REVIEWS
Corn Exchange, Newbury
CINDERELLA
“A resounding success” British Theatre Guide
“Ridiculously good fun” whatsonstage.com
THE STAGE
“Eager choreography from Holly Hughes and funky chart-topping tunes arranged by musical director, Mark Aspinall. Helena Sowe is an affable Cinderella, Stephen Kirwan is the royally posh Prince Charming”
“Richard Foster-King and Joseph Wicks are truly excellent as the Ugly Sisters”
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
Review by Robin Strapp
“A resounding success… a joyous start to the festive season”
“The genial, loveable Bea Holland, our feisty Fairy Godmother”
“Amy Murray is a splendid Buttons”
“Matthew Grace has become an institution in this role and he just gets better each year”
“Making their panto debuts are the delightful Helena Sowe as Cinderella and the impressive Stephen Kirwan as the handsome Prince Charming”
“Natalia Campbell is the sexiest wicked stepmother — a dynamic performance throughout”
“Their outlandish costumes are an absolute delight”
“Slick inventive choreography by Holly Hughes”
“Mark Aspinall’s lively, rich score of pop songs hits the right note and Guy Dickens’s inventive lighting is spot on”
“James Maciver’s wondrous costumes that are utterly fabulous and give the show a sparkling, professional sheen”
“This is an absolute cracker of a show that was thoroughly enjoyed by all and truly celebrates the spirit of Christmas. Highly recommended”
WHATSONSTAGE.COM
“The astonishingly funny Stephen Kirwan as Prince Charming. His timing, stage presence and characterisation are first-rate, and he is a joy to watch”
“Ridiculously good fun, and the cast work their socks off. It also has a nice set, and uses some great theatrical tricks to good effect. The atmosphere is exciting and alive, which is a fun and refreshing thing to be part of”
“If you’re open to experiencing a fairy dressed as a baguette-salesman leading an ensemble singing a mash-up of Taylor Swift, the new James Bond theme and Chim Chiminee to a packed house of happy children, this is the show for you”
READING CHRONICLE
“A highlight of the festive season”
“Natalia Campbell gives a wicked performance as Cinderella's stepmother, while Fairy Godmother Bea Holland has a beautiful singing voice”
Riverfront Theatre, Newport
ROBIN HOOD
"A great pantomime that played on all the traditional fun" South Wales Echo
WALES ONLINE by Abbie Wightwick, South Wales Echo Dec 13 2012
"You know a panto has been a hit when your 10-year-old repeats the jokes for days afterwards"
"A great pantomime that played on all the traditional fun"
"Lee Mengo as Dame Dotty Doubtworthy was up there with the best"
"Julie Hobbs was wonderfully wicked"
THE STAGE
Published Friday 14 December 2012 at 11:04 by Susie Wild
"...plenty of interactive opportunities..."
"...the younger performers, who are confident and well-rehearsed and provide plenty of visual gags."
"Funny man Self drops in plenty of satirical jokes for the adults"
The Hall for Cornwall, Truro
ALADDIN
"Marathon of fun..." This Is Cornwall
"...wit, energy, comedy and professional crispness..." The Stage
THIS IS CORNWALL
Review by Lee Trewhela
"The star of the show was undoubtedly Granville Saxton as evil Abanazar. Relishing every growl, there was a twinkle in his eye and a sly grin throughout. "
"Cornish actor Dean Nolan was brilliant as the Genie..."
"David Alcock was a hugely likeable Widow Twankey"
THE STAGE
Review by Francesca Morrison
"...wit, energy, comedy and professional crispness - qualities we now almost take for granted from Hiss & Boo."
"Music and dance are vivacious and slick..."
"...virtually every character crackles with humour, and the slapstick is downright funny."