Newham Council treated its older residents from across the borough to the outrageously funny performance of the pantomime Rapunzel at Theatre Royal Stratford East.

The residents were welcomed to the theatre by Deputy Mayor (Statutory) Councillor Ken Clark and Councillor Forhad Hussain, Deputy Cabinet member for community neighbourhoods.

Councillor Clark said: “Events like these are designed to give some of our older residents an enjoyable afternoon out while helping them meet new people and forge new friendships.”

The treat is a yearly event that is co ordinated by the eight community neighbourhood teams in Newham with over 200 people and their carers attending the afternoon matinee alongside children from local schools.

Clark continued “The mix of older and younger residents made it extra special and everybody had a great time joining in with the audience participation moments.”

The residents were welcomed to the theatre by Deputy Mayor (Statutory) Councillor Ken Clark and Councillor Forhad Hussain, Deputy Cabinet member for community neighbourhoods.

Trish Cooke and Robert Hymans adaptation of Rapunzel will be playing at the theatre until Saturday 13 January.