Trio of summer comedies mark a “smilestone” season

Our summer season is under starter’s orders – with a trio of comedies straining at the bit to celebrate a milestone year for Sheringham Little Theatre.

It is the 65th year we have hosted a summer season of drama, and we are proud to be one of the few remaining outposts of seasonal “repertory” where a small group of actors perform a range of roles, in what is considered to be a key training ground to hone their skills.

Cast members have been getting into character to showcase the fun with some cameo photo calls that give a flavour of the action which is odds on to be a winner with audiences.

The backdrops range from a day at the races for a group of girlfriends, and a disastrous dinner party for adulterous adults, to some friends’ well intentioned attempts to cheer up a bereaved fiancé.

Our season opens with Ding Dong, where two couples get caught up in a web of adultery, mistaken identity and plot twists (August 8-16).

It is followed by Ladies Day, when four fish filleters swap their overalls for posh frocks, flutters and flirts at the races (August  20-26).

And it is rounded off by Absent Friends, Alan Ayckbourn’s bittersweet comedy as friends seek to comfort recently-bereaved Colin get over the death of his fiancée (August 28 – September 6).

The shows are all 7.30pm, but all have two 2.30pm matinees. Tickets are on sale now via www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com or the box office on 01263 822347.

PICTURES  (credit Paul Stefan. Thank you to Burlington Berties for the venue)