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We are really excited to announce this years pantomime is Robin Hood & The Babes In The Wood. Being performed from 6-21 Dec 2014. See www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk to book tickets
Make sure you pick up a copy of our glossy 16 page full colour Sleeping Beauty programme when you come to see the show. Only £2.
NODA Review - Sleeping Beauty - 10th Dec 2013
This production, written and produced by Amanda Hall, was a truly joyous celebration of traditional pantomime. It was very well presented, making full use of the stage area and technical facilities available while also developing a wide range of characters throughout the story.
Ray had no problems in controlling the music aspects using many popular but very suitable songs with good interpretation. The cast were beautifully balanced, working well together and all providing quality performances.
Hannah Rogers-Gee and Katie Ingles were well matched as principal girl and boy, vocally and dramatically, while Gavin Alston (Dame), Liam Hall and Laura Thurman together with Michael Pearson made the most of the comedy aspects.Sophie Petruccio was a delightful good fairy with great dance capability while Maggie Andrew was truly “horrid” as the baddy, and Adam Thomas Monk lived up to his name as Prince Gorgeous.
The chorus provided strong support throughout, including the younger members (talent for the future!). The choreography and dance were fine and fitted in well, particularly the beautifully performed short ballet.
The costumes and props were lovely, particularly the dragon!, and the technical side was obviously in very capable hands. Overall a pantomime to remember for both audience and, I suspect, performers as well, and it made an excellent end to the 2013 performances.
Phil Williams - East Midlands NODA Rep.
Kev Castle Review - Sleeping Beauty - 10th Dec 2013
Why does Christmas seem just a little closer with the People's Theatre Company pantomime at the Nottingham Arts Theatre I wonder? There are some wonderful performances in Nottingham this Christmas, so strong and all the theatres seem to have upped their game this year. If you want sparkle and glitter then the Playhouse is the place to go. If you want big names then drop in at the Theatre Royal, but if you want fun and endless chuckles then you need to go to the Arts Theatre. Amanda Hall has written one of the best pantos yet. OK so the scenery is fairly basic but you know what, after the first five minutes you don't even notice because you're swept along with some wonderfully entertaining, and talented actors who give their all for their art. Now, they make it look so effortless, but having just a bit of an insight into these things, I know that, from the lovely and welcoming front of house staff to the actors on stage and the back stage helpers who get no recognition, it's damn hard work! It's traditional with a slight twist at the end, which I won't reveal, but gorgeous as he may be, it's not the Prince who awakens Sleeping Beauty from her 100 year sleep! The cast are well known to the regulars of the People's Theatre Company productions and many of the chorus, such as Roy Smith, Glenn Murphy and James Murray have all taken a back seat from featured roles throughout 2013. So many highlights that I'll give a quick mention to some of my favourites. I loved Gavin Alston as Nanny Nettie Nettle, a "Dame" in the traditional sense of the word, who nailed not only the role but walking and dancing in incredibly high heels. Either a lot of practice and rehearsing has gone into those heels or he's worn killer heels before! Marie Rogers gave some wonderful facial expressions as Queen Augustine and reminded me a bit of Una Stubbs, and I love Una Stubbs! King Augustus was played by PTC regular Mike Newbold, and a comical foil for his Queen. Katie Inglis was no shrinking violet either and definitely not weedy in voice or character, as the gardener, Dandelion, who caught the eye of our Princess "Rose"/Aurora. It's always lovely to see Hannah Rogers-Gee in any part and was cast as the lead role this year (If I'd have known I'd have auditioned for the Prince). Talking of which, newcomer Adam Tomas-Monk made his debut as Prince Gorgeous. The Prince with a twist (and we're not talking Chubby Checker here) who has something in common with our Queen, both carry lipgloss and a vanity mirror in their bags! I look forward to seeing Adam in more productions in the New Year as I feel he has more strings to his bow, but what a way to make a debut. Mike Pearson (Chester The Jester) was the glue in the panto and kept it all rolling along nicely and along with Liam Hall (Heap) and Laura Thurman (Bogweed) formed a brilliant comedy threesome, especially in their rendition of "The 12 days Of Christmas". I'd seen this done a couple of years ago at the Theatre Royal by The Grumbleweeds but Mike, Liam and Laura matched that version easily. Also keep your eye on Heap and Bogweed in the dance routine for "I Only Want To Be With You", as they are very funny. And in all good pantos there are the "goody" and the "baddie", Fairy Lilac and Fairy Black (Sophie Petruccie and Maggie Andrew). Yes that's right, award winning director Maggie Andrew as a baddie! And boy does she go for it. It was great to see Maggie spreading her acting wings again and, in my opinion, something she ought to do more often as she was amazingly boo worthy as the evil Fairy Black. The jokes were corny but funny, there was loads of audience participation, a lovely variety in music, ranging from musical numbers such as "On A Wonderful Day Like Today", "The Timewarp" and "Timeless To Me" from "Hairspray" to singalong pop like "Knowing Me Knowing You" and McFly's "Love Is Easy" to the ballad "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" by Aerosmith, culminating in a Christmas singalong of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" Amanda Hall has smashed it again and has surrounded herself with equally talented people like Ray McLeod (musical director), Josh Kemp (Assistant Musical Director), Jessica Royce (Choreography) and a talented group of costume designers with thanks to The Burton Joyce Players and the amazing seamstress extrordinaire, Yvonne Wright who were responsible for Nanny Nettle's costumes. If you've never been to the Arts Theatre before, then go and see "Sleeping Beauty" as an introduction to the excellent work they produce, and support your local actors and theatre. You won't be disappointed.
Nottingham Arts Theatre until Sunday 22 December 2013
Kev Castle - Nottingham Hospitals' Radio
EG in the Nottingham Post had a full page article on Panto today.
Musical TV Review - Sleeping Beauty - 8th Dec 2013
Postscript Review for Sleeping Beauty - The People's Theatre Company - Nottingham Arts Theatre - December 8th 2013 According to a recent article in a national newspaper, traditional pantomime is disappearing fast. Dames played by men, principal boys played by girls and beautiful Princesses are in serious decline. Well, this production at the Nottingham Arts Theatre proves this to be wrong, at least in the East Midlands! Yesterday afternoon we were treated to a show that demonstrated that traditional pantomime is alive and well. Oh yes, we were. There was a richly comic Dame- Nannie Nettie Nettle played by Gavin Alston, a dashing principal boy -Dandelion the Gardener played by Katie Inglis, a beautiful Princess played by Hannah Rogers-Gee and a vain and delightfully silly Prince Gorgeous played by Adam Tomas Monk wearing an outrageous wig. Fabulous! There was also the charismatic Chester the Jester, played very well by Michael Pearson; a comedy duo played appealingly by Liam Hall and Laura Thurman, who worked very well together; a good fairy sweetly played by Sophie Petruccio; an evil fairy played by Maggie Andrew; a comically doddery King and Queen and a large ensemble of courtiers and village people. Once again the Peoples Theatre Company showed what a talented group of adults and young people they are. They sang and danced well and there was enthusiasm and vitality in abundance. The use of many well known songs and tunes helped to move the show along and get everyone’s feet tapping. I was very pleased to hear one of my personal favourite Panto starters "On a wonderful day like today", belted out by the whole cast at the start of the show. Of course, this Panto, like most, needed an evil character and this was Witch Black played by Maggie Andrews, who often produces shows for the company, but this time brought a delicious, cackling evil to the stage. The Panto has a great original script by Amanda Hall who also directed the show. Like all good pantos there were many local and topical references, innuendo, word play and slapstick, all of which the audience could appreciate, whatever their age. The Musical Director, Ray McLeod, kept the music moving and had obviously rehearsed the company well, as the singing was beautiful. Well done also to the choreographer, Jessica Royce, who produced some lively and expressive dancing from the large and mixed age cast. Fans of the pantomime will be pleased to hear that there were also the usual elements of audience participation and slick physical humour, both of which you need to experience first hand to fully appreciate! The costumes were stunning particularly in the finale, during which the stage and the cast sparkled . Naturally, as you would expect, all lived happily ever after and if you like a traditional tale well told with lots of festive fun, I recommend that you go and see this. Well done to Amanda and all who appeared in or worked on this production. David
Take a listen to Mike Pearson's (aka Chester The Jester) telephone interview with Kev Castle on his Nottingham Hospital's Radio show on the 1st December. Talking all about Sleeping Beauty.
Meet the Cast - Queen Augustine
Queen Augustine - Marie Ann Rogers
Marie is from Sherwood and directed last year's PTC Nottingham's production of Calendar Girls at the Nottingham Arts Theatre. Her day job is managing Stonebridge City Farm which had a brilliant summer and is a great place to take your children for a day out.
When we asked her what she liked about her character, Marie said "I particularly loves the Queen's slight eccentricity".
For those who came to see Award Winning “Puss in Boots” last year Marie supported her husband Stephen last year as Horrible Horace, so this year it is her turn to perform, whilst he cooks and looks after the cats.
Marie says that what she likes most about pantomimes is that they generally make people laugh which is good medicine!
For Christmas, Marie says that it might be corny, but she truly believes that the best present for the world must be lots more love and caring, wrapped up with a pink bow of course!
Don't miss Sleeping Beauty - on from Sat 7th to Sun 22nd Dec 2013 at the Nottingham Arts Theatre.
Tickets £14 adults / £12 concessions / Family Tickets £40 for family of 4
Book online at www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0115 9476096
Photo courtesy of Tim Biller
Marie Rogers (Queen Augustine), Gavin Alston (Dame Nannie Nettie Nettle) and our stage manager Amy Rogers-Gee speak with Radio Nottingham's Drivetime presenter Alan Clifford about our production of Sleeping Beauty.
On at the Nottingham Arts Theatre from Sat 7th to Sun 22nd Dec 2013 - Book Tickets Online Now at www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk
@JoDaviesNotts: Hear Marie & Gavin from the @nottartstheatre cast of 'Sleeping Beauty' chatting with @alanclifford @BBCNottingham Today, 4.20pm!
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10 Sleeps until Sleeping Beauty. Book your tickets today - www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk
So exciting - We love papier mâché, it's so versatile and so many possibilities! The pieces we are making are coming on so well. These are pics from the early stages. Come and see Sleeping Beauty to see the final products! Only 10 days before our first performance! Book today at www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk
So exciting - We love papier mâché, it's so versatile and so many possibilities! The pieces we are making are coming on so well. These are pics from the early stages. Come and see Sleeping Beauty to see the final products! Only 10 days before our first performance! Book today at www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk
Poster Spotting again - our thanks to MySight in Nottingham and Upper Crust Bakery and Fontana Gardens in Beeston for displaying our poster. Only 11 sleeps till Panto! Get your tickets today at www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk
Publicity - out now - Nottingham's Family Grapevine magazine - see our advert in there.
Getting the costumes sorted. It's so exciting sorting through our costumes, making alterations and even making new outfits to make sure everyone looks great for Sleeping Beauty with lots of pantomime sparkle.
Behind the scenes from our fabulous photo shoot today for Sleeping Beauty. A huge thanks to Tim Biller for taking the photos, we can't wait to see the official pics! :-)