Read and Simonstone Players - RASP

22/06/2026

It's going to be a great village panto. This one will be pure fun and laughs. 1st meetup will be reading snippets and casting, but also we need help with costumes, props; etc.

16/04/2026

With Pendleside Hospice – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/04/2026

Our nominated charity for next pantomime is Pendleside Hospice. Check out all their events on their page.

Pendleside Hospice exists to promote and enhance the quality of life for people with advancing long term and life limiting illnesses, as well as provide support for their families and carers 💛

05/03/2026

We're very pleased to announce that we have raised £600.00 for charity this year, after all expenses have been deducted. That's £200.00 more than last year! It will be split evenly between North West Air Ambulance Charity and Pendleside Hospice (£300.00 to each).

Thank you to all those who have supported us and next year we're staging a brand new version of Puss in Boots at Read and Simonstone Village Hall. Dates will be confirmed soon.

Also a massive thank you for our founder Doreen Roper Collinson, who is taking a step back this year, but who established RASP many years ago to raise money and has worked tirelessly and directed so many pantomimes.