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Another Christmas another Attic panto, and
another chance for your kids to boo and cheer their way to
bedtime.
This year, the story of Cinderella provides the
characters for the tried-and-tested Attic formula.
Cinderella goes to the ball, the Ugly Sisters
try to stop her, she marries the Prince and, along the way, some
gold goes missing, two debt collectors join the hunt for it
and a Wicked Gnome gets embroiled in a p;ot to bring about
Cinderella's downfall.
Confusing as it may seem to the uninitiated,
but this first night audience didn't seem to notice as long as
there were flags to wave and magic spells to get their teeth into.
Staged on some beautiful sets by Kay Donaldson,
and with a line-up of colourful costumes and lighting effects,
this panto certainly sparkles visually.
With some strong performances from the Ugly
Sisters and Wicked Stepmother, and a very sweet Buttons and
Cinderella leading the way, the show is in perfectly capable
hands.
Your kids should have a ball.
Sonja Rasmussen |
