Jack and the Beanstalk, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, till 14th January 06
Coventry
Jack and the Beanstalk
by Ian Lauchlan and Will Brenton
The Belgrade Theatre in association with WISH Theatre Ltd: Tkts 024 7655 3055
www.belgrade.co.uk
Runs: 2h 30m: one interval: till 14th January 06
Start: varies � check with theatre
Jan Pick
9.12.05
Panto Nights are here again. Oh Yes they are!
�Behind You!� Up went the roar from hundreds of voices in the Belgrade auditorium on Friday night. Young and old alike united in vocal enjoyment of the Belgrade Christmas pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk presented in association with Wish Theatre Ltd.
All the old favourites are there � a custard pie-style routine, a rumbustious panto dame from Andy Hockley, Daisy the recalcitrant panto cow, a principal boy to cheer, a beautiful princess for him to fall in love with and a baddy to hiss and boo. In fact, a really good, traditional pantomime.
The set design is stunning and the appearance of Blunderbore the giant very impressive. There are frightened gasps from the younger members of the audience as he thunders in. A gaggle of flower fairies led by a feisty Queen, nicely played by Clare Beasley, whose magical powers over nature and plants neatly explains the beanstalk, and a great routine, written by Graham Pike, from a set of cockroaches dressed in shiny black beetle costumes.
Jack's brother, Simon - the simple sort - leads much of the audience fun and a few references to modern catch phrases from Little Britain and The Catherine Tait Show add to the general fun for adults and children alike. The baddy, appropriately named Fleshcreep, comes to a suitable end, and there are plenty of chances for shouting - Oh yes there are! Simon and Dame Trot lead the audience in the I Like Beanz song which is entered into in rip-roaring spirit. (I think our side of the auditorium was the best). In fact, a good time is had by all. For anyone wanting a traditional, fun family outing this is the one for you. Go along and enjoy!
Queen of the Flower Fairies: Clare Beasley
Fleshcreep: Jonathan Glew
Jack: Katy Stephens
Simon: Andy Brady
Dame Trot: Andy Hockley
The King: Paul Pashley
Princess Tamara: Clare Humphrey
Giant Blunderbore: Paul Pashley
Daisy the Cow: Rebecca Luckett / Sophie-Jo Scallan / Hannah Ayres
Beanstalk Voice: Steve Etherington
Musicians:
Keyboard: Steve Etherington
Bass Guitar and String Bass: Nathan Welch
Drums and Percussion: Ryan Martin
Deputy Musical Director: Liam Holmes
Director: Iain Lauchlan
Costume and Set Design: Sarah Burton
Choreographer: Alli Coyne
Musical Director: Steve Etherington
Lighting Design: David Muir
Sound Design: Matthew MacPherson
Company Stage Manager: Steve Cressy
DSM on the book: Jane Andrews
DSM: Sara Austin-Wells
ASM: Beatrice O�Brien
Song Credits:
�The Acorn, the Monkey and Me� / �Last Look�: Trevor Allan
�World Famous Beanstalk� / �Cockroach Dance�: Graham Pike
Ensemble:
Pattison Theatre Arts Dancers
Rebecca Luckett
(Dance Captain and Understudy)
Sophie-Jo Scallon
Jenna Leanne Percival (Understudy)
Hannah Ayres
Sally Anne Badger
Jeanette Read
Kelly-Marie McGlinchey
Nikki Freeman
Kids Teams:
Giants:
Leigh-Ann Moran
Lauren O�Shea
Luke Edwards
Ben Bazeley
Sophie Edge
Chloe Cahill
Jacks:
Ciara Simmons
Lauren Jones
James MacArthur
Matthew Caputo
Harriet Jelley
Megan Cahill
2005-12-16 10:38:33