A TRADITIONAL pantomime has been given a modern day twist for two performances in Crook Civic Hall on Friday.
Wear Valley theatre group Jack Drum Arts have used their production of Red Riding Hood to explore social topics relevant to children and the elderly, such as stranger danger, family relationships and isolation.
Members devised the show in conjunction with Age Concern County Durham, which helped with production costs, using the relationship between Red Riding Hood and her grandmother to examine family issues.
Stranger danger is represented by the Big Bad Wolf, played by Paddy Burton.
The show is also supported by the Wear and Tees Community Safety Unit.
Community safety officer Chris Watkins will be at the afternoon performance to take to younger members of the audience. There are also plenty of original songs and a spectacular set designed by Simon Pell.
The Crook performances are supported by Wolff Marketing and Crook and Willington Single Regeneration Budget funding.
Tickets are £2 for adults and £1 for concessions. Shows are at 1.15pm and 7pm. Tickets are available on (01388) 529044 or at the door.
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