Little Red Riding Hood

A pantomime written by Tim Baugh had everything the audience could wish for, Slapstick, comedy, Music and lots of audience participation. The panto was also directed by Tim alongside Dawn Armstrong and what a fantastic job they both done with this, keeping it fast paced from start to finish but a good panto needs a good cast and this was exactly what we all got.

Opening with Willow the Wispabar played by Lou Graham who narrated the panto in rhyme and what a good job she did of this her vocals were outstanding.

After a lovely song sung by the cast, we then met Mrs Hood played by Jason Munn his energy and comedy timing was excellent, the way he interacted with the audience was so funny he had the audience exactly where he wanted them.

Little Red Riding Hood played by Kate Taylor delivered some great lines, she very quickly engaged with the audience and got a great response from them, but I must say the way she ad-libbed on stage was so good from such a young person.

Big Bad Wolf played by Damon Mahoney had the audience booing him as soon as he walked onto stage, his facial expressions and comedy timing seemed to be done with ease which shows how much hard work must have gone into this part, his two henchmen Eddie played by Mark Richardson and Ritchie played by Kate Sparkes-McSevich were a comedy act gold, great stage presence and they really knew how to get the children shouting out at them.

Jack played by Abbie Graham was always trying to impress Little Red Riding Hood and to win her heart she wanted to save her from the wolf, but I have to say when the axe flew across the stage it was brilliant as was her acting and comedy.

Granny Hood played by Dawn Armstrong was very funny especially with her interaction with the wolf when trying to get into her house, it was a shame this was only a small part as I could have watched Granny Hood all night.

Then out of nowhere came the Amazon Driver played by Ben Taylor delivering his parcels with a song, very amusing and got a great reception from the audience.

Another comedy part Bear Grills played by Jack Stone was well delivered, along with his Bees, Connor Skivington, Louise Giovannini and Madi Plimmer. Their humour especially all the Bee jokes had us all sniggering.

From the rear of the theatre entered Wrong Panto Guy played by Benny Amato who was amazing especially when jumping onto the stage which got loads of laughs and his loyal friend Dobbin the Horse played by Lou Graham with her straight face reminding everybody that she was a Horse was also hilarious.

Once again, the lighting and sound was excellent on the night and the costumes and set design were awesome.

All I can say now is a very well done to everybody involved, I laughed from start to finish. You all put on a great pantomime, and you should be very proud of yourselves so well done.

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