Graham Smith in shocking pink as saucy Dame Dora Di Sorderlie in Dick Whittington in December 2021 in his Rowntree Players days
GRAHAM Smith, once the doyen of Rowntree Players pantomime dames, is moving on to panto pastures new with Shiptonthorpe Community Theatre.
Graham, who lives near Wilberfoss, will revel in the moniker of Dame Nellie Nickerlastic in Rachel Waud’s production of Robin Hood And The Babes In The Wood at Shiptonthorpe Village Hall.
Neil Scott, Shiptonthorpe’s former “beloved and renowned dame”, will take on a regal new role as King Richard while Henry Rice will step into the boots of Will Scarlett, one of Robin Hood’s Merry Men.
Joining them will be Toby Jewsen as Robin Hood; Chris McKenzie,Little John; Paul Jefferson, Friar Tuck; Alison Rosa, Sheriff of Nottingham, and Chloe Jensen, Maid Marion.
Further roles will go to Robbie Howe as Snivel and Phil Featherstone as Grovel; Sienna Cayton, Ella; Pelham Dennis, Sam; Carolyne Jensen, Poet; Sarah Burnell, Minstrel, and Shirley Rice, Lady Guy.
Show times will be Friday, January 30 2026, 7pm; Saturday, January 31, 3pm and 7pm; Sunday, February 1, 2pm; Friday, February 6, 7pm, and Saturday, February 7,
7pm.
“Get ready for laughter, adventure and festive fun as the curtain rises on another unforgettable pantomime season,” says the director.
Tickets are available from Richard Waud on 07922 443639 or by emailing richardwaud@yahoo.co.uk.