NODA North West Magazine

BABES IN THE WOOD

Macclesfield Majestic Theatre Group

Producer: Shirley Davies
Musical Director: Heather Hayes-Wilson
Choreographers: Gillian Hulme & Carolyn Farish-Mayer

What a great panto this was, with an excellent line up of principals and chorus. It is so good when the production team are at one with each other, and this team certainly were. With so much humour, good production numbers and a versatile chorus in fine voice one knew that this was going to be a fun night out.

Andrew Venables as the Sheriff made a great 'baddie' and his two rogues played by Jonny Bower and Steven Halliwell were so funny you didn't want them the leave the stage. Their timing was excellent and facial expressions never wavered. Claire Mannion as the Nurse played her part with a good understanding, not to mention a fine voice and teamed up well with funny man Michael Daws as Simon. Rebecca Fryer as Robin Hood could certainly slap a thigh and gave a good performance. Whilst the Merry Men had the audience in stitches with their 'Men in Tights' number.

The Babes, Nic Dobson and Jenny Campbell, are certainly two youngsters to watch out for in the future as is Elizabeth Knutton who played Alfred Acorn. Another talented performance was given by Gemma Moss as Maid Marion. Gemma has a natural acting ability and a beautiful singing voice and I am sure will go far in musical theatre.

Many congratulations to all the chorus and dancers. The routines were slick, well performed and full of enthusiasm.

Sound and lighting were particularly effective and well done the all the stage crew. This was a good script, well performed and a great night's entertainment - thank you one and all.

 

 

 

 

 

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"Musical Variety Concert"
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9th to 12th May 2012