See videos of the studio session recordings of Probly here and Sixteen here
The National Theatre has today released studio recordings of three songs and confirmed the full cast for its upcoming new musical Hex, a vividly original retelling of Sleeping Beauty that will open in the Olivier theatre for previews on 4 December.
Hex goes beyond the kiss that woke the Sleeping Beauty and tells the story from the fairy’s perspective as she tries everything in her power to make things right after placing the hex on the baby. Rosalie Craig plays the fairy in this mythic, big-hearted new musical.
The three songs released today are Probly, Sixteen and In the Middle:
Probly is sung by Fairy (Rosalie Craig). After Fairy has been invited to the Palace to bless the new baby, Rose, she questions whether she should go or whether she will be forever on the outside.
Sixteen is sung by Rose (Kat Ronney). On the eve of her 16th birthday our soon-to-be sleeping beauty dreams of breaking free from her over-protective parents and the confines of her palace life.
In The Middle is sung by Fairy (Rosalie Craig) and Queenie (Tamsin Carroll). After the birth of Bert, the Prince, Fairy tries to teach Queenie to trust her maternal rather than her ogre instincts, and to feed the baby.
Songs From Hex – The Studio Sessions will be released by Broadway Records and available on all major digital music retailers from today.
The cast is led by Tamsin Carroll as Queenie, Rosalie Craig as Fairy, Michael Elcock as Bert and Kat Ronney as Rose, alongside Christopher Akrill, Delroy Atkinson,Esme Bacalla-Hayes, Madeline Charlemagne, Ebony Clarke, Sonya Cullingford, Hanna Dimtsu, Tamsin Dowsett, Joe Foster, Ben Goffe, Eleanor Kane, Daisy Maywood, Kody Mortimer, Joseph Prouse, Shaq Taylor and Sargon Yelda.
Rufus Norris directs with music by Jim Fortune, book by Tanya Ronder, lyrics by Rufus Norris, designs by Katrina Lindsay and choreography by Jade Hackett.
Orchestrations by Simon Hale, music supervision by Marc Tritschler, music direction by Tarek Merchant, lighting design by Paul Anderson, choreography by Jade Hackett with consultant choreography by Bill Deamer, sound design by Simon Baker and video design by Ash Woodward.
Probly, Sixteen and In The Middle were recorded at Konk Studios in September 2021, performed by Rosalie Craig, Kat Ronney and Tamsin Carroll (vocals), Marc Tritschler (piano), Nick Pynn (mandocello, guitar), Joley Cragg (drums) and Flo Moore (bass). Recorded by Julian Simmons and Matt Jaggar with Assistant Engineer Andy Whyte.
Hex begins performances in the Olivier theatre on Saturday 4 December. It is recommended for ages 8+
Supported by the Garfield Weston Foundation through the Weston Culture Fund. The reopening of the Olivier theatre is generously supported by Areté Foundation / Betsy & Ed Cohen.
The development of new music theatre is supported by the Genesis Foundation through the Genesis Music Theatre Programme.
Wilshire Creative today announces the cast for Snow White and the Happy Ever After Beauty Salon at Salisbury Playhouse. Gareth Machin directs GregBarnett (King), Rebecca Cooper (Queen), Jake Mitchell (Federico), Martha Pothen (Trish) and Consuela Rolle (Snow), with all actors also multi-rolling alongside their main roles. This festive family show, which puts a contemporary spin on the classic story, features music by Tayo Akinbode, lyrics by Mike Akers, and additional songs by Christopher Peake. The production opens on 8 December, with previews from 3 December, and runs until 31 December.
Snow White and the Happy Ever After Beauty Salon sees Greg Barnett return to Salisbury Playhouse for another festive season, following his starring role as the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood in 2019. Rebecca Cooper and Jake Mitchell also return to Salisbury Playhouse after appearing in Her Naked Skin and The Tailor of Gloucester, respectively.
In a magical 1950s fairy-tale wonderland, young apprentice Snow is working hard in her Aunt Trish’s Beauty Salon. She curls the tails of the three little pigs, sharpens the teeth of the Big Bad Wolf, and perfectly sets Prince Charming’s quiff. But, suddenly stumbling upon Aunt Trish’s magic mirror puts Snow’s life in peril.
Will she be able to survive as she heads underground and attempts to carve her own path to a happily ever after?
With toe-tapping live music, dazzling design, puppetry and laugh out loud entertainment, the show will delight the whole family this Christmas.
Greg Barnett returns to Salisbury Playhouse to play the King and other roles – he previously appeared in Robin Hood. His other theatre credits include The Duchess of Malfi, The Fantastic Follies of Mrs Rich, Miss Littlewood (Royal Shakespeare Company), Fantastic Mr Fox (Nuffield Theatre/Lyric Hammersmith/UK tour), This Little Life of Mine, Thérèse Raquin (Park Theatre), Not Moses (Arts Theatre), A Christmas Carol (The Castle Theatre), These Trees Are Made of Blood (Southwark Playhouse), Making a Scene (National Theatre), The School for Scandal (Theatre Royal Bath), Swallows and Amazons (Vaudeville Theatre), 20th Century Boy (New Wolsey Theatre), Pushing up Poppies (Theatre503), Spend Spend Spend (Watermill Theatre/UK tour), Marry Me a Little (Everyman Cheltenham), Zorro (Garrick Theatre), White Liars (The Etcetera), Twelfth Night (Theatre Royal and Derngate), Sweeney Todd (UK tour), The Plantagenets Club (Young Vic) and Fiddler on the Roof (Courtyard Theatre). For television his work includes Jesus: His Life, Fleabag and Undercover; and for film, Bonobo, Hot Property and Common.
Rebecca Cooper returns to Salisbury Playhouse to play the Queen and other roles – she previously appeared in Her Naked Skin. Her other theatre credits include Lucid (Norwich Puppet Theatre), The Miracle (National Theatre), The Waltz of the Toreadors (Chichester Festival Theatre) and Shakespeare for Breakfast (Edinburgh Festival). For or television, her credits include Birds of a Feather, Being Human and Little Britain;and for film, Forget Me Not.
Jake Mitchell returns to Salisbury Playhouse to play Federico and other roles – he also appeared in The Tailor of Gloucester. His other theatre credits include Flat Out (Ovation Productions) and Alice in Wonderland (Immersion Theatre). His credits for television include Episodes and Doctors as featured character Sean Parsons.
Martha Pothen plays Trish and other roles. Her theatre credits include The Visit (National Theatre), Cold Feet and Bacon Sandwiches (Hampstead Theatre), Predrinks/Afterparty (Drayton Arms Theatre), Third Wheel (Deadpan Theatre/Bloomsbury Theatre), Privates on Parade (Union Theatre), Twilight Robbery (Barn Theatre Cirencester), Jew You Love Me? (Lion and Unicorn Theatre) and Love’s Labour’s Lost (Hackney Empire). For television, her credits include, The Diary of My Broken Vagina.
Consuela Rolle plays Snow. Her theatre credits include The Worst Witch (Vaudeville Theatre/UK tour), Can’t Wait for Christmas (Orange Tree Theatre), The Wizard of Oz (Storyhouse Theatre) and The Wind in the Willows (Sixteenfeet Productions). For television, her credits include Ball and Boe Back Together.
Mike Akers is a writer, dramaturg and early years’ specialist. He has had more than thirty plays commissioned and produced by companies including Bristol Old Vic, Salisbury Playhouse, Travelling Light, Polka Theatre, Green Ginger, Sixth Sense, Myrtle Theatre Company, Theatre West and Kazzum. He has worked regularly as a dramaturg with renowned director Sally Cookson on shows including Boing! (Winner of the 2017 Offie for best production for young people) and a trio of highly successful Bristol Old Vic productions: Treasure Island, Peter Pan and Jane Eyre, the latter two of which have both enjoyed huge critical acclaim on their transfer to the National Theatre. Akers has worked extensively as a dramaturg supporting theatre companies in devising new work and acting as a mentor to other writers. He has a long history of working with young people, both as a writer, a teacher and in the pioneering work he has done with Sandra Barefoot and Sarah Moody exploring non-verbal storytelling in Early Years settings.
Gareth Machin is the Artistic Director of Wiltshire Creative. Previously, he was studio associate at the National Theatre, artistic director of Southwark Playhouse and associate director at Bristol Old Vic.
LISTINGS
SNOW WHITE AND THE HAPPY EVER AFTER BEAUTY SALON
Salisbury Playhouse, Wiltshire Creative
Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA
Ticket Sales: 01722 320333
SNOW WHITE AND THE HAPPY EVER AFTER BEAUTY SALON
3 December – 31 December 2021
Tickets: £12, £16, £21
SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE FULL PROGRAMME:
HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
15 November – 20 November
A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
3 – 19 February 2022
FASCINATING AIDA
4 March 2022
SNOWFLAKE/TORNADO
5 March 2022
A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED – A MISS MARPLE MYSTERY 7 – 12 March 2022
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
WILTSHIRE CREATIVE
Wiltshire Creative brings together Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury International Arts Festival and Salisbury Playhouse. Salisbury Playhouse is one of Britain’s leading producing theatres, with a national reputation for home-grown work of the highest quality that attracts audiences from across Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset and beyond. Recent theatre productions include the world premieres of Blood Wedding by Barney Norris and The Mirror Crack’d by Rachel Wagstaff. Recent audio and digital productions includes the world première of Making Massinger by Simon Butteriss, the British première of Call Cutta at Home by Rimini Protokoll and Shift a significant youth led project amplifying young voices.
London Horror Festival at The Pleasance – 21 October
3***
Reviewed by Claire Roderick
With Rachael Bellis as a horror film virgin, Eloise Jones as a mad scientist, Fiona Tong as a vampish vampire and Kat Da Bra as a demon queen, a fun filled hour of horror themed musical theatre numbers comes unstuck and ends in bloody revenge as Bellis can’t bring herself to share the spotlight with the other cast members.
The interplay between the performers is great fun as their frustration with Bellis’ diva behaviour grows, with Kat Da Bra being killed off twice in the hour-long show. THAT moment in Carrie isn’t quite enough to stop Bellis, so another scheme is plotted.
Directed by Fergus Rattigan, numbers from Mean Girls, Heathers, Little Shop of Horrors and many more are belted with glee. The Worst Pies in London, ending with death by jam tart, is a highlight, as is In His Eyes, where Bellis insists on singing to a skull while Eloise Jones flirts and sings with as many audience members as possible. Of course, there MUST be a singalong, and Kat Da Bra’s visual aids to help with Science Fiction – Double Feature were inspired. Eloise Jones’ version of In Short is comedy gold, while Fiona Tong brings a little gravitas to the show with her solo. The finale, a horror style She Had It Coming was an excellent way to finish the show – giving all the talented cast a chance to shine.
Accompanied by Ella Jean, the cast’s voices worked well together, and it is hard to not join in with the songs as the atmosphere was so relaxed.
A hectic hour of comedy and great music, Revenge is lots of fun.
London Horror Festival at The Pleasance – 20 – 21 October 2021
4****
Reviewed by Claire Roderick
Willa hasn’t left her home for 30 years, as her parents have kept her safe from the bad outside. Surrounded by papers, books and boxes, Willa searches for “evidence” while an unknown man questions her at intervals over a tannoy system. She talks of the old house, the new house and “this place”, which is eventually confirmed to be a question room for children and vulnerable adults.
Written and performed by Gabrielle MacPherson, Willa’s a grown woman but has the energy and emotional outlook of a child after constant abuse and gaslighting in her family home, still keeping her kit ready for when she needs to be safe in the dark. She talks of the marks on her skin, always in places covered by clothes during the short time she attended school, almost poetically, and clings pitiably and desperately to the memory of art classes and making her teacher laugh. The “people with clipboards” who came to inspect their home when the school raised its concerns only trigger a swift move and an even more isolated life for Willa, and her narrative flits, birdlike across the years.
Having seen Outside online, I was intrigued to see whether the unsettling atmosphere would translate live on stage. As part of London Horror Festival, with a quick turn around between shows, the set cannot be as detailed and technical, but MacPherson’s performance becomes more intimate and personal as she looks audience members in the eye and reacts to their responses. Are we part of her fantasy world and the dreams she has now that she is an adult and can go out alone?
The details of Willa’s abuse are horrific, but never described in gratuitous detail, and this feels completely appropriate for Willa’s state of mind, brushing over them as she tries to prove “it wasn’t her fault”. The darkness in her seeps through when we see her satisfaction as her abuser harms the parent that always looked the other way. Recordings of her family and how they fight and demean each other add more clues to what is coming, but although the ultimate reveal about why Willa is in the room feels inevitable, the gory details will give you a jolt.
Gabrielle MacPherson is magnetic as Willa – portraying her damaged soul and mental instability brilliantly without ever becoming a caricature. Her writing is equally sympathetic and dynamic, with Rudzani Moleya’s movement direction adding to a deeply unsettling performance. Laurel Mark’s astute direction in this small space allows the dark tale to unfold at its own pace, never letting the tension dip in this deeply disturbing and mesmeric production.
Part of Park Theatre’s Say it, Women double bill, Sold tells the story of Mary Prince. Mary’s account of her life was the first by a black woman to be published in the UK.
In Bermuda, Cup Weekend is a huge celebration that takes place at the end of July. The Thursday is Emancipation Day, and the Friday was Somers Day, named after the admiral who founded Bermuda. In 2020 Somers Day was renamed Mary Prince Day – after seeing this play, you’ll want to give her a whole month.
Kuumba Nia Arts’ production of Amantha Edmead’s play is brutally beautiful – portraying the inhumanity shown to slaves and Mary’s strength to endure.
Directed by Euton Daley, Edmead plays all the characters in Mary’s story, accompanied by Angie Amra Anderson on drums. Mixing dance and spoken word with the drama, Mary’s life, from her birth in Bermuda and her innocent happiness at being a little girl’s slave/pet to violent masters and mistresses in Turks & Caicos and Antigua. Edmead slips between characters seamlessly, with there never being a doubt of who she is portraying each time. The beatings and lashings are performed magnificently by Edmead, with her physicality breath-taking at times. The drumming becomes almost unbearable during these scenes, but happier beats and moments are found by Mary amongst the violence and exhaustion.
Mary joining the Moravian Church is a wonderfully uplifting scene, with her joking that she didn’t know how much of a sinner she was until she joined, and then Anderson leading the audience in singing hymns. Mary’s marriage to Daniel James, a freed slave, isn’t accepted by her owners, who do not want a black man on their property, or thinking he has rights to their property – Mary. Their refusal to let Mary buy her freedom continues cruelly as they move to London, taking Mary with them despite her illness and separating her from her husband. Mary’s scribe is full of well meaning but condescending outrage at the plight of the slaves – tellingly insisting it is a horror perpetrated by English men living in the West Indies, not in good old Blighty.
Horrifying but uplifting, and performed with infectious passion, Sold is a story that needs to be shared.
Part of Park Theatre’s Say it, Women double bill, Theatre Unlocked’s production of Flushed is a celebration of sisterhood. In a variety of toilets – clubs, bars, restaurants and their own flat – sisters Marnie (Elizabeth Hammerton) and Jen (Iona Champain) chat, bicker and fight.
The set – two toilets and a pink neon sign – is simple, but the issues the sisters must deal with are not. At first everything is light and fluffy – the perils of double dating, and typical kid sister wheedling to get her way. Jen’s drinking, smoking and partying doesn’t appeal to Marnie, and she is always telling her younger sister to grow up and get a proper job – she’s a teacher and Jen is an actor. Jen always has a quick one-liner and hides behind humour while Marnie is more direct on the surface, but a self-diagnosis of Herpes from Jen leads to Marnie revealing that she thinks she is pregnant. When tests are negative, Marnie reveals that she hasn’t had a period for over a year and finally seeks medical advice. The diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency is devastating for Marnie as she has always dreamed of being a mother.
This news makes Jen step up and show her responsible, empathetic side – even if she drops a few clangers in the process, with the depth and honesty of their relationship shining through. Writer and director Catherine Cranfield gives the sisters some cutting lines, but the love between them is always there. The talented actors ensure the sisters are funny and likeable, with their more tender, vulnerable moments as believable as the petty spats.
The pace is a little uneven, switching from comedy to tragedy with the scenes following Marnie’s diagnosis stiller and more thoughtful before a lighter, hopeful ending. This may jar for some, but it is consistent with the emotional journey of the pair.
A funny, honest story of the bond between sisters, Flushed is an hour well spent.
AT RICHMOND THEATRE FROM 3 DECEMBER 2021 – 2 JANAURY 2022
Today, Richmond Theatre announced the full cast for their 2021 pantomime, Cinderella which runs from Friday 3 December 2021 – Sunday 2 January 2022.
Taking the titular role of Cinderella is Oonagh Cox with Richmond-local Rosemary Ashe as Fairy Godmother. They will be joining the previously announced Anton Du Beke, who is making his panto debut as Buttons. Appearing for the first time in character, the cast assembled at Richmond Theatre with shire horses and carriage to the excitement of Richmond Locals who gathered to watch. Images available for download here.
Completing the cast is: David Dale and Bobby Delaney as The Ugly Sisters, Edward Chitticks as Prince Charming and Jonny Weston as Dandini.
Best known for his role on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, King of Ballroom Anton Du Beke was most recently announced to be a judge for this year’s Strictly. One of the most instantly recognisable figures in the world of Ballroom dance today, Antonis now ready to put his dancing skills to the test, at Prince Charming’s Royal Ball.
West End star Rosemary Ashe is no stranger to the spotlight having played some of the most prolific roles throughout her career, including Carlotta in the original cast of Phantom of the Opera and Felicia Gabriel in The Witches of Eastwick which earnt her an Olivier Nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical. A recent ArtsEd graduate, Oonagh Cox has already appeared in Jonathan O’Boyle’s The Wedding Singer and Matilda the Musical and now can’t wait to appear as Cinderella on Richmond Theatre’s historic stage.
Across his career, panto-royalty David Dale has appeared in 23 pantomimes and directed six. He’s also made countless stage and TV appearances including a national tour of The Rocky Horror Show and Women Behind Bars in the West End. Bobby Delaney has appeared in The History Boys at Chichester Festival Hall and multiple
pantomimes including Cinderella alongside Edward Chitticks, who has extensive experience touring the country with the likes of 9-5 and Hairspray. Italia Conti graduate Jonny Weston is a production vocalist and starred in the UK tour of Sleeping Beauty,
Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients audiences expect, Cinderella is a laugh-out-loud comedy, with stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses. Join Cinderella as she goes from rags to riches, outwits her wicked sisters and meets her dashing Prince Charming.
The clock is ticking! With further casting to be announced don’t miss your chance to see Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes. Book your tickets to the Ball today!
Cinderella
at Richmond Theatre Little Green TW9 1QJ
Friday 3 December 2021 – Sunday 2 January 2022 Signed Performance: 14 December at 7pm Relaxed Performance: 16 December at 1pm Audio Described Performance: 16 December at 1pm
Starring Joanne Clifton as Morticia Addams, Cameron Blakely as Gomez Addams, Scott Paige as Uncle Fester, Kingsley Morton as Wednesday Addams, Grant McIntyre as Pugsley Addams, Valda Aviks as Grandma, Sean Kingsley as Mal Beineke, Kara Lane as Alice Beineke, Ahmed Hamad as Lucas Beineke and Dickon Gough and Ryan Bennett sharing the role of Lurch. Also in the cast are Abigail Brodie, Sophie Hutchinson, Jessica Keable, Castell Parker, Matthew Ives, Sean Lopeman, Sario Solomon and Ying Ue Li.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy, is directed by Matthew White, with choreography by Alistair David, production design by Diego Pitarch, orchestrations by Richard Beadle, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Richard Brooker and casting by Jane Deitch. Book is by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, based on the characters created by Charles Addams.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2021 UK Tour is produced by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Music & Lyrics Limited, and is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
This year’s long awaited pantomime at Malvern Theatres is the magical tale of Peter Pan. This spectacular production stars West End star and Emmerdale villain Tom Lister as Captain Hook, Lloyd Warbey from Disney Junior’s Art Attack as Peter Pan, and back by popular demand is Malvern’s favourite funny man Mark James as the loveable rascal Smee.
Awash with swash and buckle, this brand new story for 2021 promises to be packed full of laughter, music and fun for all the family.
The pantomime is once again produced by UK Productions Ltd and features exquisite costumes, enchanting sets, plus a full supporting cast including Natalie Hollingworth as Mrs Darling, Jenny Huxley-Golden as Emily, Rebecca Stenhouse as Tinker Bell and Hook’s pirate crew will include the hilarious comedy acrobats The Nitwits.
Peter Pan is an unforgettable experience for all the family. So sprinkle some fairy dust, think those happy thoughts and join us on a magical journey to Neverland this Christmas!
Peter Pan opens at Malvern Festival Theatre on Thursday 9th December and runs until Sunday 2nd January. Tickets are available from the box office on 01684 892277 or online at malvern-theatres.co.uk. Don’t delay… HOOK your tickets today!
Casting Announced Joining Shane Richie (Title Role) In This Year’s Action-Packed Pantomime At New Wimbledon Theatre, London
With
Peter Piper as ‘Captain Cockles’
Hiba Elchikhe as ‘Alice Fitzwarren’
Iain Stuart Robertson as ‘Sarah the Cook’
Shona White as ‘Spirit of the Bells’
Briana Craig as ‘Kitty Cat’
From 4 December 2021 – 2 January 2022
New Wimbledon Theatre are delighted to announce Shane Richie will play the title role of DICK WHITTINGTON in this year’s pantomime from 4 December 2021 to 2 January 2022.
Joining Shane this Christmas is Peter Piper as ‘Captain Cockles’, Hiba Elchikhe as ‘Alice Fitzwarren’, lain Stuart Robertson as the ‘Sarah The Cook’ and Briana Craig as ‘Kitty Cat’.
Shane will play the hero Dick Whittington who seeks fame, fortune and happiness journeying to become the Lord Mayor of London in this ultimate magical pantomime adventure.
Shane said today, ‘I am really looking forward to this pantomime season at the New Wimbledon Theatre, as we have the huge production and spectacular “Dick Whittington”. Not only is it beautiful… Not only is magical… Not only is spectacular… It’s fun for all the family!! See you there!’
Shane Richie has been a regular fixture on prime-time television and known for creating the role of the lovable Alfie Moon in BBC One’s ‘EastEnders’ which he starred in for a number of years. Shane has had an illustrious television career and has appeared many other series including ‘New Tricks’ (BBC), ‘Skins’ (Channel 4), ‘Moving On’ (BBC), ‘Minder’ (Channel 5) and ‘Benidorm’ (ITV). Shane also has a host of theatre credits to his name including the London West End and Manchester production of Grease’ and the roles of ‘Hugo’ and ‘Loco Chanelle’ in ‘Everybody’s Talking about Jamie’ in the West End and on UK tour. Shane is currently starring in the production on tour across the UK which will extend in to 2022.
In the 1980s Peter Piper co-starred in ITV’s ‘5 Alive’ series and then went on to star in US television shows. He then became a voiceover artist for Disney, Warner Bros. and Paramount films. His UK television credits include BBC’s ‘Holby City’ and ‘Hotel Babylon’. His performance of ‘Spencer Gabrielle’ in the original musical ‘Boogie Nights’ was critically acclaimed in the West End. In 2017 Peter appeared in the new Jimmy McGovern series ‘Broken’ for BBC1 & appeared as Tom Ridley in ‘Coronation Street’ for ITV. This year he’s paired up with Shane in a new TV series ‘Caravanning with Shane Richie’ for Channel 5.
Hiba Elchikhe will play the role of ‘Alice Fitzwarren’. Hiba most recently played the role of ‘Pritti Pasha’ in ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ in London’s West End. Her other theatre credits include ‘Fiver’ at the Southwark Playhouse, ‘Aladdin’, Australian Tour, ‘Ghost the Musical’, Asian Tour. When theatres were shut down, Hiba produced ‘Into the Spotlight’, a three-part concert web series at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue. Other screen credits include ‘The Sound of Music Live’ (ITV) and ‘Pivot’ (Web Series).
lain Stuart Robertson has performed in theatres the length and breadth of Great Britain, clocking up over a hundred productions in the process. He has appeared in thirty Christmas shows and has had the privilege of working with such luminaries as Julian Clary, Joe Pasquale, The Krankies, Christopher Biggins, Matthew Kelly, Russ Abbott, Gregor Fisher, Stefanie Powers, Marti Pellow and Brain Blessed. He has many TV credits to his name and has appeared in many series for the BBC and ITV,
Briana Craig trained at Laine Theatre Arts, graduating in 2020. Briana is currently making her professional debut as in ‘Singin’ in the ‘ (Sadler’s Wells/Japan/National Tour) directed by Jonathan Church.
Join our hero Dick Whittington (and his trusty cat) as he seeks fame, fortune and happiness journeying to become the Lord Mayor of London. Guided by the magical Fairy Bow Bells on an adventure that sends him from London town to the High Seas headed for Morocco don’t miss the action-packed pantomime full of laughter, music and dance. Can he outwit the evil rodent King Rat, free London from his team of revolting rodents and win the beautiful Alice’s hand in marriage? Find out in the ultimate magical pantomime adventure and book your tickets today! (Tickets start from just £13).
