Post by jackjackjack on Nov 21, 2005 0:06:57 GMT 11
Every cast list I see of this show (and I've seen a lot) finds a new way of having actors doubling up on roles. The Narrator is almost always the Mysterious Man, but there are so many other possible combinations, and in a way that had never occured to me, the Wolf was also the Steward. This version though also had cast members alternating from major roles to minor roles show by show (some very minor roles). If I had known I would have endeavoured to see both versions, but as it was, the actors that would be replaced were the ones I was most impressed with.
Outside of that there was only a role or two that didn't gel with me, and I'm not going to mention which cos I don't necessarily think its the actors' fault, and is likely to be only my opinion.
Production wise, it was cleverly done. The various deaths and disappearances were not awkward as they can be in a low scale production. The set was actually quite well put together, with a makeshift proscenium that came apart to reveal the woods behind.
For those at Hats Off, or who know these people, the director was Martin Croft and the Assistant MD was Vicky Jacobs, (she played the hold music), and Erin Cornell was in the foyer afterwards with a present for someone. I'm not sure why I'm telling you that, but oh well.
That's all,
James
- Caitlin Fowler as Little Red was an absolute treat, and has quite a scream on her.
- Cinderella's my favourite, so the fact that Alexandra Quayle lived up to my standards is no mean feat. Kudos.
- Sheona Urquhart as the Baker's Wife really had a grip on the whole philandering guilt trip (dare I say, more so than Tamsin Carroll), which must have her boyfriends wondering. Get it... get it. Never mind.
- Amelia Ryan had a beautifully strong voice, not surprisingly cast as the Witch. (The small taste we got of her alternate was promising too.)
- Stephen McDowell as Jack was a hoot.
Outside of that there was only a role or two that didn't gel with me, and I'm not going to mention which cos I don't necessarily think its the actors' fault, and is likely to be only my opinion.
Production wise, it was cleverly done. The various deaths and disappearances were not awkward as they can be in a low scale production. The set was actually quite well put together, with a makeshift proscenium that came apart to reveal the woods behind.
For those at Hats Off, or who know these people, the director was Martin Croft and the Assistant MD was Vicky Jacobs, (she played the hold music), and Erin Cornell was in the foyer afterwards with a present for someone. I'm not sure why I'm telling you that, but oh well.
That's all,
James