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 Nine.
The villagers are gathered around the village green. There is a clap of thunder and a flash of light. The smoke clears to reveal The Magnificent Princess Wrangler of the First Order, Debby Karmary.
Karmary – I”m thrilled to take on this new role,
It’s so much better than being on the dole.
You’ve had Princess Wranglers before,
But they’ve all been shown the door.
You need someone with something more.
With facts and figures into submission I can bore,
So here I am!
I am the greatest scam!
You’re spending money hand over fist?
Worried what the villagers will make of this?
The solution is simple, we just won’t tell,
Instead I’ll convince them everything is well.
But first of all she lacks some style,
She needs more money to make her smile.,
New shoes and a brand new dress,
Those things will help make her impress.
She’s currently rather dull and drab,
Got any money I can grab?
Squire – Money? Here take the lot.
It’s quite a bit and all I’ve got.
I’m hoping that my magic bean tree,
Will bear some fruit and leave you free,
To spend money on my Princess like water,
She’s been a problem since I bought her.
But if you can turn around her luck,
And make it look like I’ve not stuck,
The Village with a monumental disaster,
And people will stop laughing at their Master.
(Villagers boo)
Karmary – Leave it with me I have a plan.
I know you’re not a clever man,
But with your cronies at your side,
I’m sure the losses we can hide.
She’s never going to make you cash,
Now please excuse me I must dash
(Exits stage left)