Snow White

This version of the well known story, written by Inverness based comedian Kieran J E Lochore, as well as being full of local references (loved by the full house audience) and traditional panto gags also had a few modern twists suited to the youngsters. Lauren Walker’s Snow White was strongly played as a fiesty, red Doc Martin-ed Princess for the modern day more interested in computer games than courtly activities and definitely not impressed by Sebastian Robertson’s vain Prince Davey or Michael O’Neill’ s strongman Prince Norman. More to her taste was Lawrence Robins-Bird’s delightfully geeky Prince Harmless who, with a little coaching from the Fairy Godmother, became the unlikely hero of the day. Another strongly played character was Lisa Senior’s Fairy Godmother - a beacon of common sense in pink. Comedy was in the hands of TJ Cameron as bouncy Jackie the Jester and Darren McMillan’s gallus glesca dame Bertha the Cook in a series of outrageous outfits. The star of the show however was Alison Ozog ‘s Evil Queen - malevolence personified - with a chilling cackle deserving of every boo and hiss elicited. Her interactions with Matthais Kremer’s silver clad, French-accented Mirror were a witty delight. Strong support was given by Donald Kennedy (hen-pecked King Harwood), Luna Rose Kathryn Douglas (Huntsman) and youngsters Maddison Cameron and Evie Donnelly (court lackies To-Do and To-Da). Mention too must be made of the members of Junior Florians who played the Seven Drams - Jess Davidson (Morangie), Erin Scott (Livet), Maisie Martin (Dronach), Adam Bodie (Fiddich), Alex Loynd (Coe), Molly Douglas (Moray) and Niamh Monaghan (Rothes). Singing and movement by the principals and chorus of villagers and woodland creatures was excellent. Lyrics for the songs had been specially written to music by the likes of Elvis Presley, ABBA, The Proclaimers and I was particularly impressed by the principals rendition of the song to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”. The set was bold and colourful and made good use of the small stage. Well done The Florians for an enjoyable evening.

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