pantomime Festival. The cast for the pantomimes is augmented by up to 40 children drawn from local schools, a few taking lead roles, the majority in the chorus or dance ensembles. A large number of families are thus involved, and many children receive their first taste of the theatre in this way. The pantomimes is hugely enjoyable for those taking part, and is very popular with the Faringdon community.
- Children wishing to attend must be school Year 5 or above.
- The process kicks off with a read through early in October (as published on our website).
- Auditions are then normally held later the same week.
- Rehearsals then follow one evening a week until Christmas.
- Principal characters will also be required to attend some extra rehearsals.
- After Christmas, everyone will be needed on two evenings a week.
- As we near the performances, some rehearsals will run until 10:00pm.
The application form, downloadable from the link below, contains further information and known dates at the time of publication. The latest information concerning rehearsals will be published on the page for the specific pantomime as soon as it becomes available. Please note that changes may occasionally have to be made at short notice but you will be told at the rehearsals.
If you are not a member of FDS you will be required to join, either just for the pantomime which is £10 or as a full member which is currently £25.
Pantomime Application Form
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