2024: Snow White

Life in the Castle should be happy for the kind-hearted Snow White, but her beauty has become the source of a dangerous rivalry. Consumed by vanity and determined to remain the fairest in the land, the wicked Queen Sinistra consults her wise-cracking Magic Mirror, only to discover that Snow White has stolen her crown. Green with envy, Sinistra vows to get rid of her stepdaughter once and for all.

Meanwhile, romance blossoms when the dashing Prince Leopold arrives, having travelled across the lands in search of the legendary Snow White. Despite the best efforts of her fiercely protective friend Billybobs to keep them apart, the pair quickly fall in love. But when Sinistra learns of their growing affection, she orders the loyal Huntsman to lead Snow White into the forest and kill her. Unable to carry out the terrible deed, he helps her escape instead.

Lost and alone in the forest, Snow White stumbles upon the home of seven eccentric dwarfs: Snoozy, Prof, Tizzy, Giggles, Dawdle, Blush and Sarge. Although wary of their unexpected visitor at first, the dwarfs soon welcome Snow White into their home as she brings warmth, friendship and a little much-needed housekeeping to their chaotic lives.

Back at the castle, an outrageous trio of would-be ghost hunters - Dr Phantasm, Hocus and Pocus - are desperately searching for work. Between debating the merits of acupuncture, Reiki and hot stone massage, and causing havoc while hunting imaginary ghosts and redecorating the castle, they leave the long-suffering High Chancellor tearing her hair out.

As Sinistra's obsession spirals out of control, she disguises herself as an old woman and tricks Snow White into taking a bite from a poisoned apple. With Snow White trapped under a powerful spell, Billybobs, Dame Bobbitt, Prince Leopold, and the dwarfs must join forces to save her. In the final showdown, Snow White's enchanted locket - a gift from her late mother - reveals its true power, imprisoning Sinistra forever within the Magic Mirror. With evil defeated, true love restored and the Castle safe once more, Snow White and Prince Leopold celebrate their happily-ever-after.

Script by Linda Birch and Dean Patrick

Director & Choreographer: Dean Patrick

Assistant Director: Linda Birch

Musical Director: Emma Smith

Assistant MD: Joe Smith

In-house Set & Scenery: Trevor Smith

Scenic Artists: Hannah Birch, Claire Collins, Anita Adams, Matt Stirk

Stage Manager: Andrew Rowney

Sound & Lighting: CS Technical, Tom Waters, Alfie Doran

Artwork and Programme Design: Dean Patrick, Edward Turner, Emma Smith

Costume: Rachel Emsley, Sue Law, Ruth Ritchie

Props: Sue Law

Official Photographer: Emma Greenwood