Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Exquisite set painting by Tim Prosser literally set the scene for a quality pantomime directed by Neroli Burton, with musical direction by Katherine Friend.

Valerie Henry made Disney's wicked queen look quite friendly, in a gloriously sinister performance as Queen Drusilla, well supported by the scenic painting king, Tim Prosser as King Desmond.

Young Arianne Wescott-King gave a sweet and likable performance in the title role, while Sarah Christiner looked and performed Prince Valentine like a young Ellen Degeneres, funny and controlling an unruly audience with firm charm.

Eden Norton, presumably a relative newcomer, was a delightful Magic Mirror, with smart comedic delivery, while her companion, Neville the Chamberlain was played in an impressive stage debut by A. J. Lowe.

Very popular with the audience were a well-padded Jenny Trestrail in the Dame role and the naturally constructed Craig Menner as the fitness obsessed Pushup. Simone McMahon featured in a clever cameo as wizard Betty Trotter.

Gina Steinberg performed a delightful duet with Snow White and was strong in the 'best friend' role of Rose and Darcie Azzan was lovely as unlikely evil offsider Hannah.

The dwarfs were a delight. Ranging from just eight years old, Atira Shack, Rex Gray, Hannah Harrison, Oliver Broun, Harry Wake, Kate Sisley and Tahlia Menner delivered well polished performances.

My only complaint was with the audience, some of whom could not grasp the concept that audience participation does not mean "yell out at will throughout the show". The cast handled the annoying comments well.

This was a high quality, well produced pantomime.

Kimberley Shaw