St Albans & Harpenden Review | Interviews

Icy forecast for the new year

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 11:20:00 +0000

Taking on the adaptation of a classic fairytale is no easy job, but Andy Willment is attempting it for his first adaptation, reports Nicola Orchard and Francine Wolfisz

Finding their dream

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 11:06:00 +0000

Chris Crosby and Johndeep More missed out on winning the role of Joseph in the TV talent show but they landed princely roles in panto. Nicola Orchard reports

Robin and his merry men storm The Maltings Arts Theatre stage

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:31:00 +0000

Xavier Williams, newly appointed director of Lanternfish Theatre Company, talks to Melanie Dakin about engaging childrens imagination

Playing the dame

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:45:00 +0000

Tight Fit Theatre is staging Aladdin for its panto this year. Mark Oldknow tells Francine Wolfisz why he is really looking forward to playing Widow Twankey

Royston actress Jessica Negus sails in to Campus West

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:34:00 +0000

North, south, east and now Campus West, Jessica Negus has been round the world performing on cruise ships. Now shes back home to play the lead in the Campus West panto. She talks to Melanie Dakin

Ugly Sisters are having a ball

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:33:00 +0000

Nigel Ellacott and Peter Robbins are probably closer than many real sisters. Nicola Orchard finds out more about Wycombe Swan's Cinderella comedy duo

Never too old to see monsters

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:30:00 +0000

Toby Mitchell, co-founder of childrens theatre company Tall Stories, speaks to Francine Wolfisz about his latest show, Monster Hits

Panto is an art. Oh yes it is...

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:39:00 +0000

Wayne Sleep stars as Buttons in Cinderella at the Theatre Royal, Windsor. He talks to Nicola Orchard about his love of the craft

CBBC SMart host Mark Speight draws the crowds at The Watersmeet

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:03:00 +0000

Mark Speight, the popular presenter of CBBCs SMart, brings a crafty twist to this years Watersmeet panto. He talks to Melanie Dakin

Simply Ballroom's Kate Galston's in a spin with Basil Brush

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:51:00 +0000
Basil Brush and Simply Ballroom host Kate Galston head up the panto cast at this year's all singing and dancing show at The Alban Arena, they talk to Melanie Dakin