18/12/09: Pantomime time for residents

Residents at an Orbit East sheltered housing scheme in Norfolk have taken to the stage to perform a pantomime for their friends and family.

The residents of Bramley Court, Attleborough, who make up The Bramley Court Players and Friends, performed a potted version of Cinderella called ‘Red Hot Cinders’ to the amusement of more than 50 family and friends.

Leah Smith, granddaughter of one of the residents, also sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow, while four residents performed Four Girls Bright and Beautiful Were Looking for a Man.

Scheme Manager Alicia Fountain said: “It was a hysterical night and all our residents were so entertaining. The Bramley Court Players really know how to put on a show and we look forward to their next performance.”

The cast was:

Narrator and Producer - Mrs Betty Leigh

Cinders - Mrs Maureen Williams

Prince Charming - Alicia Fountain (Scheme Manager)

Ugly Sister Grace - Mrs Pamela Downes

Ugly Sister Lily - Susan Ledger

Queen - Diana Morley

Herald - Shean Forde

Mouse/Horse - Fred Webster

Fairy - Eileen Penfold

Wicked Stepmother - Rose Davis

Guest at the Palace - Mrs Lillian Read