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Longtime Saanich drama group brings pirates onstage for traditional Christmas pantomime

St. LukeB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Players present Treasure Island Dec. 18 to Jan. 4
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Swashbucklers take the stage at St. Lukes Dec. 18 to Jan. 4. (Courtesy St. LukeB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Players)

Swashbuckers take the Saanich stage for a traditional pantomime heading into the holiday season.

St. LukeB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Players have been entertaining patrons from across Greater Victoria since 1948. The repertoire of this particular group includes four plays a year in late fall, early spring, early summer and the classic family-oriented pantomime at Christmas.

This year pirates walk the plank, sail ships and seek treasure with Treasure Island.

Plays run Wednesday to Sunday during production dates, with evening performances at 7:30 p.m.. There are matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays of the run. Treasure Island, written by Ben Crocker and directed by Heather Lee runs Dec. 18 to Jan. 4.

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The longtime acting group promises a swashbuckling tale of skulduggery upon the high seas and treasure on a desert island. Pantomimes B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ or panto B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ are traditionally theatrical presentations with music, slapstick comedy and usually performed around Christmas.

Performances run Dec. 18 to Jan. 4 at 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Learn more about the Saanich production online at .

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