Shows
Resurrecting the Beast - Somewhere Over the WestwayInspired by childhood memories of performing in the original productions and imbued with a youthful sprit, Sarah Owen and Ruby Platts-Mills felt London needed an injection of humour and spirit into the community. After an eight year hiatus Sarah and Ruby decided it was time to bring back the Panto. The fact that it was an immediate sell-out is testament to the success of their idea.Somewhere Over the Westway was “a brilliantly funny, cheeky take on The Wizard of Oz”. Roping in the likes of Harry Enfield and Keith Allen aimed for and achieved the antidote to Bobby Davro.A dark comedic take on The Wizard of Oz with Bling Man, Dave the Rave, Leon the paranoid Trustafarian and Dee the fame seeking, heavily pregnant single mum bringing the world of Oz to the modern day grove, much to the amusement of the audience.Appraisal from London Lite:”being dragged around the panto by my kids is usually a task that would leave any parent reaching for the brandy, so I was delighted to be taken by a friend to see Keith Allen in this brilliantly funny, cheeky take on The Wizard of Oz. The highlight had to be Lily Allen popping out of the wings to sneeringly tell The Bling Man that “You may have a lot of it, but my bling is real.” Fantastic.” 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!