A popular amateur dramatics society has pulled out all the stops as it prepares to hit the stage with a special festive show.
The Lowestoft Players will take to the stage tonight (Wednesday) for the first performance of We Need a Little Christmas - an original festive cabaret.
But what makes it more remarkable is that they only agreed to perform the show just 10 weeks ago.
Within that timeframe, the production team of six held auditions, decided upon the content and sourced appropriate costumes.
Nick Garrod, chairman of The Lowestoft Players, said: "Fortunately, the cast are all seasoned performers.
"That’s been really helpful as due to other commitments it was only possible to schedule 14 rehearsals!"
Although it’s a festive show, the production includes a mixture of 30 festive and West End numbers – some with new musical arrangements.
It also has comedy, seasonal readings and even a spot of magic.
The technical team for We Need a Little Christmas has worked hard in a short space of time to create amazing staging for this festive treat.
Ryan Takman, who has led the technical team for the production, said: "We have a four metre high, fully lit tree and a curved set of steps which were previously used for the musical Cocoacabana.
"The steps were made in two parts and it took eight of us to lift each heavy part onto the stage.
“During the two-hour show there will be 150 different lighting cues which took over 12 long hours to programme.
"We even have four mirror balls to provide that extra Christmas twinkle."
We Need a Little Christmas opens on Wednesday, December 7 and will run until Sunday, December 11 with weekend matinee shows.
The show will be performed at the Players Theatre Lowestoft, which is owned by The Lowestoft Players.
Tickets priced from just £10 plus a £1 Theatre Development Fee are available online or by phoning the box office on 01502 770020.
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