Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

This was an excellent choice of show for these youngsters. The well known pantomime story of Snow White, her wicked Stepmother and the kindly Dwarfs was well coordinated with everyone playing their parts from the heart and with assurance. The songs starting with ‘Colour My World’ were apt and good for young voices to shine while the movements of chorus and principals interpreted the words and conveyed the mood. It is pleasing for me to see over a period of years, young folk growing into the principal roles and using their experience to bring their characters to life. Olivia Pattison as Snow White gave us a gracious and innocent princess quite at ease with her rescuer Prince Frederick, Isla Cadman. Their duet was movingly touching and well sung. Robyn Gilbertson as Queen Caligula was wonderful in her evil - expression, stage presence and vindictiveness showing a maturity beyond her years. She was ably supported by Cayla Rushford as the sly and evil tongued Blackwing oozing across the stage.  In contrast, the light hearted role of Dame Dolly Dumpling was in the capable hands of Kieren West whose female antics, costumes and outrageous delivery of comic one liners had us all roaring.  Fergus Canavan and Liam Hain gave us two engaging thugs Bogwart and Stinkwort - ones to watch for the future. Performing well in the supporting roles of Speak True and Danny were Hannah Kritzinger and Eva Millar Watt while all the Dwarfs were beautifully characterised especially Grouchy who never ceased to be grouchy.  Not to be forgotten were the beautiful fairy duo of Fairy Goodheart, Charley Manger, and Wonderwings, Amy McIntosh, who both set the show in context and helped save the day. Overall, everything worked seamlessly: scenery and costume changes, lighting and sound and an impressive sword fight – all contributing to a successful panto where the cast enjoyed themselves entertaining their public. That is what it is all about. Well done folks.

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