A Twisted Carol
In the words of Colin Salmon “every village needs a panto, no matter how twisted.” And 2007’s production was as twisted and unruly as ever. With “A Twisted Carol” a West London rendition of the classic tale A Christmas Carol renowned writers, Sarah Owen and Ruby Platts-Mills again moved the setting to a modern day London. With the largest casts the Panto has ever known.
London’s favourite lovebirds Alfie Allen and Jaime Winston steamed up the stage. Lydia Leonard (Frost Nixon) lost her panto virginity with the lead role of Carol. The much loved Juliet Cowan ( This Life, Dr Who) played against Jay Nardone. Patrick Kenedy and Richard C were the ebeneezer conscience duo. James Erskine and Stephanie Blacker showed the lighter side f love. Miranda Pleasance played the food obsessed ‘trim keeper’ and Louis Waymouth, The huge amount of new blood brought to the stage was evidence that the panto continues to be a breeding ground for new talents. With everyone wanting to be a part of it 2007 saw the most stellar cameo roles the panto has ever known. With the likes of Ray Winstone, Danny Dyer, David Guest, Annika Rice, Kavanagh and Keith Allen all taking their turns on the boards.
An Equally star studded audience was enthralled with the hugely witty and entertaining show and if you weren’t there then Scrooge you!