THE supremely talented Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company are back on stage this weekend, re-enacting the story of Rapunzel.

The much-loved story comes with a twist – and a tangle – as pantomime season arrives in the spa town with performances this weekend.

The show, entitled ‘Rapunzel – a Tangled Panto’, is being staged throughout this weekend, from Friday to Sunday, January 20-22, at the Albert Hall.

“This year, for the first time, we’re performing the story of Rapunzel which tells the tale of a young girl who was taken from her parents, the king and queen of Bouffant when she was a baby by the evil witch Gothel,” said the show’s producer and director, Kieran Davies.

County Times: Gothel and her Demons (Emily Francis, Abbie-Jane Griffiths, Zoe Evans, Alice Samuel, Efa Davies and Grace Edwards) Gothel and her Demons (Emily Francis, Abbie-Jane Griffiths, Zoe Evans, Alice Samuel, Efa Davies and Grace Edwards)

“As the years pass, the king and queen released sky lanterns every year on her birthday to mark her being taken, while alone in her tower Rapunzel watched them light up the sky.

“The show starts on the eve of her 18th birthday where she longs to leave the tower and find the source of the magic lights she sees every year on her birthday.”

The cast list of principals is: Rapunzel – Anna Percy; Prince George – Laura Duggan; Hetty Hairspray – Phil Evans; Willy – Abi Evans; Gothel – Zoe Evans; Socket – Emma Davies; Ball – Gareth Jones; King – Owain Price; Queen – Emily Watkins; Fairy Good – Mandy Davies; Fairy Well – Jo Francis; Fairy Nuff – Nic Prince.

Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company said on its Facebook page: “It's time to let your hair down and join us for this years annual pantomime, Rapunzel – a Tangled Panto.

County Times: Principal cast – (Emma Davies, Jo Francis, Owain Price, Nic Prince, Laura Duggan, Phil Evans, Anna Percy, Zoe Evans, Emily Watkins, Mandy Davies, Gareth Jones) Principal cast – (Emma Davies, Jo Francis, Owain Price, Nic Prince, Laura Duggan, Phil Evans, Anna Percy, Zoe Evans, Emily Watkins, Mandy Davies, Gareth Jones)

“Come and get all wrapped up in this much-loved story with a twist and a tangle. Boo and hiss the baddies, cheer and clap the goodies, sing along, tap your feet and treat yourself to a glorious few hours of magic at the pantomime.”

The curtain gores up on Friday at 7.30pm, with two shows on Saturday, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, with Sunday’s show at 2.30pm.

Tickets are available from Coversure Insurance in Llandrindod and are priced at £12, £8 and £6.