✨ About the Play ✨

It’s Jubilee Week, 1977, in the sleepy English village of Shackleton — where tradition clashes spectacularly with the restless spirit of the ’70s.

When farmer Derek’s beloved pig Doris goes missing — followed closely by the disappearance of the village’s prized trophy — chaos descends on Shackleton Manor. Amidst bunting, fairy cakes and mounting scandal, the villagers rally to solve the mystery before the Official arrives to judge the Best Village in Bloom competition.

A riotous farce full of quirky characters, hidden secrets and Jubilee madness!

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🎭 Characters 🎭
• Lady Clarissa — formidable lady of the manor
• Derek — eccentric local farmer, devoted to his missing pig
• Beryl — Derek’s long-suffering, no-nonsense wife
• Fenella — enthusiastic organiser of the village show, with spiritual leanings
• PC Barry — well-meaning local bobby with a biscuit obsession
• Reverend Bob — punk-inspired vicar with a rebellious streak
• Veronica — glamorous and sharp-tongued figure from the village’s past
• Archie — absent-minded gardener and secret romantic
• The Official — pompous judge of the Best Village in Bloom

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Auditions: On stage and backstage roles available — all welcome, no experience needed.

📅 Thursday 19th June | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Badgeworth Village Hall