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With so many pantomimes to choose from this year, it's probably
good move to stick with the original and best known, the Attic
panto.
Having been in the game of entertaining children every Christmas
for over 30 years, they certainly have patented a winning
formula - and, judging by reaction of this first night audience,
they've done it again.
With a script that bears little resemblance to either the
fairytale or film version of Beauty and the Beast, the mass of
Brownies, Cubs and Guides watching seemed unpreturbed as they
were treated to Attic's magical formula with this year's title.
The jokes were fast flowing and topical - even pop idol got a
mention - and the special effects quite stunning, as the
rescue of Prince Beaumont from the clutches of a very hairy
beast was played out with the full backing of a very noisy
audience.
With some loud bangs and flashes, this is probably not the most
suitable pantomime for the youngest audience, but as an
opportunity for older kids to let off steam, it is the perfect
night out.
Sonja Rasmussen
December 2002 |
