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All Saints Dramatic Society De La Salle Theatre Southbourne Bournemouth January 2003 The reason, in part, must be that the excellent script – from the pen of ex ‘Please Sir’ actor Peter Denyer – was originally written for a professional cast, and with the undoubted talents of ASDS added to the equation, how could it be anything other than a sure-fire success? Everything about the show works a treat, and there is never a dull moment. Lovely sets and costumes, good lighting and effects, great choreography (by Claire Hutchins), a happy, smiling chorus ranging in age from tinies upwards, smashing music and, above all, a principal line-up second to none. Mark Andrews (Abanazar), Simon Trueick (Aladdin), Jenni Eyre (So-Shi), David Marris (The Emperor), Brian Foley (Ping) and Laurie Patey (Pong) are all simply superb in their roles. And Tony Edwards is in his element as a splendid Widow Twanky, while Rosie Lock endears herself to the audience – not least because of the goodies she throws them – as a delightful, personality-filled Wishee Washee. The show runs until next weekend. Catch it if you can. Linda Kirkman Courtesy of the Bournemouth Daily Echo |
