Synopsis
The play is a pantomine on conventional lines with a dame, wicked witch, good fairy, haunted bedroom, and knock about scenes, contemporary songs to choice, references to local names, etc., but based on the less usual story of the four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie.
When the King's magic crown is stolen, his kingdom is reduced to destitution, and it looks as if evil has conquered good.
But handsome Prince Valentine is finally triumphant.
Easily staged settings are alternated with front cloth scenes, may be as elaborate or as simple
Large flexible cast
Performance
Cast
A large cast size of 17 total roles, 9 female and 8 male roles.
