Pantomime hilarity ensured as crowds went hopping mad for Ottery Community Theatre’s annual production.

Sidmouth Herald: The cast of Froggy Froggy enjoyed great audience reactions. Picture: Catriona PatonThe cast of Froggy Froggy enjoyed great audience reactions. Picture: Catriona Paton (Image: Archant)

This year’s offering, Froggy Froggy, was written and directed by Laurie Palmer, with a packed script full of well-known music, bright costumes and twists.

For the first time, the theatre group put on two matinees which were a hit with audiences young and old.

Jill Machin, from the theatre group, said: Froggy Froggy was a huge success, with showerings of positive comments from the audience after every performance.

“Despite the temporary loss of various props, an ever-growing mountain of ‘wand shine’ foam, and a costume rail that just would not stay together, all cast and crew made it to the end still laughing and full of energy.”

Sidmouth Herald: Emergency services at work during Froggy Froggy. Picture: Catriona PatonEmergency services at work during Froggy Froggy. Picture: Catriona Paton (Image: Archant)

The group thanked the town council for a grant towards its new backdrop and the town’s Men Shed, as well as the cast, crew and band for their hard work.

Sidmouth Herald: The cast of Froggy Froggy in action. Picture: Catriona PatonThe cast of Froggy Froggy in action. Picture: Catriona Paton (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Members of the cast of Froggy Froggy are gearing up for Ottery Community Theatre's annual pantomime. Picture: Ottery Community TheatreMembers of the cast of Froggy Froggy are gearing up for Ottery Community Theatre's annual pantomime. Picture: Ottery Community Theatre (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: The cast of Froggy Froggy enjoyed great audience reactions. Picture: Catriona PatonThe cast of Froggy Froggy enjoyed great audience reactions. Picture: Catriona Paton (Image: Archant)