Sleeping Beauty
Review by NODA Representative
Anne Key Huckerby
December 2003

Congratulations to Sue Wayman on her skilful choreography and to the chorus of fairies who all sang, moved and spoke beautifully.  Written and directed by Michael Cross this panto had all the essential qualities to ensure great entertainment for all ages.  The scenery was ethereal and the lighting was dramatic. Jill and Chris Huggins' accompaniment was sympathetic on the whole and the sound effects were super.  Lisa Charnley and Laura Adams were vocally strong with excellent movement as Prince Justin and Princess Beauty.  Sharon Saggs was suitable evil as Fairy Mildred while Norman Parish as Nurse Nora and Adam Patman as Sir Fleet maintained a high level of comedy throughout.  They worked well together.  Some of the musical items were a little modern for my taste but I liked the simplicity of the communal song.  Lovely!

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