The Saloon Takeover: The story is set in Dodgy City, where a character named Belle Bottoms takes over The Tumbleweed Saloon alongside its staff, Molly Coodle and Butch Casserole.
Striking Gold: Conflict arises when Belle Bottoms and the local mayor clash with the women of the temperance movement. Soon after, Molly’s father, Fester, unexpectedly strikes gold.
The Villain’s Plan: Hearing about the sudden wealth, the Frisco Kid and his outlaw gang hatch a scheme to steal the deeds to Fester’s new goldmine.
The Climax: Following various comedic scrapes, corny jokes, local references, and slapstick twists and turns, the story builds to its comedic namesake conclusion—a massive bunfight and a showdown at The OK Corral.
Join us on Thursday December 3rd, Friday December 4th, or Saturday December 5th (2 shows) for another of the Bemerton Players super fun and entertaining pantos!
Cast
- Belle Bottoms – Saloon owner – played by Simon Smith
- Butch Casserole – Saloon worker – played by Julia Kunze
- Molly Coddle – Saloon worker – played by Ann Whitmarsh
- Marshal Marshall – A handsome lawman – played by Abi Giles
- The Frisco Kid – A cunning outlaw – played by Bob Price
- Bonnie – Idiot outlaw – played by Jess Small
- Clyde – Idiot outlaw – played by Sally Marshall
- Doc Holliday – A sozzled medic – played by Henry Burfitt
- Mayor Burke – A cowardly official – played by Zoe Freeman
- Sheriff Wyatt Twerp – Myopic lawman – played by Beth Whitmarsh
- Fester Coddle – Old prospector – played by Rosie Lewis
Chorus
Aiden Small (also Indian), Owen Small (also Cowboy), Thomas Giles (also Clerk), Francis Sung, Mo Wills, Abi Morling.
Crew
Mel Smith – director, sound & prompt
Ann Whitmarsh – co-director
Andy Smith – lighting
Kenny Whitmarsh – stage manager
Kev Lawrence – backstage crew
Andrew Whitmarsh – backstage crew
Rachel Plummer – costume
Charlie Martin – scenery
Heather Hitchens – scenery
Simon Smith – tickets & publicity
John Bruce – website & publicity
Performances
Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th December at 7.30pm, Saturday 5th December at 2.00pm & 7.00pm
at St Michael’s Community Centre, St Michael’s Road, Bemerton Heath, Salisbury, SP2 9LE
Adults £8, Children & Concessions £6, Family ticket (2A/2C) £26. Phone 07593 074122 for tickets or buy online. Tickets also available on the door.