Quince Players pull it off again!
On Friday night Sophie and I went to see Red Riding Hood, performed by the indefatigable Quince Players at Cordes Hall. There's nothing quite like a panto performed by local players to get the audience whipped up into an enthusiastic frenzy and this was no exception. It was a great production, with lots of contemporary references and political quips, and plenty of audience interaction. The costumes were bright and colourful and the scenery was excellent.
There were some great moments too: the opening, for example, when Lupus Rex (aka Stephanie Ferguson) snarled onto the stage to the strains of Michael Jackson's Thriller. No furry skin for her, but a Chicago gangster's outfit - nice touch!
The comedy parts were particularly strong. We loved Hustle and Bustle (Amy Newman and Simon Hurry) and Andrew Darling's Bobby Shaftoe was also outstanding. But Sophie and I were agreed that Grandma Malaria Merry was one of the funniest dames we'd seen. Nick Teale's comic timing was very professional and his little asides had everyone rolling in the aisles. Great performance Nick! Hope to see you again next year!
Great fun and thoroughly recommended.