IT'S been away for a few years but Rhydycroesau Pantomime is BACK!
The popular event which brings roaring laughter to the surrounding valley over a series of weekends in January.
And for those who haven't taken the time to enjoy this year's show, there's still a couple of chances to.
This year's show 'King Offa and the Dragon' takes to the stage for the final times tonight (Friday, January 27) and tomorrow (Saturday, January 28), with a matinee on Sunday (January 29).
This year's tale, written by members of the team, Brian Smith and Tom Evans, is a very funny take on Celtic, Welsh, Saxon and general border politics and myths from the dark ages, mixed with slapstick, reworded songs and, of course, a very large, very red dragon whose voice seems to come from the very earth the characters are squabbling over.
The show has already been a resounding success on its opening weekend, when nearly £500 was raised for local good causes thanks to help from members and friends at the Borderland Rotary Club.
Once again, there are plenty of familiar faces on stage with King Offa (Elspeth Carr) obsessing about his turnip diet and assisted by his noisy henchmen, Bogoffa (Jonathan Jones) and Clearoffa (Julia Walkey), while the Queen (Heather Smith) plots world domination with her Prime Minister, Boris (Demi Williams).
Prince Owain (Tom Evans) plays an heroic, brave and principled Welshman but he is soon smitten by Princess Freya (Bekah Plaisted) a delicate yet outspoken flower who wants peace at all costs and soon falls in love with Owain.
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Meanwhile, Jones the Sheep (Harry Jones), a young shepherd, plays a blinder.
Tonight and tomorrow's shows will kick off at 7.30pm, with Sunday's matinee starting at 2.30pm.
Tickets, costing £6 adults and £3 children, are available from Rowanthorn in Old Chapel Court, Oswestry, or by calling 01691 238227.
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