REVIEW
✭✭✭✭✭ 5/5
SNOW WHITE
Chelmsford Theatre
Fairfield Road, Chelmsford
Friday 29 November to Sunday 5 January
✭✭✭✭✭ 5/5
SNOW WHITE
Chelmsford Theatre
Fairfield Road, Chelmsford
Friday 29 November to Sunday 5 January
Lots of laughs for a family outing
There is nothing better on a cold winter’s day than sitting in a warm theatre and enjoying a show. This time it is the panto Snow White with a touch of musical theatre. The story is the simple Brothers Grimm one with a difference. In these days of political correctness, there is not a dwarf to be seen. There is even another subtle twist. The prince is foolish enough to eat the poisoned apple and is saved by the lovely Snow White with a kiss, instead of vice versa. She even manages to escape the queen’s handsome huntsman killer, (Harrison Alfie Knight) with a few martial art skills.
I think there is a nod to the lack of dwarves when Snow White finds an empty house in the forest, with seven beds in it. On the door there is a sign saying ‘Banished.’ Get it? Good!
The demented evil queen (Lori Haley Fox) is magnificent as she dominates the stage. She hisses and growls with a booming voice, encouraging the excited children to boo loudly. Sadie Levett, sweetly plays Snow White herself, with a strong singing voice. Whilst her, somewhat short Prince, James Willoughby Moore is her romantic interest. He arrives on horseback, (well bashing a couple of coconuts together). He then has to suffer ‘short’ jokes from the comedy pair, Danny Diamond (Adam Shorey) and his mother, pantomime Dame Neil Bromley. Neil also co- wrote the script.
There are some well- choreographed musical numbers by Ryan-Lee Seager who is also the Director. Most of them involve the ensemble as well as the leads, singing and dancing to familiar pop songs. We heard Don’t Stop Me Now, You Can’t Stop the Beat, Holding Out for a Hero, Flash Bang Wallop and others.
Nerine Skinner who steps out of a suspended frame to narrate the story, and inform the evil queen that she isn’t the fairest in the land plays the Magic Mirror. One particular highlight is her Bob Fosse style rendition of, If My Friends Could See Me Now with the ensemble.
The comedy provided by Danny and the Dame is very funny. The showstopper is when they sing a song about wanting to do different jobs. This involved ducking and diving cricket bats, feather dusters, a frying pan, police truncheons and a tutu. The act was even funnier when Danny slipped on a discarded tutu and desperately tried to get back to his place and ended with his tutu round his neck. The song brought the house down.
There are singalongs, lots of ‘Look behind you,’ and ‘Oh no it isn’t!’ It is all good clean family fun. There are no innuendos or smutty comments, but lots of Chelmsford references and topical comments about Alexa, TikTok and Wi-Fi. It is a show for all ages, not just children, and is all round fun for everyone.
Review: Jacquee Storozynski-Toll
I think there is a nod to the lack of dwarves when Snow White finds an empty house in the forest, with seven beds in it. On the door there is a sign saying ‘Banished.’ Get it? Good!
The demented evil queen (Lori Haley Fox) is magnificent as she dominates the stage. She hisses and growls with a booming voice, encouraging the excited children to boo loudly. Sadie Levett, sweetly plays Snow White herself, with a strong singing voice. Whilst her, somewhat short Prince, James Willoughby Moore is her romantic interest. He arrives on horseback, (well bashing a couple of coconuts together). He then has to suffer ‘short’ jokes from the comedy pair, Danny Diamond (Adam Shorey) and his mother, pantomime Dame Neil Bromley. Neil also co- wrote the script.
There are some well- choreographed musical numbers by Ryan-Lee Seager who is also the Director. Most of them involve the ensemble as well as the leads, singing and dancing to familiar pop songs. We heard Don’t Stop Me Now, You Can’t Stop the Beat, Holding Out for a Hero, Flash Bang Wallop and others.
Nerine Skinner who steps out of a suspended frame to narrate the story, and inform the evil queen that she isn’t the fairest in the land plays the Magic Mirror. One particular highlight is her Bob Fosse style rendition of, If My Friends Could See Me Now with the ensemble.
The comedy provided by Danny and the Dame is very funny. The showstopper is when they sing a song about wanting to do different jobs. This involved ducking and diving cricket bats, feather dusters, a frying pan, police truncheons and a tutu. The act was even funnier when Danny slipped on a discarded tutu and desperately tried to get back to his place and ended with his tutu round his neck. The song brought the house down.
There are singalongs, lots of ‘Look behind you,’ and ‘Oh no it isn’t!’ It is all good clean family fun. There are no innuendos or smutty comments, but lots of Chelmsford references and topical comments about Alexa, TikTok and Wi-Fi. It is a show for all ages, not just children, and is all round fun for everyone.
Review: Jacquee Storozynski-Toll
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Ask the Audience Arya Storozynski aged 8 It was fantastic. I loved Snow White’s Singing. Wren Storozynski aged 5 I loved all the singing and dancing. It was fun. The show continues until Sunday 5 January 25. |
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Find tickets
Time: Various Times
Venue: Chelmsford Theatre
Tickets: £18.00 to £30.00
Box Office 01245 606 505
https://www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk/event/snow-white
The show contains flashing lights and loud noises
Public can book schools performances.
School group booking is £15 each ticket with 1 in every 10 free
Family ticket Silver (Non Peak) £90, Gold (Peak) £98 (two adults and two children / one adult and three children)
Time: Various Times
Venue: Chelmsford Theatre
Tickets: £18.00 to £30.00
Box Office 01245 606 505
https://www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk/event/snow-white
The show contains flashing lights and loud noises
Public can book schools performances.
School group booking is £15 each ticket with 1 in every 10 free
Family ticket Silver (Non Peak) £90, Gold (Peak) £98 (two adults and two children / one adult and three children)