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Published Date: 07 October 2008 WE have a proud heritage of amateur dramatics in this town, currently upheld by Fakenham and District Light Operatic Society, which has been on the go for more than 40 years now. Its junior section, known as Fadlos Kidz, also seems to be thriving and come December will be staging its version of A Christmas Carol at the community centre. This used to be the home of Fakenham Little Theatre but the curtains came down on that long-lived enterprise 20-odd years ago. So the opportunity to experience local drama, rather than musicals or pantos, is somewhat limited. I find this a great shame, especially in terms of our younger generation. Thanks to Eastern Arts and the remarkable Eastern Angles theatre company, bands of travelling players do occasionally find their way to village halls within... [read full story]