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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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All the Winners of the David Beach Competition
The winners of this year's competition were announced at a glittering awards ceremony on 27 March 2026. Here are all the results...
samuelmallen
Apr 32 min read
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The Cinderella ball rolls on despite serious setback
Despite a serious setback, the SFD's Cinderella Trophy Competition will go ahead as planned.
samuelmallen
Mar 292 min read
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County Drama Festival 2026: the results are in!
All the nominations and results for the 2026 SFD County Drama Festival.
samuelmallen
Mar 233 min read
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Wellington win the Cinderella Trophy!
On a fun-filled evening, the results of this year's Cinderella Trophy were announced!
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May 17, 20253 min read
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Tintinhull bring the panto season to a close in fine style
The curtain comes down on the 2024/25 pantomime season with a fun-filled Snow White at Tintinhull.
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Mar 16, 20252 min read
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Snow White entertains Somerton
Laughter-a-plenty at Somerton with Snow White and co!
annbrolly
Feb 23, 20252 min read
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75 years of panto fun at Martock
We take to the stormy seas in this rollicking tale from the East.
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Feb 16, 20252 min read
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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.
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Feb 16, 20252 min read
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Aladdin enchants Burnham audiences with its feel-good factor
A great example of community theatre
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Feb 2, 20252 min read
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Wellington Panto celebrates fifty years in fine style
Wellington finish their panto run with a bumper weekend
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Jan 26, 20252 min read
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YAPS look at Sleeping Beauty from a whole new angle
Great fun to be had by all at Yeovil's Westlands Entertainment Venue
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Jan 26, 20252 min read
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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.
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Jan 26, 20252 min read
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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
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Strode Theatre takes Peter Pan to a new level!
By Sam Allen Is it possible to take a traditional dyed-in-the-wool entertainment style such as pantomime, subvert it, put it in a...
annbrolly
Jan 1, 20252 min read
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Moorlight Theatre's Aladdin - the essence of Community Theatre
Moorlight Theatre captures the best of community theatre
annbrolly
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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Timsbury go the extra mile with their Snow White pantomime
A pantomime for the whole village to enjoy
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Dec 15, 20241 min read
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Pinocchio - Roadwater's family pantomime with no strings attached!
By Sam Allen It may be a schlep through narrow country lanes, but the trip to Roadwater Village Hall was worth every hair-raising bend!...
annbrolly
Dec 8, 20241 min read
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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
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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...
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Apr 7, 20242 min read
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Ilminster Entertainment Society win the County Shield
Clevedon Youth awarded Best Youth Production If you needed proof that community theatre in Somerset was thriving, then all you needed to...
annbrolly
Mar 25, 20244 min read
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