Election manifestos to be turned into panto dame's dress
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He added that the troupe was putting on its own idiosyncratic take on the classic story of Pinocchio.He said: "It's pretty much already written and we'll be holding auditions next weekend."Then, once we've picked our players, I'll give the script a bit of a rewrite - but you can guarantee it'll have lots of nods towards the recent elections."For example, when the dame is introduced she'll come on stage wearing a dress made from copies of the manifesto."He added that the team had already managed to gather 100 of the booklets.He said: "We're halfway there, so if anyone has any spare, please could they drop them down to St Saviour's Community Centre, where our door is always open."Failing that, let me know where you are and I'll come and pick them up from you personally."
Mr Alderton said that he found it funny how local attitudes had changed towards MTG's racy seasonal productions over time."A few years ago it felt like they were the most taboo thing on the island," he said."But, nowadays, they've become part of the tradition here. I think that's lovely."
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