X marks the spot as SADs entertain in annual pantomime

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7752. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

The curtains have risen on Sidmouth Amateur Dramatics Society (SADs) annual pantomime which sees Jim Hawkins go in search of lost treasure, pursued by a band of pirates.

Packed with pantomime traditions and familiar faces, the show is aimed to be a hit with audiences of all ages.

Liz Hammond, from SADs, said: “It’s been absolutely fantastic. It’s lively, it’s colourful and people have said they have had a really pleasurable evening.

“It just adds another dynamic when an audience comes in and the children are yelling ‘it’s behind you’, it is absolutely wonderful.”

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Director Mark Rose takes helm for the first time working alongside musical director Rob Preece.

The script has been written by Ben Crocker and features hits for all ages, including ABBA, Les Miserables and Robbie Williams.

Tickets are £13 for adults and £6.50 for under 16s, group discounts are available.

Remaining shows are: December 31 6.30pm, January 1 2pm and 6.30pm. January 3 7.30pm, January 4 7.30pm, January 5 2pm and 7.30pm

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7752. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7752. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7752. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7752. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7752. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7752. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7752. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7752. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7752. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7752. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

SADS performance of Treasure Island. Ref shs 01 19TI 7618. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)