Carshalton Pantomime Company is seeking to attract new cast members by promoting performances as a cheap way of shedding weight.
The amateur dramatics group has also tried to lure more men to an audition by suggesting that pantomimes are a magnet for attractive women.
A spokesman said: “It’s a very cheap way of losing Christmas weight. After 17 shows getting in and out of costumes, running on stage and off, and with no time to eat, you’ll be back to your pre-Christmas weight before you know it.
“Also, fellas, a lot of very pretty girls do pantomime. Your mates will stop taking the mickey out of you for being in pantomime pretty quickly when you are surrounded by attractive women.”
The audition, for amateurs, is being held at St Alban’s Church Hall in Gander Green Lane, Sutton, on Sunday, September 20.
For more details call 01737 813590 or email producer@carshaltonpanto.org.uk
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