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Mother Goose (2004)

Directed By
Martin Lawrance


Production Type
Company Production

Production Location
Main Theatre


Genre: Pantomime / Family / Fantasy Turnout: 81%

User Rating: (2.8/5 with 6 votes)

Flier Summary:

Poor Mother Goose has no money or husband to support her. She lives in a cottage in Gooseland with her son Jack. One day fortune shines upon her frugal existence in the shape of a golden egg-laying goose named Precilla.

The Squire and the evil Demon each make plans to relieve Mother Goose of her new-found wealth. Will they succeed? Will the good and kind fairy save the day? Or will Mother Goose's goose be cooked by the King of Gooseland? Will Jack ever get the girl? Why does Tommy baby-sit the Squire's wife? Do Gretchen's brothers and sisters ever get a new daddy? Does Jill? And what has the Isle of Wight got to do with anything? To find out either book your tickets for the best Hiss and Boo panto around, or audition for a part on Sunday 5 October at 3 pm or Monday 6 October at 8 pm.


Description:

Mother Goose is not a Pantomime that is performed as often as other pantos especially as there seems to be a trend in recent years towards glamourous costumes and sparking intricate sets.

WELL, YOU WON'T GET THAT HERE!

Oh yes you will! --- Oh no you won't! --- Oh yes you will! --- Oh no you won't!

Stop - stop - stop enough of this idle banter, or perhaps not?

Audience participation and ad libs from the cast are all part of what Pantomime should be about. The Collins dictionary definition of:

Pantomime is: "a confused or farcical situation"

well we won't be accused of proving the dictionary wrong in this production.

I have endeavoured to direct, and I use the word loosely, a very open and free flowing production, allowing the cast develop their own characterisations and with an attitude of "if it works don't fix it". This I hope has given the cast freedom to attain new heights of "confused and farcical", so much so that you, the audience, wil be part of the fun from the minute the curtain goes up.

Oh yes you Will!

I hope you enjoy the performance as much as the cast have in rehearsals, and, don't forget to join in when asked to and join in when not asked to, because this is your show and we want you to go home with a smile on your face.



Production Dates & Prices:
(Please note Booking Information)

 Date
Time
Members Price
Non-Members
Price
 
 Thursday 15th January 2004
7:30pm
£6.50 - £9.00
£6.75 - £9.25
 Friday 16th January 2004
7:30pm
£6.50 - £9.00
£6.75 - £9.25
 Saturday 17th January 2004
2:30pm
£6.50 - £9.00
£6.75 - £9.25
 Saturday 17th January 2004
7:30pm
£6.50 - £9.00
£6.75 - £9.25
 Sunday 18th January 2004
7:30pm
£6.50 - £9.00
£6.75 - £9.25
FULL HOUSE
 Friday 23rd January 2004
7:30pm
£6.50 - £9.00
£6.75 - £9.25
FULL HOUSE
 Saturday 24th January 2004
2:30pm
£6.50 - £9.00
£6.75 - £9.25
FULL HOUSE
 Saturday 24th January 2004
7:30pm
£6.50 - £9.00
£6.75 - £9.25
FULL HOUSE
 Sunday 25th January 2004
7:30pm
£6.50 - £9.00
£6.75 - £9.25
FULL HOUSE


Cast: (in programme order)
Paul Anderson ... Mother Goose
Julian Pindar ... Jack
Amy Catten ... Jill
Nick Williams ... Goose
Brian Holman ... Squire
Joe Alder ... Tommy
Theresa Harris ... Marjorie
Laurence Armitage ... Willy
Arnold Pindar ... Sheriff
Alessia D'Amato ... Gretchen
Lisa Arnold ... Demon
Elaine Burns ... Fairy
Martin Lawrance ... King
Judy Tweedale ... Villager
Francesca Trundle ... Villager
Cathrine Roberts ... Villager
Georgina Anselm ... Villager
Lauren Ricci ... Villager
Christine Lowson ... Villager
Laura Gillard ... Villager
Janet Simmons ... Villager
Elizabeth Cox ... Villager
Joshua Hart ... Villager
louise nancarrow ... Villager
Laura Marshall ... Villager
Bronwyn Elliott ... Villager
Samantha Weston ... Villager
Isobel Akerman ... Villager
Katie Greenstreet ... Villager
Elle Eves ... Gretchens Brother or Sister
Laura Trundle ... Gretchens Brother or Sister
Natalie Grant ... Gretchens Brother or Sister
Guy Stevenson ... Gretchens Brother or Sister
Laura Franklin ... Gretchens Brother or Sister
Ellie Banstead ... Gretchens Brother or Sister
Rebecca D'Amato ... Gretchens Brother or Sister
Martin Suttle ... Gretchens Brother or Sister
Oliver Carpenter ... Gretchens Brother or Sister
Giselle Cooper ... Gretchens Brother or Sister
Lucie Gillard ... Gretchens Brother or Sister
Lucie Grant ... Gretchens Brother or Sister
Freya Bromley ... Candle Girl
daisy cochran ... Candle Girl
Fiona Bucknall ... Candle Girl

Crew: (in programme order)
Martin Lawrance ... Director
Dianne Bamber ... Music Director
Stuart Bangs ... Stage Manager
Michael Atkinson ... Musician - Bass
Tim Baldwin ... Musician - Drums
Gordon Hilliker ... Set Design
Ian Harwood ... Stage Crew
Martyn Bisby ... Stage Crew
Simon Hallett ... Stage Crew
Tom Thomas ... Set Construction
David Payne ... Set Construction
David Remeo ... Set Construction
Rob Fee ... Set Construction
Martin Hallet ... Set Construction
Lisa Arnold ... Set Construction
Elizabeth Cross ... Costume Design
Dorite Anderson ... Costume Design
Lisa Arnold ... Properties
Charles Hope ... Lighting Designer
Tim Williams ... Sound Operator


Act1:
Scene 1 The Village of Gooseland
Scene 2 Boutique de Gander
Scene 3 The Wishing Well Glade
Act2:
Scene 1 The Snow Mountains
Scene 2 The Royal Court of Justice


Official Review:
the review
The Nomads' production of Mother Goose provided a thoroughly enjoyable evening's entertainment. There were few if any children at the performance that I attended but instead a large number of elderly patrons who all joined in with gusto. It was heart warming to see so many smiling faces leaving the theatre. This really was a panto for old and young alike. Director Martin Lawrance must be congratulated for providing us with an evening of pure escapism and the chance to vent the stresses of our day with some hearty singing and plentiful audience participation.

Paul Anderson played Mother Goose, vain and silly as all good dames should be, with great enthusiasm and must commended for his effort. Joe Alder (Tommy) and Julian Pindar (Jack) were the romantic male leads and would have set any teenage girl's heart a-flutter. Julian Pindar's rendition of 'Yesterday' was particularly enchanting. Lawrence Armitage worked the audience well in his role as Willy and must be praised for his energy. Amy Catten (Jill) and Theresa Harris (Marjorie) were convincing as the objects of Jack and Tommy's love. Alessa D'Amato was charming as Gretchen the au pair, Arnold Pindar's magnificent voice shone out as the Sheriff. Harriet Danhash played the Mannequin and must be congratulated on her ability to stand still for so long. Nick Williams was a splendid Goose using the solid costume to excellent effect. Special mention must go to three members of the cast: Lisa Arnold as the Demon was deliciously nasty and yet funny enough not to be too frightening for young children - she pitched her part exactly right and gave a tremendous performance; Elaine Bums was the Fairy and presented a feisty opponent to her Demon adversary. These two actresses worked extremely well together and delighted the audience with their banter. Finally Brian Holman must be given particular commendation for his strong performance as the Squire. He dominated the stage working well with the audience and delivering his lines with perfect timing.

Musical Director Di Bamber and her small band provided a perfect accompaniment to the songs and the brightly coloured costumes supplied by Elizabeth Cross and Dorite Anderson were exactly right for the world of panto. Lighting, sound, set and props all fused together to create the illusion of a larger than life fantasy world. Many congratulations to everyone involved in Mother Goose, especially Martin Lawrance, for a fine evening of theatre.


Related News:
Nov 2003 Their Goose is Cooked!
Sep 2003 Mother Goose Auditions Reminder!
Aug 2003 Mother Goose Auditions
Apr 2003 Mother Goose Auditions


Recommendations:
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Mother Goose Rocks Vol.3 [ENHANCED]
Mother Goose Song Book - LeapPad Interactive Book
Mother Goose Original


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