Footrot Flats opens tonight

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Rebecca Robinson plays Cheeky and Jason Ree plays Wal. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS
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Sixteen Methven Theatre Company thespians ruled the stage as they brought Footrot Flats’ iconic book characters to life at the show’s final dress rehearsal ahead of opening night tonight.

Company stalwarts Matt Markham and Linda Young are director and musical director respectively.

Footrot Flats features all kinds of hijinks as Cooch, along with Dog and Aunt Dolly, try to save Wal from being wooed away from his farm by the voluptuous Cheeky Hobson.

Jenny Thompson as Dolores the pig. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS

Spokesperson Janine Holland said tickets were selling fast.

‘‘We added an extra row to back of the hall and released a few more tickets,’’ Holland said. ‘‘This is the best selling show in several years.’’

  • Footrot Flats opens tonight at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall and runs for three nights to Saturday. Tickets at Cafe 45 in Methven (cash only) or book via Ashburton Event Centre, ticket office or online.
Playing the three ewes are (from left) Holly Thompson, Mary Cressey and Jenna Chenery. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS

Dog is played by Richard Norrish, Pew by Kayla Thompson. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS
Wal is taken to task by Pongo, played by Shyan Hughes. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS
Jess is played by Bex Dirks. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS
From left are Pew, Cooch, Wal, Dog and Aunt Dolly. They are played by Kayla Thompson, Jake Ree, Jason Ree, Richard Norrish and Sheree Tait. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS
Cecil the ram, played by Shane Stockdill. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS

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