SILVERDALE Village Players hit overdrive next week for a fast-paced and fun version of the Adventures of Robin Hood, running from today (Wednesday) until Saturday, from 7.30pm, with Simon Yaxley in the director’s chair as well as on stage.

Those gathered in the tinsel-tinted Gaskell Hall will meet Robin, his merry men, Lady Marian, the Evil Sheriff, Nickit and Scarper, Nanny Nora and a colourful coterie of pantomime characters.

Box office 01524-701570.