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Cinderella
by Stuart Ardern and Bob Heather Panto February 2008 Directed by Vicky Burden
Want to see everyone involved…? Click here DON'T EAT THE CUSTARD! Poor Cinders (Kelda
Lay)! Not only did she have the
stepsisters from hell (flirtatious Chris
Hall and a splendidly mincing Andrew
Flanagan), she also had to cope with a profoundly deaf father (David Haydon on top form), who could be relied on to get the
wrong end of every stick, and a wicked stepmother (Sue Spurling) whose custard would have poisoned many of the
characters if the audience hadn’t been there to shout out a warning.
Not everyone was against Cinderella though. She had her pet mice (Louis Andrews, Sammy Holligan, Oliver Waggott and Charlie Wilson), who
scurried here and there across the stage, cleverly mimicking the real animals
and occasionally appearing as pirates! And she had Buttons (Sue Jackson). Why Cinders never fell
for Buttons was a mystery! He was her
staunchest supporter and, what's more, he did a mean Elvis impersonation,
turning up at the ball in blue suede shoes.
Their dance – backed by the farmhands and milkmaids (Lauren Cartwright, Hailey Hallwood,
Hannah Harwood, Joseph Rickard, Izzy and Sebastian van Leest and Christopher
and Nicola Waggott) and superbly choreographed by Kelda Lay (as were all the dances) - nearly brought the house
down.
Meanwhile
The Prince's friend Dandini (Leslie Evans), in a very fetching sombrero, saved the day by
suggesting a Grand Ball to allow the Prince the chance meet all the loveliest
young girls in the country – and of course the ugly sisters. The ball (like the whole panto) was
beautifully staged thanks to Adam Lay’s set design, Chris Hall’s scenery and
general production input, and stage manager Alan Glynne Jones and his team. Thanks to her fairy godmother (Jo Finch), Cinderella arrived at the ball in a pirate ship
sailed by her mice and instantly captivated the Prince, although when she
inevitably fled on the stroke of midnight, it seemed he was more captivated
by her shoe!
The resulting search built suspense as to whether the
Prince would ever find his Cinders.
Everything of course turned out happily ever after (although one small
boy worried to his mother that Cinderella and the Prince could not get
married as 'they're both ladies').
With supporting performances by Juliette and Isabelle Ryan as the King’s footman and herald
respectively and the hilarious appearance of the pantomime cow (Pollyann Monk and Kerry Natt), the
stage was set for another successful panto. The combined efforts of Bill Sutton on sound, Steve Denford and Trevor Ryan on lighting and Bridget
Coleman on piano added to the atmosphere. And we mustn’t forget the
people front of house who, among other things, made sure the audience had as
much wine as required (except during the matinee!). Director Vicky
Burden once again showed exactly how a panto should be played and is to
be congratulated on achieving such polished performances from the entire
cast, especially the children.
Everyone left with broad smiles of pure happiness on their faces. Review written for the Gauntlet
by PHYLLIS BENNETT
___________________________________________ THE BIG EVENT I was
standing backstage, I couldn’t believe it, it was actually going to happen! I
was shaking really badly it was like I was going to have a fit! Despite all
of my nerves I was ready! I had been practising for weeks. It was
February 23rd 2008, 5.30 in the evening. I arrived at the Village
Hall in King’s Somborne. The makeup artists were already there and a few
actors/actresses were getting their makeup done. “When was I getting done?
What was happening?” I had all these thoughts whirling through my brain. I put
my costume on and got my make up done. After I was ready I started greeting
the audience as they were coming in. I turned round and suddenly the audience
were there. Was
this really going to happen? There I
was, stood backstage ready to go on, when suddenly the music started and the
curtains opened. It… Was…… Time! We
skipped on stage and did our first dance to the song track “Zippadee do da”.
We sailed through that no mistakes! I had to do four different routines. How
was I going to remember? When the first dance was finished I realised that
the hall was as busy as a crowded street. Then it struck me, was it going to
go right? We sailed through the first act, then it was time…… I went
on stage with Daisy the cow, Cinderella started speaking then it was my turn.
Luckily I didn’t get any of my words wrong. It was
over! I’d done it! All I had to do now was do the same thing again, twice! After
all the performances we had a party. We had: cakes, crisps and even little
sausages on sticks. There was a healthier option like: grapes and sandwiches. We all
changed out of our costumes and started dancing to the music! I
really enjoyed being part of the village pantomime, and I think everyone did
really well. Overall I think it was a really good experience and I would love
to do it again! I
wonder what it will be next year – maybe Hansel and Gretel! Written by NICOLA WAGGOTT ______________________________________ CINDERELLA a pantomime in two acts
But what
of poor Cinderella? Is there anyone who can make it possible for her to go to
the ball?
Act 1 Scene 1 Hardup
Hall Act 1 Scene 2 The Act 1 Scene 3 The
kitchen of Hardup Hall INTERVAL refreshments and raffle Act 2 Scene 1 The
ballroom of the Act 2 Scene 2 Hardup
Hall Act 2 Scene 3 The Act 2 Scene 4 The kitchen
of Hardup Hall Pyrotechnics will be used during
the performance. CAST
CREW
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