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Welcome to Spotlight! Our blog where we shine a light on all the latest news and happenings at the SFD.
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How did Wincanton's pantomime 'Ever After' end? Happily!
Fun and frolics at Wincanton with their original panto: Ever After.
annbrolly
Feb 23, 20252 min read
Snow White entertains Somerton
Laughter-a-plenty at Somerton with Snow White and co!
annbrolly
Feb 23, 20252 min read
How the West was Fun! Cloverleaf take a shot at the wild west
Yee-Haw! Ride 'em cowboy! When the world of panto meets the whirlwind of the wild west expect a torrent of fun.
annbrolly
Feb 16, 20252 min read
Rumpelstiltskin does the deal at Draycott
The Mendip Players in Draycott perform Rumpelstiltskin.
annbrolly
Feb 10, 20253 min read
Aladdin enchants Burnham audiences with its feel-good factor
A great example of community theatre
annbrolly
Feb 2, 20252 min read
Wellington Panto celebrates fifty years in fine style
Wellington finish their panto run with a bumper weekend
annbrolly
Jan 26, 20252 min read
YAPS look at Sleeping Beauty from a whole new angle
Great fun to be had by all at Yeovil's Westlands Entertainment Venue
annbrolly
Jan 26, 20252 min read
Clevedon's Jack and the Beanstalk displays the very best panto tradition
Community theatre with loads of heart
annbrolly
Jan 26, 20252 min read
One Snow White, seven dwarfs and a whole load of laughs at CUDOS
A splendid romp through a pantomime favourite, Crewkerne's splendidly traditional panto had audiences flocking in.
annbrolly
Jan 26, 20252 min read
Beauty and the Beast gives Taunton a post-Christmas panto treat
A traditional pantomime treat for all the family at Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre
annbrolly
Jan 19, 20252 min read
Moorlight Theatre's Aladdin - the essence of Community Theatre
Moorlight Theatre captures the best of community theatre
annbrolly
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Panto Season Begins!
It’s that time of year again when families across Somerset put on their winter warmers and head out into the cold for that good old...
annbrolly
Nov 26, 20242 min read
The 2024 AGM is in September - and you're invited!
This is your invitation to the AGM 22 Sept 2024, 15:00 – 17:00 Ruishton Village Hall, Cheats Rd, Taunton TA3 5JD, UK It's that time of...
annbrolly
Aug 26, 20242 min read
The Cinderella Trophy Competition - the decisions have been reached!
Our Moderator, Nigel Ford, of the Cinderella Trophy Competition met with Sam, Lee, Jane, Ray and John (his team of adjudicators this...
annbrolly
Apr 7, 20242 min read
Time to Head to Ilminster for the County Drama Festival
By Sam Allen If you have some free time this weekend, you could do a lot worse than visit the Warehouse Theatre in Ilminster. On Saturday...
annbrolly
Mar 21, 20242 min read
Moorlight's Sleepy Beauty was a fairytale to remember...
Review by Sophie Lang Sleeping Beauty presented by Moorlight, was an original script by David Titchener, who was also the Director. It...
annbrolly
Dec 24, 20232 min read
DAVID BEACH COMPETITIONS SAVED
Following the well attended AGM on the 7 October, the SFD are able to announce that both the Adult and Youth David Beach competitions...
roger66948
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Could the next SFD awards evening be the last?
It really is make-or-break time for the SFD's oldest competition. We are all looking forward to the Phoebe Rees Awards evening at the...
annbrolly
Aug 13, 20232 min read
The Phoebe Rees Awards evening is announced!
Date for your diary: Friday 20th October at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster The Phoebe Rees Competition is a year-round full-length play...
annbrolly
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Calling entries for the County Drama Festival 2024
County Drama Festival 2024 By Irene Glynn It’s August and it’s time to start planning what one-act play you’re going to enter for The...
annbrolly
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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