Snow White was Polegate delight for all age-groups

This is a Polegate audience favourite and from the opening scene, when we are welcomed by the lovely Kirsten Grinstead as Fairy Goodapple, we are hooked. A familiar story is brought to life with wonderful costumes, superb sets, and innovative lighting designed by Ryan Tate.

This pantomime relies on over-the-top characterisations, none further over than Evil Queen Narcissia, very convincingly played by Sue Talmadge and Hector, a lovely cameo by the indefatigable Peter Tucknott.

In the title role, Heather Tingley is a delight, capturing both the honesty and the naivety of the character, and singing beautifully. Helen Griffin is a strong and humorous Prince.

No pantomime is complete without a Dame, frequently with a silly son in tow. Here, Chris Thompson makes a superb Dame Delores Dingbat, and Herbert Vore the Huntsman is confidently played by Laura Catchpole; an excellent double act. Cris Haniver is a wonderfully bored Magic Mirror.

The principal line up is completed by the Seven Dwarfs, all raising a smile whenever they appear. Well done to Geoff Shorman, Jane Parratt, Vicky Brown, Rebecca Tanner, Hannah Buck, Mandy Edwards and Denise Rose. Marc Charlton’s bright, melodic five-piece band ensures the pace never dips, while Sue Wood’s accomplished dancers add a lovely dimension to the production.

David Buck, in his 50th year with Polegate Drama Group, delivers a slick and efficient production. By Trevor Fuggle.