40 years
of SPS

...A group of British ex-pats got together and decided that it was a pity that their children were missing out on one of the great British traditions of the festive season : PANTOMIME.  Out of this discussion came the decision to put on a performance and so the Secret Panto Society was born. 

 

The name was decided upon, not with any intention to keep people out or become some sort of creed but with a genuine desire to surprise and delight that first audience. 

 

This first performance took place in 1984 with a production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, the title role being played by a young lady who was destined to be a leading light in numerous productions for many years and is still involved in the SPS today.  

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In fact, several of the founding members are still to be found treading the boards, building scenery, making costumes and working back-stage each year.   

 

Of the original children in the audience, many have performed over the years and the Society continues to exist to this day albeit with an ever-changing, multi-nationality membership.   

 

It is said that “from small acorns large oak trees grow”, and so it is with the SPS who now put on six (seven in 2009) shows in the Theatre Musical de Pibrac every January. 

 

There is always a welcome for new members, you don’t have to be a performer, there are several behind the scenes jobs to get your teeth into and it’s great fun being involved. 

 

The satisfaction of seeing the performances is a great reward for all the hard work of the preceding months.  

This is amateur dramatics at its best - it's terrific! 

 

If you are interested in joining the SPS please contact us.