JACK AND THE BEANSTALK 2007
In 2007 I produced and directed "Jack And The Beanstalk" at the Campus West Theatre
in Welwyn Garden City. I was also back in the panto playing the part
of.......yes you've guessed........ no not Daisy the cow........ Simple
Simon. Bit of type casting going on there I think.
With me that year were:
Adrian Fletcher as Dame Trott
Lynn Larkin as Fairy Beansprout
David McClelland as Fleshcreep
Daniel Henderson as Jack
Jessica Negus as Princess Rosalinde
Choreography by Emma Hollings
Music by NAP Music
Sound: Chris McNeal
Stage Manager: Nick Coult
Lighting Design: Paul Fairfield
Company Manager: Karen Kirk
ASM: Samia Masood
Babes And Dancers Supplied by Helen Crosse
"Shooting Stars Academy"
 The Stage Review
Jack and the Beanstalk
Fine costumes, realistic sets and an innovative lighting plot combine to
bring the story of Jack and the Beanstalk to life, but it is, undoubtedly, the
strong cast that ultimately adds the final sparkle to this excellent
production.
As always, comedy is the prime factor and this company is richly served by
the experienced Adrian Fletcher as Dame Trott, Michael Courtney as Simple Simon
and the delectable Lynn Larkin as Fairy Beanstalk. Three excellent principals
who keep the fun buzzing throughout with some well-worked routines.
Fleshcreep (David McClelland) is the evil one, filled with cruel intent and
his maniacal laughter strikes fear into cast and audience alike, before he
finally comes to his deserved and sticky end in the penultimate scene, much to
the delight of the youngsters who booed him throughout.
Finally to the romantic leads and the loving bond that grows between
Princess Rosalind, beautifully played by attractive Jessica Negus and the
handsome Jack Trott, equally well portrayed by Daniel Henderson. The duo make
an ideal couple and no one is in any doubt that the pair will live happily ever
after.
A fun-filled production that will keep the tills ringing in the box office
until the season ends.
By Jim
Kennedy
Published Fri 21 December 2007
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