Those loony panto guys are at it again with another performance from the Gweek Pantoloons.

The panto group is presenting its ninth production at Gweek Village Hall next week (March 1 to 3), staging the mystical tale of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves.

Written by Tim Ashley and directed by Brian Toney, there is plenty of local humour in the show, as well as some variations from the original story, with the British police force made up of Detective Laura Norder (Susannah Casey-Rider), Sgt B Avenue (Vincent Knight) and PC Gone Mad (Mark Brook) getting involved in the pursuit of the Carn Brae brothers (Peter Ashley and Joe Lander).

In the ancient kingdom of Persia, Mustapha Lot (Tim Ashley) leads his band of 40 thieves in stealing gold and jewels and hiding them in his cave, which also contains some interesting statues: Thinker (Carol Lander), Madonna and Child (Mary & Sophie Lander) and Venus (Carla Huntley).

Rich merchant Cassim (Terry Lander), manages to get into the cave but is caught by the thieves, so his brother, our hero Ali Baba (Trish Newman) sets out to rescue him, aided and abetted by Cassim's beautiful servant Morgiana (Kizzy Darvell).

The audience is invited to follow their adventures and see the chorus move from one supporting role to another, while Cassim's wife, the snobby Saphra (Emma Williams) is ably kept under control by her cook, the lovely Dame Fatima (Disco Doc Mike Lander).

Performances take place at 7.30pm next Thursday (March 1), Friday (March 2) and Saturday (March 3), with an additional matinee performance at 2pm on the Saturday.

Following the final performance, members of the audience will be invited to attend a ceremony at the Gweek Inn, where a number of awards are presented- otherwise known as the Gweek Inn Trophies (GITS). These are sponsored trophies that acknowledge and encourage the talent taking part in this production, with certificates also being presented for fun elements of the show - such as the best adaptation of the script, the best recovery from disaster, or even the best supportive parent.

Tickets are available from the Gweek Premier Shop, the Gweek Inn, Brian Toney on 01326 221652, or on the door at a cost of only £5 for adults and £2.50 for under 15s.

Refreshments and a beer and wine bar will be available before curtain up and during the interval, and there is a colouring competition for children at each performance (materials provided).