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6th. January 2006

Pantomime

Picture Attached Nicola Morrison played Snow White at this year Durness pantomime

After several weeks of dedicated rehearsal and enthusiastic participation from all concerned in ensuring the fine details of the arrangements were ideal, the Durness Drama group presented two performances of the traditional story of Snow White on the 28 and 30 December. Involving a mix of young people and adults this story, adapted for a local audience by Mary and Marty Mackay, was full of humorous anecdotes and leanings to many local events, intertwined with amusing and witty takes on events that have occurred during the year.

The setting is Mackay Country and Snow White, played by Nicola Morrison, encounters the wrath of the wicked step mother and Queen played by Fiona Morrison in various guises, but eventually is able to marry her beloved Prince Jamie played by Donald Morrison. Snow White encounters the seven dwarfs and their antics only protect snow white for a short time from the wicked queen.

The cast were dressed in marvellous costumes and, music was provided by local duo John and Marty, make up and scenery all perfected by a supporting band of helpers.

The group express many thanks for the support and proceeds considered to be about £1000 will go to Durness Village Hall towards installing geo-thermal heating.