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Lacey Green Productions was born following the [[1983 Joseph in Stocken Barn]]

'''In Hallmark ??? "Mother Goose" pantomime''' by the Youth Group of Lacey Green Productions in the Village Hall.   Reporter Madeline Cleaver

If you always attended reluctantly school plays and entertainments, to support your children, perhaps you were not attracted to the idea of the Youth Group of Lacey Green Productions putting on a pantomime.

I expected a good performance, having seen them in action before, and they did not let me down, or the many others in the audience.  It was good to see performers from previous shows and see how they had progressed; their professionalism and unselfconsciousness must encourage newer members.  Played "in the round" we were all near the action and the entries could be varied and effective.

The clowns who first appeared set the mood and got us all "ahhhing", hissing, booing and cheering to order, so that we were programmed to respond at the right moments, especially when chief clowns Anna Saxton and Rachel Lawrence appeared with their signs. Then the Fairy Queen (Miranda Piercey) and Demon (Sinead Kennedy) appeared to guide the action. Puns and corny jokes came thick and fast, along with topical references which were all appreciated.  I could believe the Book Shop in Princes Risborough supplied the bedtime reading "Mother Goose" showed us when she arrived on her bike, although I felt that the heavyweight cake she said she bought at the W.I. stall was not their usual stock. "Morris's sausages" were displayed in a swinging manner but have you ever seen a metallic bra in Derek's shop?   I know he can supply almost everything but that is incredulous. "[[Hallmark]]" has a mention, as did the "Ducks Free Press" and, naturally the GOSLINGS of [[Roundlands]] featured prominently.   As it happens, the GOOSE family who used to live in that road moved some years ago.

It was all in true pantomime tradition: Principal Boy Colin and Girl Jill (Emma Longhurst and Rebecca Gosling) to provide the "love interest”. Mother Goose was a male (Tim Palmer) and as good as many a dame I have seen, quite remarkable in a teenager; he entered into the part wholeheartedly without overplaying it "Silly" (Alastair Reed) and "Billy" (Zettie Clark) were the knockabout comedians and were excellent. "Silly" was tall, thin and awkward and "Billy" small, fat and roly-poly; their humour as much in movements as words. Priscilla the Goose, played by Katherine Reed, had nothing to say but was able to be very-eloquent all the same. Some characters doubled up and played smaller parts, Dominic Long was the Wicked Squire, Ann Gosling the Park Keeper, Rebecca Tyrer the Queen of Gooseland and Nick Lawrence her revolting Chef, while her timid Consort was Gareth Thomas. David Stacey was the Chief of Geestapo. All these and supporting parts as well as chorus did very well and if they all seem unreal - well it was pantomime and they were convincing all the same.

We were all invited after the show to go and collect a cup of tea and, as we did so, the table and chairs were set out expeditiously so that in no time we were sitting down with our drinks and members of the cast were plying us with sandwiches and cakes, while the people with teas were round to refill our cups so promptly we had the feeling the whole thing had been rehearsed along with the show.

The Pantomime was directed by Alison Stacey, Rachel Panter and Peter Brookhouse, who must be congratulated, with the usual tea of backstage people, not forgetting front of house and box office, backed their efforts. Mike Robbins on Sound and Magic Mike made a great contribution to the production and deserves a mention. I am now looking forward to L.G.P.'s next performance, as advertised.

'''Hallmark November 2021.   A Fond Farewell'''.   by Jane Herve

'''Lacey Green Players a fond farewell'''

Lacey Green Productions was Started in 1983 by two families in Lacey Green, Julia and Mike Beaumont and Lynda and Graham Longhurst. They were soon joined by Nell and Brian Panter.

The plan was to build a community of actors, provide entertainment locally and raise money for charity. Everyone who has been involved would agree these have definitely been achieved. To date we have raised over £60,000 for local and national charities.

Over the years we have performed musicals, plays long and short, with and without dinner, Murder Mysteries and themed fundraising events to help finance the building of the new Millennium [[Village Hall]]. We have made many friends who have supported us over the years. For all of this we are very grateful and we thank you very much.

Sadly all great things come to an end and the LGP committee has decided that the group can no longer continue, so despite our thoughts during lockdown we will not be performing again. The committee wishes to extend support and gratitude to [[Equus Productions]], based in Lacey Green and the Hughenden Valley players for their local performances in the upcoming months.

Thank you again to everyone who has been involved and to everyone for your support.