Link to ‘Cinderella’ Trailer: https://youtu.be/12QUBiXh_mM
Cast: Hannah Howie (Fairy Godmother), Bethany Tennick (Cinderella), Gavin Jon Wright (Buttons), Fraser Boyle and Ali Cleland (Annie and Vera, Stepsisters), Melanie Bell (Lady Loco, Stepmother), Ross Forbes-MacKenzie (Prince) Ross Baxter (Dandini) Rachel Campbell (Sally), Kieran Cooper (Wally)
Creative Producer/Director: Ken Alexander
Choreographer/Associate Director: Sarah Wilkie
Musical Director/Composer/Arranger: Thea Paniante
Set Design: Mark Walters (Glitter Pantomimes)
Costume/Prop Designer: Alisa Kalyanova
Lighting Designer: Wayne Dowdeswell
Sound Designer: Fraser Butler-Milroy
Costume Supervisor: Ailsa Munro
Production Photographer: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
“From the moment that Hannah Howie’s Fairy Godmother responds to the audience’s first attempt at an interactive shout out not by scolding that she can’t hear them, but by casting a magic spell that gives them permission to be as loud as they like, you know that this panto is in very safe hands. And so it proves in director Ken Alexander and co-writer Fraser Boyle’s excellent updating. They retain all the necessary pantomime details in a fairly traditional format, but twist it to suit a contemporary audience, with the whole thing delivered in a solidly Ayrshire accent and vernacular.” Thom Dibdin, The Stage
“The in-house production at Ayr of recent years has firmly rooted itself in its locale, ensuring a lorryload of local references that ensure you know where you are. It seems simple, but Fraser Boyle and Ken Alexander’s script does it so well… Director Ken Alexander ensures that you don’t need all the bells and whistles of the big-budget city productions to create a panto that is pure heart and full of festive spirit. With a solid story set clearly in its Ayrshire surrounds, a brilliant cast and a production that elevates it to magical heights, Ayr’s panto offering is another winner this festive season! ” Fraser MacDonald, Braw Theatre
“From the moment that Hannah Howie’s Fairy Godmother responds to the audience’s first attempt at an interactive shout out not by scolding that she can’t hear them, but by casting a magic spell that gives them permission to be as loud as they like, you know that this panto is in very safe hands. And so it proves in director Ken Alexander and co-writer Fraser Boyle’s excellent updating. They retain all the necessary pantomime details in a fairly traditional format, but twist it to suit a contemporary audience, with the whole thing delivered in a solidly Ayrshire accent and vernacular…. big sparkling sets from Mark Walters, brash costumes from Alisa Kalyanova and a pleasing on-stage transformation, all cleverly lit by Wayne Dowdeswell, this medium-scale show could compete with any big city-centre production.” ***** Thom Dibdin, The Stage
“Now THIS is how you do a Panto! Alexander and Boyle have created a traditional fairytale panto that’s also modern and fresh. I love that Cinderella herself has not been sidelined here: her story is the focus around which the rest of the show and characters pivot. As it should be. The pacing is perfect… original comedy routines, contemporary music and a sprinkle of panto magic… the perfect mix of story and variety… The writing is exquisite, and praise be! the jokes are original and funny… Alexander and Boyle’s script is packed full of unique, clever, up-to-date jokes that land with adults and kids alike… Cinderella at Ayr Gaiety is the complete package. A breath of festive fresh AYR (sorry) and a delight from beginning to end.” ***** Lisa in the Theatre
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