Into The Woods

Masqueraders Theatrical Society performed Into The Woods, which is inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales and combines the moral struggles of famous characters who are tied together with an original story of a baker and his wife. It’s a story of two halves; the first is their individual journeys helping to improve their relationship and the second is about the consequences of their actions.

 

Into The Woods has a very large principle cast and it is very difficult to single any performances out.

First we meet Louis Dunderdale as the Narrator. To be on stage and have no lines is one of the hardest things to do but Louis showed no issues with this and always stayed in character and his voice was perfect as the narrator, telling you the story.

 

Laura McElvenny who played Cinderella made her Masqueraders debut, although not her first stage performance. Laura captures the essence of Cinderella perfectly together with a positively stunning vocal ability.

 

Jordan Bloomer played the loveable Jack and climbed the beanstalk effortlessly, his fear of heights didn’t show through once and he played the entire role with confidence and ease.

 

Sam Asbury was the Baker and Katy Lloyd as his wife; a fabulous duo. Sam and Katy are no strangers to the stage and principle roles and once again they played their parts with confidence and style. Both of their acting and vocal ability either solo or as a duet were fantastic to watch and they had great chemistry on stage.

 

The Wicked Stepmother (Louise Broadhurst), Florinda (Lydia Wardingham) and Lucinda (Georgie Wing) while although smaller principle roles were all played very well and the step sisters performed with ease, even after their eyes were pecked out!

 

Jack’s mother (Kim Liggins) and Milky White (Jane Udall) are no strangers to theatre either on or off the stage, again they were smaller principle roles but both were done with ease. It’s not always easy working with props, especially ones so big, but Jane showed no problems with hers.

 

Erin Broadhurst , who played Little Red Riding Hood, is one of the younger cast members but this did not prevent a fantastic vocal and acting performance.

 

Jenny Chappell played the Witch and was a baddie for the first time in her acting career, she captured the witch perfectly. Jenny has always had a strong vocal ability and this performance was no different; with a very quick costume change mid-scene. Overall this was a very strong performance.

 

Chloe Allen (Cinderella’s mother) was a smaller principle role but it was nevertheless well played.

 

Chris Roberts took to the stage as the Wolf, not for his first acting role but it was his first solo performance! But he had nothing to worry about as he was incredibly enjoyable to watch.

 

Sophie Hayward as Rapunzel was played excellently with some lovely vocal numbers. An extra congratulations to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Masqueraders Theatrical Society performed Into The Woods, which is inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales and combines the moral struggles of famous characters who are tied together with an original story of a baker and his wife. It’s a story of two halves; the first is their individual journeys helping to improve their relationship and the second is about the consequences of their actions.

 

Into The Woods has a very large principle cast and it is very difficult to single any performances out.

First we meet Louis Dunderdale as the Narrator. To be on stage and have no lines is one of the hardest things to do but Louis showed no issues with this and always stayed in character and his voice was perfect as the narrator, telling you the story.

 

Laura McElvenny who played Cinderella made her Masqueraders debut, although not her first stage performance. Laura captures the essence of Cinderella perfectly together with a positively stunning vocal ability.

 

Jordan Bloomer played the loveable Jack and climbed the beanstalk effortlessly, his fear of heights didn’t show through once and he played the entire role with confidence and ease.

 

Sam Asbury was the Baker and Katy Lloyd as his wife; a fabulous duo. Sam and Katy are no strangers to the stage and principle roles and once again they played their parts with confidence and style. Both of their acting and vocal ability either solo or as a duet were fantastic to watch and they had great chemistry on stage.

 

The Wicked Stepmother (Louise Broadhurst), Florinda (Lydia Wardingham) and Lucinda (Georgie Wing) while although smaller principle roles were all played very well and the step sisters performed with ease, even after their eyes were pecked out!

 

Jack’s mother (Kim Liggins) and Milky White (Jane Udall) are no strangers to theatre either on or off the stage, again they were smaller principle roles but both were done with ease. It’s not always easy working with props, especially ones so big, but Jane showed no problems with hers.

 

Erin Broadhurst , who played Little Red Riding Hood, is one of the younger cast members but this did not prevent a fantastic vocal and acting performance.

 

Jenny Chappell played the Witch and was a baddie for the first time in her acting career, she captured the witch perfectly. Jenny has always had a strong vocal ability and this performance was no different; with a very quick costume change mid-scene. Overall this was a very strong performance.

 

Chloe Allen (Cinderella’s mother) was a smaller principle role but it was nevertheless well played.

 

Chris Roberts took to the stage as the Wolf, not for his first acting role but it was his first solo performance! But he had nothing to worry about as he was incredibly enjoyable to watch.

 

Sophie Hayward as Rapunzel was played excellently with some lovely vocal numbers. An extra congratulations to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Masqueraders Theatrical Society performed Into The Woods, which is inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales and combines the moral struggles of famous characters who are tied together with an original story of a baker and his wife. It’s a story of two halves; the first is their individual journeys helping to improve their relationship and the second is about the consequences of their actions.

 

Into The Woods has a very large principle cast and it is very difficult to single any performances out.

First we meet Louis Dunderdale as the Narrator. To be on stage and have no lines is one of the hardest things to do but Louis showed no issues with this and always stayed in character and his voice was perfect as the narrator, telling you the story.

 

Laura McElvenny who played Cinderella made her Masqueraders debut, although not her first stage performance. Laura captures the essence of Cinderella perfectly together with a positively stunning vocal ability.

 

Jordan Bloomer played the loveable Jack and climbed the beanstalk effortlessly, his fear of heights didn’t show through once and he played the entire role with confidence and ease.

 

Sam Asbury was the Baker and Katy Lloyd as his wife; a fabulous duo. Sam and Katy are no strangers to the stage and principle roles and once again they played their parts with confidence and style. Both of their acting and vocal ability either solo or as a duet were fantastic to watch and they had great chemistry on stage.

 

The Wicked Stepmother (Louise Broadhurst), Florinda (Lydia Wardingham) and Lucinda (Georgie Wing) while although smaller principle roles were all played very well and the step sisters performed with ease, even after their eyes were pecked out!

 

Jack’s mother (Kim Liggins) and Milky White (Jane Udall) are no strangers to theatre either on or off the stage, again they were smaller principle roles but both were done with ease. It’s not always easy working with props, especially ones so big, but Jane showed no problems with hers.

 

Erin Broadhurst , who played Little Red Riding Hood, is one of the younger cast members but this did not prevent a fantastic vocal and acting performance.

 

Jenny Chappell played the Witch and was a baddie for the first time in her acting career, she captured the witch perfectly. Jenny has always had a strong vocal ability and this performance was no different; with a very quick costume change mid-scene. Overall this was a very strong performance.

 

Chloe Allen (Cinderella’s mother) was a smaller principle role but it was nevertheless well played.

 

Chris Roberts took to the stage as the Wolf, not for his first acting role but it was his first solo performance! But he had nothing to worry about as he was incredibly enjoyable to watch.

 

Sophie Hayward as Rapunzel was played excellently with some lovely vocal numbers. An extra congratulations to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Masqueraders Theatrical Society performed Into The Woods, which is inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales and combines the moral struggles of famous characters who are tied together with an original story of a baker and his wife. It’s a story of two halves; the first is their individual journeys helping to improve their relationship and the second is about the consequences of their actions.

 

Into The Woods has a very large principle cast and it is very difficult to single any performances out.

First we meet Louis Dunderdale as the Narrator. To be on stage and have no lines is one of the hardest things to do but Louis showed no issues with this and always stayed in character and his voice was perfect as the narrator, telling you the story.

 

Laura McElvenny who played Cinderella made her Masqueraders debut, although not her first stage performance. Laura captures the essence of Cinderella perfectly together with a positively stunning vocal ability.

 

Jordan Bloomer played the loveable Jack and climbed the beanstalk effortlessly, his fear of heights didn’t show through once and he played the entire role with confidence and ease.

 

Sam Asbury was the Baker and Katy Lloyd as his wife; a fabulous duo. Sam and Katy are no strangers to the stage and principle roles and once again they played their parts with confidence and style. Both of their acting and vocal ability either solo or as a duet were fantastic to watch and they had great chemistry on stage.

 

The Wicked Stepmother (Louise Broadhurst), Florinda (Lydia Wardingham) and Lucinda (Georgie Wing) while although smaller principle roles were all played very well and the step sisters performed with ease, even after their eyes were pecked out!

 

Jack’s mother (Kim Liggins) and Milky White (Jane Udall) are no strangers to theatre either on or off the stage, again they were smaller principle roles but both were done with ease. It’s not always easy working with props, especially ones so big, but Jane showed no problems with hers.

 

Erin Broadhurst , who played Little Red Riding Hood, is one of the younger cast members but this did not prevent a fantastic vocal and acting performance.

 

Jenny Chappell played the Witch and was a baddie for the first time in her acting career, she captured the witch perfectly. Jenny has always had a strong vocal ability and this performance was no different; with a very quick costume change mid-scene. Overall this was a very strong performance.

 

Chloe Allen (Cinderella’s mother) was a smaller principle role but it was nevertheless well played.

 

Chris Roberts took to the stage as the Wolf, not for his first acting role but it was his first solo performance! But he had nothing to worry about as he was incredibly enjoyable to watch.

 

Sophie Hayward as Rapunzel was played excellently with some lovely vocal numbers. An extra congratulations to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Masqueraders Theatrical Society performed Into The Woods, which is inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales and combines the moral struggles of famous characters who are tied together with an original story of a baker and his wife. It’s a story of two halves; the first is their individual journeys helping to improve their relationship and the second is about the consequences of their actions.

 

Into The Woods has a very large principle cast and it is very difficult to single any performances out.

First we meet Louis Dunderdale as the Narrator. To be on stage and have no lines is one of the hardest things to do but Louis showed no issues with this and always stayed in character and his voice was perfect as the narrator, telling you the story.

 

Laura McElvenny who played Cinderella made her Masqueraders debut, although not her first stage performance. Laura captures the essence of Cinderella perfectly together with a positively stunning vocal ability.

 

Jordan Bloomer played the loveable Jack and climbed the beanstalk effortlessly, his fear of heights didn’t show through once and he played the entire role with confidence and ease.

 

Sam Asbury was the Baker and Katy Lloyd as his wife; a fabulous duo. Sam and Katy are no strangers to the stage and principle roles and once again they played their parts with confidence and style. Both of their acting and vocal ability either solo or as a duet were fantastic to watch and they had great chemistry on stage.

 

The Wicked Stepmother (Louise Broadhurst), Florinda (Lydia Wardingham) and Lucinda (Georgie Wing) while although smaller principle roles were all played very well and the step sisters performed with ease, even after their eyes were pecked out!

 

Jack’s mother (Kim Liggins) and Milky White (Jane Udall) are no strangers to theatre either on or off the stage, again they were smaller principle roles but both were done with ease. It’s not always easy working with props, especially ones so big, but Jane showed no problems with hers.

 

Erin Broadhurst , who played Little Red Riding Hood, is one of the younger cast members but this did not prevent a fantastic vocal and acting performance.

 

Jenny Chappell played the Witch and was a baddie for the first time in her acting career, she captured the witch perfectly. Jenny has always had a strong vocal ability and this performance was no different; with a very quick costume change mid-scene. Overall this was a very strong performance.

 

Chloe Allen (Cinderella’s mother) was a smaller principle role but it was nevertheless well played.

 

Chris Roberts took to the stage as the Wolf, not for his first acting role but it was his first solo performance! But he had nothing to worry about as he was incredibly enjoyable to watch.

 

Sophie Hayward as Rapunzel was played excellently with some lovely vocal numbers. An extra congratulations to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Masqueraders Theatrical Society performed Into The Woods, which is inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales and combines the moral struggles of famous characters who are tied together with an original story of a baker and his wife. It’s a story of two halves; the first is their individual journeys helping to improve their relationship and the second is about the consequences of their actions.

 

 

 

Into The Woods has a very large principle cast and it is very difficult to single any performances out.

 

First we meet Louis Dunderdale as the Narrator. To be on stage and have no lines is one of the hardest things to do but Louis showed no issues with this and always stayed in character and his voice was perfect as the narrator, telling you the story.

 

 

 

Laura McElvenny who played Cinderella made her Masqueraders debut, although not her first stage performance. Laura captures the essence of Cinderella perfectly together with a positively stunning vocal ability.

 

 

 

Jordan Bloomer played the loveable Jack and climbed the beanstalk effortlessly, his fear of heights didn’t show through once and he played the entire role with confidence and ease.

 

 

 

Sam Asbury was the Baker and Katy Lloyd as his wife; a fabulous duo. Sam and Katy are no strangers to the stage and principle roles and once again they played their parts with confidence and style. Both of their acting and vocal ability either solo or as a duet were fantastic to watch and they had great chemistry on stage.

 

 

 

The Wicked Stepmother (Louise Broadhurst), Florinda (Lydia Wardingham) and Lucinda (Georgie Wing) while although smaller principle roles were all played very well and the step sisters performed with ease, even after their eyes were pecked out!

 

 

 

Jack’s mother (Kim Liggins) and Milky White (Jane Udall) are no strangers to theatre either on or off the stage, again they were smaller principle roles but both were done with ease. It’s not always easy working with props, especially ones so big, but Jane showed no problems with hers.

 

 

 

Erin Broadhurst , who played Little Red Riding Hood, is one of the younger cast members but this did not prevent a fantastic vocal and acting performance.

 

 

 

Jenny Chappell played the Witch and was a baddie for the first time in her acting career, she captured the witch perfectly. Jenny has always had a strong vocal ability and this performance was no different; with a very quick costume change mid-scene. Overall this was a very strong performance.

 

 

 

Chloe Allen (Cinderella’s mother) was a smaller principle role but it was nevertheless well played.

 

 

 

Chris Roberts took to the stage as the Wolf, not for his first acting role but it was his first solo performance! But he had nothing to worry about as he was incredibly enjoyable to watch.

 

 

 

Sophie Hayward as Rapunzel was played excellently with some lovely vocal numbers. An extra congratulations to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Masqueraders Theatrical Society performed Into The Woods, which is inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales and combines the moral struggles of famous characters who are tied together with an original story of a baker and his wife. It’s a story of two halves; the first is their individual journeys helping to improve their relationship and the second is about the consequences of their actions.

 

Into The Woods has a very large principle cast and it is very difficult to single any performances out.

First we meet Louis Dunderdale as the Narrator. To be on stage and have no lines is one of the hardest things to do but Louis showed no issues with this and always stayed in character and his voice was perfect as the narrator, telling you the story.

 

Laura McElvenny who played Cinderella made her Masqueraders debut, although not her first stage performance. Laura captures the essence of Cinderella perfectly together with a positively stunning vocal ability.

 

Jordan Bloomer played the loveable Jack and climbed the beanstalk effortlessly, his fear of heights didn’t show through once and he played the entire role with confidence and ease.

 

Sam Asbury was the Baker and Katy Lloyd as his wife; a fabulous duo. Sam and Katy are no strangers to the stage and principle roles and once again they played their parts with confidence and style. Both of their acting and vocal ability either solo or as a duet were fantastic to watch and they had great chemistry on stage.

 

The Wicked Stepmother (Louise Broadhurst), Florinda (Lydia Wardingham) and Lucinda (Georgie Wing) while although smaller principle roles were all played very well and the step sisters performed with ease, even after their eyes were pecked out!

 

Jack’s mother (Kim Liggins) and Milky White (Jane Udall) are no strangers to theatre either on or off the stage, again they were smaller principle roles but both were done with ease. It’s not always easy working with props, especially ones so big, but Jane showed no problems with hers.

 

Erin Broadhurst , who played Little Red Riding Hood, is one of the younger cast members but this did not prevent a fantastic vocal and acting performance.

 

Jenny Chappell played the Witch and was a baddie for the first time in her acting career, she captured the witch perfectly. Jenny has always had a strong vocal ability and this performance was no different; with a very quick costume change mid-scene. Overall this was a very strong performance.

 

Chloe Allen (Cinderella’s mother) was a smaller principle role but it was nevertheless well played.

 

Chris Roberts took to the stage as the Wolf, not for his first acting role but it was his first solo performance! But he had nothing to worry about as he was incredibly enjoyable to watch.

 

Sophie Hayward as Rapunzel was played excellently with some lovely vocal numbers. An extra congratulations to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Masqueraders Theatrical Society performed Into The Woods, which is inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales and combines the moral struggles of famous characters who are tied together with an original story of a baker and his wife. It’s a story of two halves; the first is their individual journeys helping to improve their relationship and the second is about the consequences of their actions.

 

Into The Woods has a very large principle cast and it is very difficult to single any performances out.

First we meet Louis Dunderdale as the Narrator. To be on stage and have no lines is one of the hardest things to do but Louis showed no issues with this and always stayed in character and his voice was perfect as the narrator, telling you the story.

 

Laura McElvenny who played Cinderella made her Masqueraders debut, although not her first stage performance. Laura captures the essence of Cinderella perfectly together with a positively stunning vocal ability.

 

Jordan Bloomer played the loveable Jack and climbed the beanstalk effortlessly, his fear of heights didn’t show through once and he played the entire role with confidence and ease.

 

Sam Asbury was the Baker and Katy Lloyd as his wife; a fabulous duo. Sam and Katy are no strangers to the stage and principle roles and once again they played their parts with confidence and style. Both of their acting and vocal ability either solo or as a duet were fantastic to watch and they had great chemistry on stage.

 

The Wicked Stepmother (Louise Broadhurst), Florinda (Lydia Wardingham) and Lucinda (Georgie Wing) while although smaller principle roles were all played very well and the step sisters performed with ease, even after their eyes were pecked out!

 

Jack’s mother (Kim Liggins) and Milky White (Jane Udall) are no strangers to theatre either on or off the stage, again they were smaller principle roles but both were done with ease. It’s not always easy working with props, especially ones so big, but Jane showed no problems with hers.

 

Erin Broadhurst , who played Little Red Riding Hood, is one of the younger cast members but this did not prevent a fantastic vocal and acting performance.

 

Jenny Chappell played the Witch and was a baddie for the first time in her acting career, she captured the witch perfectly. Jenny has always had a strong vocal ability and this performance was no different; with a very quick costume change mid-scene. Overall this was a very strong performance.

 

Chloe Allen (Cinderella’s mother) was a smaller principle role but it was nevertheless well played.

 

Chris Roberts took to the stage as the Wolf, not for his first acting role but it was his first solo performance! But he had nothing to worry about as he was incredibly enjoyable to watch.

 

Sophie Hayward as Rapunzel was played excellently with some lovely vocal numbers. An extra congratulations to

Sophie as not just a principle part role but as the shows Choreographer which isn’t always an easy job, but it was done very well with a large cast and a small stage.

 

 

 

Sam King who played the Prince who falls in love with Rapunzel and Nathan Walsh who was Cinderella’s Prince had great chemistry on stage and well performed an amazing duet.

 

 

 

Richard Yates (Mysterious Man) wasn’t on stage very much and certainly was very mysterious with a surprising death, but was all played very well.

 

 

 

Chris Kavanagh (Cinderella’s Father) and Rob Gibson (The Steward) haven’t been in Masqueraders a great length of time, however that didn’t show in their performances.

 

 

 

Kerry Brabazon was the voice of the Giant and is never seen on stage, with the use of some clever SFX she certainly played this part well, especially being unwell at the time. A special mention must go to Jade Bloomer stepping in during Act 2, a big well done to both.

 

 

 

Cameo principle roles go to Isabel O’Toole as Snow White and Freja Brabazon as Sleeping Beauty, who although they only appeared very briefly, they still added to a very well rounded cast.

 

 

 

There are plenty of musical numbers in the production, which were all performed to a very high standard by both the principle cast and chorus alike. However, a very unique part of this production was certainly the technical aspect along with the actual staging, with them having such a small stage space for such a big production, MTS were certainly able to transport you ‘Into The Woods’. There was clever use of scaffolding and camouflage netting which provided a variety of exits and entrances. This was a static set and left little for the crew to do but you can tell how much work they put into creating the set.

 

 

 

The sound designer and engineers had their work cut out for them with a principle cast of 24 and so there was bound to be a couple of hiccups, but they certainly made the audience jump with the cleverly placed sub-woofers to make the chairs move when the Giant was present!

 

 

 

The lighting, costumes and makeup all added their own special something to the performance as well.

 

 

 

Masqueraders Theatre Society used a clever technique that as you walk into the auditorium before the start of the performance, and during the interval, the various principle cast were on stage which only added to the sheer creativity that went into this production as well as provide a wonderful, magical atmosphere for the audience to walk into.

 

 

 

Alison

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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