Red Riding Hood
Dalian Players
Woolston Methodist Church
Whilst the panto might be named Red Riding Hood, this was definitely a story of many strands with a surprise birthday party for Granny Smith planning a much more significant part in the action and the excuse to introduce and let us enjoy the company of an array of characters.
Writer Andy Franks has produced a sharply scripted and nimbly paced show that revelled in encouraging audience participation. The cast were clearly have a wonderful time and were adept at dealing with the interaction from an overexcited and vocal audience. Rob Franks was great fun as the Big Bad Wolf, whilst Phil Jordan made a splendid Dame Treacle.
Produced in conjunction with Fitzell Roberts School of Dance, this was a show with beautifully choreographed and performed dance numbers: there was a woodland scene that would not have been out of place in a ballet.
Great fun.
Karen Robson
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