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Hurst Panto Group needs producers … that’s some big (Puss In) Boots to fill

Sue Corcoran by Sue Corcoran
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:31 am
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Hurst Pantomime Group need help to put on a show next year Pictures: Hurst Pantomime Group

Hurst Pantomime Group need help to put on a show next year Pictures: Hurst Pantomime Group

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A small team of people looking for a new challenge is needed for a project creating fun and laughter for many.

Hurst Panto group is looking for a new team of up to three producers for their next show.

The group says: “Hurst Panto has been putting on brilliant performances since 2003. However our next production scheduled for January 2024 will sadly not be able to run unless a new production team can be found.”

And they’ve asked: “Looking for a new challenge? Love organising projects? Great with people? Sounds like you?

“Then ‘oh yes you could’ be part of Hurst Pantomime Group’s next production team.”

Claire Lawrence, involved with eight Hurst pantos, said: “The producers aren’t involved with what happens on stage. That’s the director’s job.

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“The producers do planning, communicating and steering the process as the panto moves from concept to the final show. They co-ordinate the different teams and volunteers to make sure the production happens.”

No specific theatre experience is necessary, just energy, enthusiasm and organisation skills.

“And it’s not something you sign up to forever. The producer team can change from each panto to the next,” said Claire.

”We’re hoping a group of two or three friends, maybe with children who would like to be in the panto, might like to be in a little supportive team, sharing the work between them.

“Equally, a good project manager might enjoy doing it by themselves. There are different ways to do it. Myself and the other outgoing producers won’t leave them unsupported. We have lists and schedules and previous experience we’re happy to pass on.”

An offer you’d rarely receive is another tempter. The choice of which panto to perform will be down to the producer(s), working alongside the director.

For the show to be staged in January next year, planning needs to start in the next month or two. Hurst has performed 10pantos at Hurst Village Hall since 2003.

To find out more or register interest in producing email: hurstpanto@hotmail.co.uk

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