Christmas Turkey is a variety show performed in December by the panto’ group. There is only one performance, again held at the village hall. Performance night is usually Saturday at 7:30pm

Very popular and usually a sellout, so get your tickets early!

Christmas Turkey

Pantomimes are performed at the Village Hall on Sea Road in the village of Chapel St Leonards

Performances take place in March over two weekends with performances on Friday and Saturday nights commencing at 7:30pm

This year was a departure from normal and there were four performances over one weekend (Thursday to Sunday)

Pantomimes

Only a small amount is retained to pay for room hire and equipment Most of the costumes are made by the cast

All money raised goes to local charities based in Chapel St Leonards and Hogsthorpe. Recipients in the past have been the primary school, dance academy and  the coastguard.

What’s it in aid of?

All the pantomime versions are compiled and produced by the group leader Richard Stapleton. (Of Fat Wally’s fame). The Christmas Turkey shows are compiled by the Panto group

Who writes the Pantomimes ?

Welcome to our website........

Here you can find out details of our past pantomimes and shows, the history of the group, upcoming events and, most importantly, where to buy tickets!

The Old F.A.R.T.S, or to give them their full name, The  Fairly Arthritic Repertory and Thespian Society is based in the Lincolnshire seaside village of Chapel St Leonards.

The Old Farts Pantomime Group

Recently  a number of photos came to light of the 1999 pantomime at  Hogsthorpe Village Hall. Take a look and see if you were pictured at the time.

Christmas Turkey

Past Pantomimes