Cinderella
Sat, 9 Dec 2006, 05:38 pmGordon the Optom1 post in thread
Cinderella
Sat, 9 Dec 2006, 05:38 pm ‘Cinderella’ a Tony Nicholls’ pantomime for Curtin’s Hayman Theatre is showing at the Subiaco Arts Theatre until Saturday 9th December.
In recent years I have been a little disappointed by the lack of colour in the costumes and sets, but Curtin has imposed major economic problems for the theatre department. The scripts were always clever, but sometimes poorly delivered. Towards the end of panto seasons, anywhere, the chorus line will sing and dance with little interest and the show not quite connect with the children at which it was mainly aimed. This pantomime however was brilliant on all fronts – the children loved it – some tried to connect a little too much when questions were asked of them. All-round, one of the best pantomimes for years.
Tony’s script was laden with double-entendres, puns and in the case of Lady Halfcock, brilliant malapropisms. Like all good pantos it was aimed at the kids, with a further level for the adults. Brent Hill’s music score was exciting, the design most original (Claude Marcos) and the costumes (Glynis Best) were colourful and ranged appropriately from the beautiful to the tasteless.
The dancing and movement (Claire Nichols) was alive. Then there were the slapstick and pyro effects. The directors were Duncan Sharp and Annalise Mack, who skilfully manipulated the best out of the whole team.
I won’t list the actors because quite simply EVERYONE worked so hard and made this a dazzling show. I only wish that I had seen it earlier, there are so many children I know would have loved it.
Finally a big thanks to Tony Nicholls for all his shows over the decades. He now lives in Tasmania and we all wish him every happiness in a long and healthy retirement. This may also be the final Curtin panto, as the University have cut the Hayman's output to two major productions per year, from a one time six or eight. I think the Curtin Council can have little idea as to what a prestigious course this is for their university, and how the theatre is admired all over Australia.
In recent years I have been a little disappointed by the lack of colour in the costumes and sets, but Curtin has imposed major economic problems for the theatre department. The scripts were always clever, but sometimes poorly delivered. Towards the end of panto seasons, anywhere, the chorus line will sing and dance with little interest and the show not quite connect with the children at which it was mainly aimed. This pantomime however was brilliant on all fronts – the children loved it – some tried to connect a little too much when questions were asked of them. All-round, one of the best pantomimes for years.
Tony’s script was laden with double-entendres, puns and in the case of Lady Halfcock, brilliant malapropisms. Like all good pantos it was aimed at the kids, with a further level for the adults. Brent Hill’s music score was exciting, the design most original (Claude Marcos) and the costumes (Glynis Best) were colourful and ranged appropriately from the beautiful to the tasteless.
The dancing and movement (Claire Nichols) was alive. Then there were the slapstick and pyro effects. The directors were Duncan Sharp and Annalise Mack, who skilfully manipulated the best out of the whole team.
I won’t list the actors because quite simply EVERYONE worked so hard and made this a dazzling show. I only wish that I had seen it earlier, there are so many children I know would have loved it.
Finally a big thanks to Tony Nicholls for all his shows over the decades. He now lives in Tasmania and we all wish him every happiness in a long and healthy retirement. This may also be the final Curtin panto, as the University have cut the Hayman's output to two major productions per year, from a one time six or eight. I think the Curtin Council can have little idea as to what a prestigious course this is for their university, and how the theatre is admired all over Australia.
Gordon the OptomSat, 9 Dec 2006, 05:38 pm
‘Cinderella’ a Tony Nicholls’ pantomime for Curtin’s Hayman Theatre is showing at the Subiaco Arts Theatre until Saturday 9th December.
In recent years I have been a little disappointed by the lack of colour in the costumes and sets, but Curtin has imposed major economic problems for the theatre department. The scripts were always clever, but sometimes poorly delivered. Towards the end of panto seasons, anywhere, the chorus line will sing and dance with little interest and the show not quite connect with the children at which it was mainly aimed. This pantomime however was brilliant on all fronts – the children loved it – some tried to connect a little too much when questions were asked of them. All-round, one of the best pantomimes for years.
Tony’s script was laden with double-entendres, puns and in the case of Lady Halfcock, brilliant malapropisms. Like all good pantos it was aimed at the kids, with a further level for the adults. Brent Hill’s music score was exciting, the design most original (Claude Marcos) and the costumes (Glynis Best) were colourful and ranged appropriately from the beautiful to the tasteless.
The dancing and movement (Claire Nichols) was alive. Then there were the slapstick and pyro effects. The directors were Duncan Sharp and Annalise Mack, who skilfully manipulated the best out of the whole team.
I won’t list the actors because quite simply EVERYONE worked so hard and made this a dazzling show. I only wish that I had seen it earlier, there are so many children I know would have loved it.
Finally a big thanks to Tony Nicholls for all his shows over the decades. He now lives in Tasmania and we all wish him every happiness in a long and healthy retirement. This may also be the final Curtin panto, as the University have cut the Hayman's output to two major productions per year, from a one time six or eight. I think the Curtin Council can have little idea as to what a prestigious course this is for their university, and how the theatre is admired all over Australia.
In recent years I have been a little disappointed by the lack of colour in the costumes and sets, but Curtin has imposed major economic problems for the theatre department. The scripts were always clever, but sometimes poorly delivered. Towards the end of panto seasons, anywhere, the chorus line will sing and dance with little interest and the show not quite connect with the children at which it was mainly aimed. This pantomime however was brilliant on all fronts – the children loved it – some tried to connect a little too much when questions were asked of them. All-round, one of the best pantomimes for years.
Tony’s script was laden with double-entendres, puns and in the case of Lady Halfcock, brilliant malapropisms. Like all good pantos it was aimed at the kids, with a further level for the adults. Brent Hill’s music score was exciting, the design most original (Claude Marcos) and the costumes (Glynis Best) were colourful and ranged appropriately from the beautiful to the tasteless.
The dancing and movement (Claire Nichols) was alive. Then there were the slapstick and pyro effects. The directors were Duncan Sharp and Annalise Mack, who skilfully manipulated the best out of the whole team.
I won’t list the actors because quite simply EVERYONE worked so hard and made this a dazzling show. I only wish that I had seen it earlier, there are so many children I know would have loved it.
Finally a big thanks to Tony Nicholls for all his shows over the decades. He now lives in Tasmania and we all wish him every happiness in a long and healthy retirement. This may also be the final Curtin panto, as the University have cut the Hayman's output to two major productions per year, from a one time six or eight. I think the Curtin Council can have little idea as to what a prestigious course this is for their university, and how the theatre is admired all over Australia.