THE Court Players' next production is "Panic Stations" by Derek Benfield, which will be performed at The Memorial Hall, Rangeworthy on 25 - 27 February at 7.30pm.

Eager to enjoy some peace and quiet, English gentleman Chester Dreadnought has bought an idyllic country cottage but finds himself plagued by local unhandy man Abel Bounty. Next on the scene is Caroline, a young and naïve women who, having met Chester in the local pub moves in prior to his arrival mistakenly thinking the cottage is to be their love-nest. Mayhem ensues when Chester’s wife arrives with her aristocratic parents in tow. Whilst Chester digs an ever deeper hole for himself as he tries to talk his way out of the situation, the cottage becomes the focus of a military exercise organised by the local army camp. Honestly, what more could go wrong? Well, you’d better come along and find out! Surely it can’t be a simple, straightforward, uncomplicated conclusion can it? Of course not! This is a hilarious comedy in the finest tradition.

Derek Benfield, writer of “Panic Stations” is a master of farce and no stranger to acting himself. Amongst his most well-known roles was that of Robert, husband of housewife and amateur sleuth Hetty Wainthrop in the TV series of the same name.

So now’s the time to get your tickets and tell your friends. Following the resounding success of our last production of “Blood Brothers” it’s time to act, now! You won’t be disappointed.

The Court Players, who have been presenting Drama, Plays, Pantomimes, Musicals, Farces and at The Memorial Hall, Rangeworthy for 57 years, won the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) South West District 14 Award 2014 for Outstanding Achievement for their production of “The Last Resort” and their production of “Cash On Delivery” has been nominated for the Best Comedy Award in NODA SW 2015 Awards. In the 2015 Bristol and Avon One Act Drama Festivals The Court Players received nominations in the Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Play categories.

The Court Players chosen Charity for the year is St Peter’s Hospice. The charity pot is up and running with money being raised at productions and from various social events including “Last Night Of The Proms In The Garden”, a joint Court Players/Go Zumba UK afternoon of Zumba and cocktails an abseil down the Avon Gorge and a fancy dress skittles challenge.

Ticket enquiries for “Panic Stations” should be addressed to: The Box Office, Mrs Lin Lewis, 61 Shackleton Avenue, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4NW or 01454 321149