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Milton Musical Society Regent Centre Christchurch July 2005 And perhaps that was the main reason why I was watching the clock almost as much as those employees in the Sleep Tite Pajama Factory, where the withholding of a 7½ % pay rise threatens to bring production – and romance – to a grinding halt. Also on the down side, some of the accents were rather more Dorset than Iowa, and the frequent playing in front of backcloths seemed a trifle old-fashioned. However, the production was well cast, with super characterisations. The pairing of Richard Paskins (Hines) and Marie Coltman (Gladys) ensured that the comedy was in safe hands, while romance was ensured – thankfully, given the circumstances – with Max White (Sid Sorokin) and Michelle Moulin (Babe Williams), since May also known as Mrs Max White. Perhaps vocally Sid was a little out of Max’s range, but his acting more than compensated. Colin Pile (Prez), Syd Young (Hasler) & Christine Eastwood (Mabel) also made their presence strongly felt, and there were effective cameos too from Victoria Clark (Mae), Kelly Hall (Poopsie) and Susy Senior (Brenda), while the chorus were lively and their singing strong. Linda Kirkman Courtesy of the Bournemouth Daily Echo 
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