If anyone thinks that pantomime is losing some of its tradition at the expense of modernity, look no further than the Corn Exchange to be proved wrong.
Over recent years the producers (Hiss and Boo and the Corn Exchange) have always tried to use current references and contemporary music while incorporating the usual facets of our well-loved Christmas panto and this year is no exception. The production team have excelled themselves.
Costumes are superb with special mention due to James MacIver who is credited for Dame Shania Tuck’s delectable array of incredible outfits worn by the irrepressible Ian Mowat.
Joe Wicks is an excellent baddie as Prince John, Jorden Bird is personable as Robin Hood with Jessie Lilley as the lovely Maid Marion, Callum McArdle as King Richard and Matthew Grace repeating his annual role of Billy Bumpkin.
Clare Plested as Sharon-A-Dale is coolness personified with her urban street style and slang.
A traditional walk-down finale with glittering costumes and a magical snowy ending are surely guaranteed to make this a 2011 favourite.
Production information can change over the run of the show.
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