CliveNation in conjunction with SomersetClive is proud to present the Christmas Pantomime, with an all-star cast and seats more comfortable than those at the White Elephant Enclosure, we invite you to join us for an amateur production of the world premiere of The Princess and the Forty Thieves. Showing thrice daily.
Our story opens deep in the heart of Somerset, where the Squire of Teflon rules the sleepy little villages of Smallvillia and Dullford with a rod. Of iron.
The Squire is used to getting his own way and woe-betide anyone who foils his plans for the Squire is not to be crossed.
Act One. Scene One.
The Castle of Baron McGoat, Fridgpondia.
Baron McGoat is seated at his table, his Henchmen gathered around him.
Baron – This Princess is starting to annoy me now. She may be beautiful, but she’s so demanding. She’s costing me an absolute fortune. But what can I do with her?
Henchman A – Lock her up in the tower, M’Lud.
Henchman B – Feed her to the Wolves!
Henchman C – Ask the Wicked Witch to give her a poisoned apple.
Baron – No, none of that will work. If I lock her in the tower she will let down her long hair and escape. The Wolves were banished from the realm long ago and the Wicked Witch is in Skegness on her holidays. No, I need a plan.
Henchman A – Could you sell her, to the highest bidder, Sir? Or set a challenge with her as the prize? I know she’s getting on in years and is losing her looks, but surely someone would take her?
Baron – Now that’s an idea. But would anyone be foolish enough to take her? No one would be stupid enough to buy her, not even all the Section 106 payments in the world would be enough to pay for her needs. But people love a challenge, especially if they think they are going to win a Princess. Someone may fall for it. I like that idea, I will issue a Royal Proclamation and see if we can find a willing fool.