IN MOUNTBATTEN Players’ new pantomime, the Sleeping Beauty story was given a straightforward retelling amid comic escapades, song and dance numbers, a delicious dame, a great baddie, slapstick, bad jokes and a happy ending.
This was a fine looking show, with an impressive set, stupendous costumes and a fantastic use of lighting.
The script was crisp, current and managed the difficult trick of working on different levels.
The main narrative arc was concentrated in Act 1, with Act 2 a looser construction.
Yet the action in Act 2 never felt a mere filler and the overall pace was nicely maintained.
At the heart of the show were the performances and this was a strong team effort.
Chris Davis was fittingly “awesome” as the deluded Prince Pompous, while Andrew Jenks made a fine dame and Elle Wolf had her moment as the wicked evil fairy.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here