There’s nothing like going to a panto during the January school holidays – and Wyong Drama Group is obliging, with an original version of Sleeping Beauty to be performed at a variety on venues from January 14-21.
In its first production for 2024, the group brings the beloved Grimms’ fairytale to life in a traditional comic pantomime full of gags and slapstick, complete with a bumbling Jester, an ego-centric Dame, good fairies and nasty henchmen and, of course, a beautiful and feisty princess.
What is the terrible spell placed on the baby Princess Rose and how can it be broken?
Who are Prince Bumpkin and Prince Ace-Over-the-Net?
How do we pass 100 years in isolation?
Who will be the hero to save the day and the castle and wake Princess Rose from her sleep?
You’ll find out the answers to these questions and more as a stellar cast brings the tale to life.
The cast is a bit of a family affair and includes: Sara Brown as Fairy Goody-Too-Good; her daughters Anabelle and Aryanna as fairies; Cath Izzard as a Lady in Waiting; her granddaughter Mikaela as a fairy; Jacinta Rose Burley as a rat and Prince Dazzling; and her brother Kallan as a minstrel.
The rest of the cast comprises some very familiar names in local theatre: John Cziernecki as the Jester Muddles, Jane Sackman as Grizzleyelda, Marc Calwell as Queen Goldenia (the Dame), James Chambers as King Fuddy Duddy and Amelia Greef as Princess Rose.
A spokesperson said the group was excited to bring the show to a variety of local communities.
It will be performed at 10.30am and 2.30pm daily at: Wyee Community Hall on Sunday, January 14; Dora Creek Community Hall on Tuesday, January 16; Wyong Leagues Club on Thursday, January 18; Tuggerah Community Hall on Saturday, January 20; and Long Jetty Over 50s Club on Sunday, January 21.
Book online at trybooking.com or wyongdramagroup.com.au or call 404 317 606.
Children can have their picture taken with cast members following the show.