Despite valiant efforts by various courtiers and subjects, and some fairly cheesy jokes, he would not smile.įurther comedy was provided when the Good Fairy and her Sidekick (played by Bethany Brown with excellent timing and delivery), turned two hapless window cleaners into a couple of Dames. Strong performances by Brazen (Jenny Wilson) and Bashful (Emma Wilson) who had been reading self-help books and now wants to run the show, added to the chaos.Īt the risk of giving offence, Timmy Spence nailed the role of grumpy old king with seamless effort. Further trouble arrived on his doorstep in the form of four dwarfs (yes four) who have been downsized due to lack of work.
Good Fairy played by Maree Kearney was pushed to the end of her tether by affable but well meaning Paperman (Andrew Middleton) and then it all started to go wrong.Įdward Thompson as the Prince in the Land of Charm sounded off about the never-ending stream of princesses in dire states of emergency.
We had three men in dresses, including our principal boy (David Neill) on stage at the one time! A challenge ably met by our costume ladies Maureen and Beth. The answer – Sleeping Beauty Gets the Point.Īs Princess Beauty (Becca Mackie) wore the trousers, and there was no shortage of men available to wear the dresses. Put in oven, bake until done and serve with a liberal helping of music and laughter. Put them all together and sprinkle with a witch’s help and two hapless window cleaners.
OK – what do you get when you take three grumpy postmen, a lovelorn fairy, at least two princes, a princess and a neurotic king and queen, mix them all up, throw in a ghost, five courtiers, four dwarfs and a handful of children.