CROSSROADS Pantomimes brings Sleeping Beauty to Darlington Hippodrome for this festive season and it certainly will not send you to sleep, with a burst of life and energy it’s non-stop from start to finish.
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| Josh Benson, Lee Mead, Jamie Jones |
I found it very difficult to boo and hiss this year’s panto
baddie, with Carabosse, being the incredible Su Pollard. With her career
spanning over 50 years, I’ve never been disappointed in any performance I’ve
seen her in. She was certainly that lovable baddie with plenty of charm, of
course she still got plenty of boos and hisses throughout.
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| Josh Benson, Su Pollard |
It was Carabosse that filled in the story of Sleeping
Beauty, so that the story element of the performance moves swiftly on, leaving
us with plenty of panto magic.
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| Jamie Jones |
The sprinkling of panto goodness is there to save the
delightful Princess Aurora, Stephanie Costi, from Carabosse. Panto Dame, Nurse
Nellie, Jamie Jones, has an incredible wardrobe and copes very well with the
high heels. The love interest for Princess Aurora is provided by Prince Lee,
Lee Mead, known for winning the role of Joseph in the West End, musical fans
were pleased he was able to show his singing skills from Joseph. The wonderful
Spirit of the Pantomime, Olivia Foster-Browne provided the sparkle required for
panto.
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| Josh Benson |
The highlight must be Muddles, Josh Benson, returning, again
this year. From the moment entering the stage, he’s full of energy providing
excellent humour, great timing and instantly loved by the audience, he truly is
Mr Panto.
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| Lee Mead, Stephanie Costi |
Plenty of panto magic with sparkling costumes, stunning sets
and lighting and the incredible special effects to end the first act which gets
everyone talking about make this yet another spectacular panto at the
Hippodrome.
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