A theatre company is offering to bring panto to your doorstep for free in Somerset.

The Tale of the Charming Rat, co-produced by Wassail and Tall Tails Theatre, was being performed at homes in Wincanton on December 23 – exclusive performances for individual households and bubbles in gardens, driveways and courtyards. The production is written by Nick White & Richard Young and directed by Nick White, with design by Nancy Betton and music by Nick Brace.
It is performed by Abby and Richard Young and tells the tale of Cooper the rat, who is having a very strange day…

Asha has been invited to an important event and it’s up to Cooper to get her there on time and ready to party! Will he pull it off without getting caught by Rats All Folks Exterminators?
The Tale of the Charming Rat is an outdoor pantomime for audiences of all ages, featuring high levels of access provision. Wassail is touring it to driveways, gardens and courtyards across Somerset this festive season. Expect a Somerset-inspired retelling of the classic Cinderella story, following the adventures of her beloved coachman rat when he is transformed into a human for just one night. The show involves song, dance and all the fun of panto in an exclusive performance just for you and your household or bubble that follows all Coronavirus safety guidelines – including for those shielding.

The performance is free as Wassail Theatre and Tall Tails Theatre Company have been given funding from the Arts Council and South Somerset District Council. However, donations of any amount will be gratefully received and used to provide more free shows to more Somerset households.

From January they will be taking the show to Wincanton, Kingsbury Episcopi, Langport, Burnham On Sea, Norton Sub Hamdon, Chard and Frome.

To book, go to wassailtheatre.co.uk or contact wasson@wassail theatre.co.uk or 07745 653840.

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