Mandy Black, Ronnie Millar and Mairi Beaver
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Review by Thom Dibdin
All the fun of a traditional Scottish panto is to be had up at the Church Hill Theatre this week, as Edinburgh People’s Theatre take on David Swan’s version of Ali Baba – and hit the mark just about spot on.
There’s a strong script, good performers, the song-choice is excellent in terms of both giving the audience a singsong and pushing the story along. The dance troupe are both lovely to look at and effervescent in their performance. Not to mention a wicked dance of the seven veils – … Continue reading Pantomime Review – Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves
Feisty and energetic, Paul Elliott’s take on Crusoe sets out from Edinburgh in a well-conceived and delivered local plot. Grant Stott’s villainous Pirate Blackheart is a local radio DJ in mid-life crisis. Jo Freer’s goodie is a magical mermaid – and Blackheart’s estranged wife – with attitude and motor-mouth to match.
If this tempers the fight between good and evil – Stott has to work hard to get the boos he deserves – all else is as it should be. … Continue reading Pantomime Review – Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates
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St Serf’s
Review by Thom Dibdin
Packed with groan-worthy puns, outrageous jokes and great songs, St Serf’s Players’ Goody Two Shoes easily does enough to provide the basis for a night of panto fun.
There’s room in Paul Reakes’ off-the-peg script for plenty of local references – and even a topical gag. And while the storyline steps away from the usual fare, it provides all the necessary elements that go to make a pantomime successful. … Continue reading Pantomime Review – Goody Two Shoes