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1st February 2012
LYME REGIS: Familiar faces answer Lyme Regis Pantomime Society’s rallying callsIF EVER a stage group epitomised the rallying call that “the show must go on” it’s Lyme Regis Pantomime Society.
The talented group, poised to present Red Riding Hood at the Marine Theatre from February 14 to the 18th, has been hit by major setbacks in recent years –and the last few months have proved to be no exception - but the players have taken it all in their stride. And the curtain will go up on what promises to be a sparkling show, with colourful costumes, catchy tunes, mirth and contrived histrionic mayhem. The sudden deaths of dedicated members hit the society hard, and problems for the coming panto were compounded by the unavailability of stalwart performers and the late withdrawal of the new Dame, Martyn Lilley, for health reasons. But cometh the hour – out of retirement stepped arguably the best known Dame in the district, Bill Street, to take on the role, while Beverly Rattenbury agreed to give it another go as principal boy. They will be fully engaged with newcomers Hassina Saker, the teenager who is the society’s youngest ever principal girl, and Chris Quick, treading the panto boards for the first time as the scheming Sir Jasper. Other newcomers in prominent roles include brothers Jake and Harvey Causley and Angela Taylor. Be prepared for some hilarious interludes and innovative character studies from Tanya Rattenbury Gemma Hatton and Val Hawkins; and Shirley Colley is more than convincing as the villainous Wolf. Producer Kathy Smith, aided by choreographer Sarah Causley, is presenting a slick chorus line, while the Ah! factor will undoubtedly come from the charming young dancers from the Jill Chase School of Ballet. “We have tried to ring the changes by introducing new blood, said chairman David Cozens. “The team has worked extremely hard, and I sincerely hope they get the audience support they deserve.”
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