Critical review.

The pantomime that I am going to review is Dick Whittington and his cat by Mark Clements. The production was held at Derby playhouse and ran from 26/11/02 to 18/01/03.

Cast (In alphabetical order.)

Alderman Fitzwarren/Sultan Of MoroccoJohn Branwell

Dick WhittingtonAlison Carter

King RatPhilip Cox

Silly BillyPete Dunwell

Alice FitzwarrenHelen Fisher

Tommy The CatSuzy Rochford

Sarah The CookAdam Stafford

Fairy Bow BellsSarah Weymouth

From a child's point of view, I would say that the performance was fairly successful as the children seemed to enjoy it and participated enthusiastically throughout. However, pantomime today, is as much entertainment for adults as it is children and from an adult's point of view, I don't believe that the production was quite as successful as it could have been. As Veronica Lee ... Showed first 120 words of 1782 Size (words) ...

... Continuing with another 115 out of 1782 Size (words) ...adults did seem to enjoy parts of the production but I think that the participation came mainly from the children.

I think that the front of house were very welcoming and polite. They were helpful with queries and always at hand. There were facilities for the disabled and the bar area was very nice. I felt safe and comfortable whilst I watched the pantomime, as I trusted that the front of house staff was well trained in the case of an emergency. I think that the programmes priced at £2.50 were reasonable and this encouraged me to buy a one.

I think that the pantomime was a success with all ages but ...Essay still continues 100 more words...