Wilmslow and Alderley Edge-based CHYPS is again celebrating victory after picking up six awards at the Greater Manchester Drama Federation awards night.
The awards for this year's pantomime Robin Hood were:
• Best Pantomime
• Best Principal Girl – Tilly Holah as Maid Marion
• Best Pantomime Director – Sally Hunt
• Best Choreographer Pantomime – Amy Dick
• Best Set Design – Rich Nicholson
• Best Original Pantomime Script - Sally Hunt, Phil Millar, Ian Hunt, Neil Jeram-Croft, Dan Garbutt, Bill Beton, Abi Beton, Grace Bryan and Emily Taylor
In addition CHYPS also had two further nominations:
• Best Villain – Daisy Garbutt as Drusilla
• Adjudicator's Award – The Ensemble, for Tremendous Team-work and Generosity of Performance
Robin Hood took place in the first week in January at Wilmslow Leisure Centre and was seen by over 2000 people from Wilmslow and the surrounding area.
CHYPS director Sally Hunt said "This is an incredible honour. To receive six awards for our last pantomime, Robin Hood, feels absolutely surreal. I'm over the moon and truly humbled by this
recognition.
"I want to take a moment to express just how proud I am of our entire cast and crew. Every one of them brought so much passion, dedication, and talent to this production. It was a joy to watch them all pour their hearts into every performance, making Robin Hood such a magical experience for our audiences."
CHYPS, a youth charity, provides opportunities for talented teenage performers in the area to showcase their acting, singing, and dancing skills. They are based in Wilmslow and Alderley Edge, where they rehearse every week at the United Reformed Church and Alderley Edge Scout Hut.
Vice Chairman Bill Beton said "We're delighted to announce that the next CHYPS pantomime will be the most loved of all: Cinderella.
"Rehearsals start this week. The cast just can't wait to get
started!"
The show will again be at Wilmslow Leisure Centre on 2-5 January. Tickets go on sale in the first week of October and will be available at www.chypspanto.com.
