In its sixtieth panto anniversary 12 months or ought to that be pantoversary, The King’s Theatre in Glasgow delivers a return to type with their tackle the perennial favorite Peter Pan.
Taking J.M. Barrie’s basic as its inspiration, acquainted components of the unique story are nonetheless right here however the common panto liberties have been taken with the textual content. There are Peter and the Darling kids, Tinkerbell (a camp as Christmas and all the time entertaining Darren Brownlie) and naturally, Captain Hook (an underused Hannah Jarrett Scott). Added to the combo are Mrs. Smee, performed by doyenne of Scottish leisure Elaine C. Smith and her hapless son performed by King’s stalwart Johnny Mac.
This 12 months sees the return of higher manufacturing values with bigger scale units, aerial work, a troupe of acrobats, a refrain of dancers, glowing lighting and a completely monumental crocodile to terrify the tiniest viewers members (it could have been great to see extra of it although).
For panto purists there’s a lot to love. It’s fairly low on slapstick however there are a lot of conventional components to move you again to your childhood. There are foolish skits a-plenty and a little bit of a sing-a-long. It’s a tried and examined, acquainted method, if a bit of in want of a refresh. What the King’s has on its aspect is the Glasgow viewers who’re all the time primed and prepared to participate, which they do with relish all through.
As ever at The King’s, a enjoyable night time of acquainted pantomime fare for the entire household.
Runs till 5 January 2024 | Image: Danny Kann
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