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| The cast of the purple team for Sleeping Beauty |
Performances were carried out across the country by colour coordinated teams - my friend was in the purple team and I saw them perform at Thorsby Riding Hall in Nottingham.
Despite only having four cast members, the fairytale plot progressed easily with all the well-known panto jokes (and a few new ones!) and enough costume changes to satisfy any dame's sparkly needs!
The dame oozed charisma and comedy, throwing in the occasional adult joke to keep the parents amused, while Princess Aurora and Prince Charming fell madly in love via harmonious musical numbers. The evil Malevola cackled her way through the show, possessing the stage and captivating the audience as she revealed her evil plans - giving plenty of opportunities for booing and hissing! In Act 2, the four somehow managed to coordinate a performance of "the 12 Days of Christmas", with each of them rushing to hold up their next item and sabotaging each other's parts, making for a few minutes of chaotic comedy leaving the audience in stitches!
The performers interacted with the audience throughout, engaging children with current songs, including one from The Greatest Showman and Baby Shark (if you didn't know the actions before, you will now!) It was pure entertainment for children and adults alike.
The shows are continuing for a couple of weeks so there's still time to catch it! Take a look at Talegate's website for upcoming shows near you: www.talegatetheatre.co.uk
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