Traditionally now we Sibfordians have come to expect The Sibford Players to cheer gloomy winter with some much-needed light relief and yet again they didn’t disappoint.

A bonkers comedy romp based in the fictional Wild West town of Sassparilla Springs proved the perfect escape and a great laugh out loud night out for all the family.

Action centred on a chaotic hunt by rival gangs for a cache of hidden diamonds but the plot took second place to the general feel-good fun which involved many daft jokes, big hats, false moustaches and plenty of howdy doody accents.

A big hats off to multi-talented Director Jo Connor who wrote the play while on holiday. Special mention to cameraman Julian Ransom for his hilarious short film involving a panto horse, bewildered real horses, a cactus, sombreros and much much more.

Great to welcome back familiar members of the cast and see they have been joined by some talented new young (and not quite so young) recruits we look forward to seeing them all in action again next year.

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