A local drama group has set aside the first performance of its pantomime just for disabled people and it is free for them and their guests.
Orpington Repertory drama group will be holding a special performance of Sleeping Beauty exclusively for a disabled audience next Wednesday. The show will be held at the Crofton Halls, in Orpington.
The show is then open to the general public. It runs until Saturday, December 15.
Stage manager Diane Elliott-Hale, 36, from Bromley, has been part of the company for more than six years.
She said the group has done these special performances for many years.
It is open to people with any disability and their carer.
She said: "We've got 110 disabled people coming already but we can seat 160 wheelchairs and a total of 282 people."
Anybody interested in going along to see the show for free with a disabled friend should call 020 8313 9765 to book tickets.
The company only stages a pantomime every two years but Ms Elliott-Hale said she has always had excellent feedback from the audiences.
She said they usually say they find the humour in these shows very funny but also wholesome.
Two of the paid performances are already sold out.
She said: "People started ringing me back in August to see if tickets were available."
Dec 12, Special performance of Sleeping Beauty, free, Dec 13, 14 and 15, Sleeping Beauty, Crofton Halls, Orpington, 11.30am/3.30pm and 7.30pm, £6/£8, 020 8313 9765.
December 3, 2001 17:21
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