Staged at the Scout Hall at Port Edgar Marina, the production "Bonnie and the Beastie" is a great show for all the family.

The company earlier this year lost a number of its adult cast which led them to rely upon youth over maturity. With two thirds of the cast under the age of 13, it was always going to be a big task but the children, many of whom had never acted before, did a grand job.

Bonnie and the Beastie is the classic French tale but with a Scottish twist to it.

Playing the lead role of Bonnie is 13-year-old Rebecca Russell (left), who despite joining the group only five months ago, confidently performed throughout the show and proved she could sing when called upon in several solos.

Another stand out among the children was that of Dunce the robot, performed by Andrew Sullivan, who despite being dressed in a gold boiler suit seemed to smile throughout.

For adult cast members, the change of direction from musical to panto must have seemed like a stroll in the park as they all took to it like ducks to water.

Notable performances were Baron McScurvy, attired in a kilt and Elvis wig, the two dames, Hanky and Panky, one of which did amazingly well to stay on his two feet despite the height of his platform shoes.

And the single adult female, Mrs Dinnaburn, she was so over the top it was hilarious just watching her antics.

The storyline centres on Professor Shuggy and his robot Dunce which he has created. He aims to sells the robot at an invention market at Ingliston and pay off his debt to local landowner Baron McScurvy. The Baron, however, does not want paid but rather the hand of Bonnie, the professor's granddaughter, in marriage.

As the professor heads off to find his fortune he gets lost in the wood and is captured by wolves, Fang and Claw, and taken to the Beast's castle. Bonnie goes in search of her grandfather and promises to stay with the Beast in exchange for his release.

She eventually takes to him but unknown to her he cannot return to being a handsome prince unless they fall in love. As always love eventually wins over evil and Bonnie and the Prince get married.

Tickets for tonight (Friday) at 7.15pm and Saturday, 2.30pm and 7.15pm, are still available, priced £7, £5 concession, from Eleanor on 0131 539 6298 or Gill on 0131 319 1473.

Cast: Prof. Shuggy, John Taylor; Bonnie, Rebecca Russell; Mrs. Dinnaburn, Gill Sullivan; Baron McScurvy, Robin Cook; Prancelot, Peter Sullivan; Hanky, Huw Thomas; Panky, Keith Bowden; Monty, Cameron Forrester; Marie, Rheanne Leil; Fang, Alistair Stewart; Claw, Ross Murray; Beastie, David Hodgson; Dunce, Andrew Sullivan; Witch, Rebecca Forrester; Large Leora, Iona Thomson.

Villagers/ Servants Carla Anderson, Charlotte Brown, Rachel Bowden, Megan Beveridge, Lauren Duncan, Lindsey Duncan, Olivia Fawl, Rebecca Forrester, Megan Gibson, Lauren Hogg, Caty Kerr, Hannah Ritchie, Jodie Ruickbie, Mark Ruickbie, Iona Thomson, Holly Urquhart, Holly Whitehead, Rachel Whitford, Rebecca Whitford.

Crew: Director, Melanie Smith; Assistant directors, Gill Sullivan, Eleanor Taylor; Music, Melanie Smith and Huw Thomas; Accompanist, David Ritchie; Choreographer, Sammy Clarke; Costumes designed and created by Eleanor Taylor, assisted by Gillian Haycock and Mo; Props, Eleanor Taylor, assisted by Melanie Smith; Scenery, Melanie Smith, John Taylor, Alistair Milne, Walter Taylor and Vince McCallum; Lighting, David Flint; Prompt, Janis O'Sullivan, Donna Ruickbie and Brenda Dodgson.