Slough Express Friday December 8th 2006
CAST are staging Dick Whittington as their annual pantomime in Colnbrook Village Hall this year and, this time, they have adapted an original script to suit their needs.
CD makes a very refreshing and convincing 'baddie', as villain King Rat, although LH as Fairy Bowbelle always gives as good as she gets! AM sings powerfully but sweetly as 'love interest' Alice Fitzwarren - ably matched by LW as hero Dick and together they make a perfect couple.
Pet cat Tommy - played to 'purrfection' by MS almost steals the show with an array of well-observed cat-like body movements whilst a major comedy element comes from 'village idiot' Idle Jack (MS) and Alderman Fitzwarren (FB), both of whom have a good command of deadpan humour and timing.
RI as the Dame, Sarah the Cook, leaves the audience in stitches at his near 'Lily Savage' rendition of this larger than life character. Add to this the appearance of a pantomime horse disguising itself as a reindeer, plus some 'audience participation' in which some audience members are invited onto the stage and you have all the ingredients to make a successful pantomime.
Produced and Directed by CD and SO, the slick script is reinforced by superb musical direction and orchestration, showcases some impressive choreography plus a cast of extremely enthusiastic chorus members, so, if you haven't already done so, make sure you get your tickets asap.
KH
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