| 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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