Stage Fright!

hung from the beams. Forty seats
were laid out in rows with decorated
numbers ready for the audience.
There were the props bursting out
of the props cupboard. There was
a lucky dip barrel in one corner
filled with lucky dip prizes. There
was the raffle table with a sign
saying ‘Raffle Prizes’. There was
the refreshments table and a beautifully decorated
poster created by Lou.
There was their royal patron King Arthur smiling
at them looking brave and happy with a festive bunch
of holly dangling from his crown.
‘It's more fun than frightening,’ said Susie bravely.
‘Yes,’ nodded Beaky, tapping her nose. ‘There is
nothing to be frightened of now.’
‘I think we must have imagined those ghosts last
night,’ added Lou, trying to convince herself.
‘Now we're drinking hot chocolate I think it's the
best place in the world!’ said John.
The children sat around laughing and joking until
they were all in very good spirits.
Suddenly Lou screeched ...
...‘Look!’
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