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Secrets & Suspects: A Night of Mystery and Mayhem
Join us for an unforgettable double bill of whodunnits! From the high seas to a high-stakes veterinary clinic, we’re bringing you an evening of suspense, laughs, and fundraising to support our local theatre community.
Act I: The Mystery of the Stolen Treasure
Performed by the HPP Youth Members
All hands on deck! Set aboard the infamous pirate ship, the Rusty Barnacle, chaos erupts when the King’s treasure goes missing. Our talented youth cast takes the lead in this swashbuckling mystery. Can you help the crew find the gold before they’re forced to walk the plank?
Act II: Vetted for Murder
Performed by the HPP Senior Members
The drama moves to the local vet practice, where the atmosphere is anything but “paws-itive.” Local celebrity vet Leo Cooperthwaite has been found dead, and the suspects are lining up. This is an interactive murder mystery—we provide the clues, but it’s up to you to catch the killer.
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Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood 2027 Auditions
We will be holding auditions for the following roles for our February 2027 pantomime
| Robin Hood | Our courageous hero who becomes an outlaw (Male or Female) |
| Little John | Contrary to his name, he is large in stature, but small in the brain department – one of Robin’s ‘Merry Men’, the Simple Simon of the piece (Male) |
| Friar Tuck | The rotund Friar of St Mary’s Abbey – plump and jolly, bald in the middle and wears a cassock. He becomes another of the Merry Men but with a sideline in wine making and drinking. (Male) |
| Will / Wilhelmina Scarlett | The third member of Robin’s Merry Men – wears a red shirt/tunic. (Male or Female) |
| Alana Dale | Another member of the Merry Men, she is a wandering minstrel (Female) |
| Sheriff of Nottingham | The King’s Viceroy in Nottinghamshire – a ruthless, greedy tyrant and the baddie of the piece (Male) |
| Maid Marian | The Sheriff’s ward – kind hearted. (Female) |
| Nurse Nellie | The Sheriff’s former Nanny, who also becomes nursemaid to the ‘babes’, typical panto dame character (Male) |
| Snivel & Grovel | The Sheriff’s bungling henchmen and tax collectors – typical panto style comedy twosome. Both are extremely dim, grubby subservient types. (Think Baldrick from Blackadder) Grovel is the more idiotic of the two. (Male or Female) |
| King Richard | The good King – Richard the Lionheart (Smaller part Act 1 Sc1 / Act 2 Sc4 / Finale) (Male) |
| Poet / Bard / Fairy | He or she sets the scene for each act (Small part and would join the ensemble for the other scenes) |
| Ella & Sam / Samantha (Babes) | The Kings niece(s) and/or nephew, playing age of 10 – 12, commonly plaid by teenagers (Female / Male) |
| Chorus / Ensemble | Courtiers, peasants & townsfolk. These roles involve acting, dancing & singing |
If you are ready to audition, arrive at St Mary’s Church by 7 PM on July 14th and sign in. Auditions will take place in order of arrival, so be prepared. Bring a short monologue and a short song; if you excel in dance, you’ll also have the chance to showcase your prepared routine. Once you’ve completed your audition, feel free to leave, and expect an email from us within the next few days regarding the outcome.
For Principal Cast roles (except for the Babes), you must be over 14 years old to audition.
- Rehearsals: Our first rehearsal is on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at St Mary’s Church Hall, Horbury. We kindly ask that you arrive on time and ready to go for every rehearsal!
- Thursday Rehearsals: We also hold rehearsals on Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. These are mainly for principal cast members until mid-January, when everyone is expected to attend.
- Rehearsal Schedule: We will provide a rehearsal schedule to all members. While dates might be added or changed, we’ll always give you plenty of notice. You are expected to attend every rehearsal, if you do have conflicts please let us know before accepting your role or as soon as you can before rehearsals start so we can plan accordingly.
- Membership and Subs are payable September – February.
- You must be available from the 14th February to 20th February inclusive for our technical and dress rehearsals and all performance dates.
Dick Whittington Feb 2026
Out & About with the Cast of Dick Whittington
Volunteers
If you don’t fancy treading the boards we are always looking for volunteers to help make costumes, props, work backstage, chaperone our younger performers and help front of house during show week. If you would like to get involved with our group please get in touch.
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