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The Society is the leading Theatrical Company in the district, St. Giles Pantomime Society . Pontefract, and has been in existence since 1949, delivery first class live entertainment to Pontefract and the surrounding area. When the curtains closed on the final performance in January 2010 of - The Snow Queen', St. Giles Pantomime Society had performed it's 61st annual pantomime all of which have been staged in the Assembly Room at Pontefract Town Hall. The Society was formed in 1949 by the then Vicar of St. Giles Church, The Reverend Jack Peel, (inset) who stated in his article in the 1974 Silver Anniversary programme - there were many reasons for starting the Pantomimes, the principle being to draw people of all ages and differing abilities into a - Splendid fellowship - as he called it. It is one of the best clubs you can find. Some people sing, some dance, some play music, but that is not all, you must always remember those who do stage work, stage sound, stage lighting, make costumes, help with make-up, book seats and do the multiple other jobs. There may be a crowd of performers onstage, you can be sure there are just as many behind the scenes - .
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