Aladdin

Opening with a very impressive Abanazar (Andrew Dart) in his palace this traditional panto proceeded to entertain with top rate performances by a very talented cast. Mary Miller was a very energetic and demonstrative Wishee Washee and Garry Brindley gave an outstanding performance as Widow Twankey, keeping the comedy of the piece moving at a great pace. More comedy was ably provided by Heather Adams Officer and Liz Forrest as the two policemen Ping and Pong, giving the audience plenty to cheer about. Kirsty Lockhart carried off the traditional principal boy role with ease as Aladdin and Tamara Scherwitzel was an extremely attractive Princess Jasmine nicely supported by Heather Smith as her companion So-Fa. In the role of the Emperor of China we saw Douglas Clark as a somewhat new character for him!  More comedy was provided by Russell Adams as the Genie of the Lamp and Tim Roberts was the Slave of the Ring. With a very competent troupe of dancers, and well balanced singing chorus and a superb range of costumes and many local references, the show provided excellent pre-Christmas entertainment for the enthusiastic audience.

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