Bayston Hill’s Memorial Hall has long been the heart of an annual concert tradition, well before the panto era began. About five decades ago, a single decision changed everything: someone proposed a pantomime, and I’d been performing with the Girls’ Brigade, so I agreed to join. The first performance was terrifying, she recalls, yet it must have sparked something because she’s remained involved ever since.
This year, her grandson will take the stage, and she hopes the younger generation of actors will catch the same passion. After all, the pantomime’s future hinges on fresh faces stepping in. It has become a cornerstone of her life, as has the collaboration with her husband, who built the backdrops and scenery for the productions.
