CINDERELLA LICHFIELD GARRICK (UNTIL JAN 6).Byline: JUSTINE HALIFAX VERDICT: ***** A CLASSIC children's tale of rags to riches is brought to life with a festive twist at the Lichfield Garrick. Complete with falling snow, Christmas outfits and enchanted en·chant tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants 1. To cast a spell over; bewitch. 2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm. ponies, Cinderella finds her Prince Charming Prince Charming handsome suitor fulfills a maiden’s dreams. [Fr. Fairy Tale: Cinderella] See : Love, Victorious to the applause of both young and old. Joanne Malin Joanne Malin (born 22 March 1967) is a British television presenter who currently works for ITV Central on its flagship news programme Central Tonight in the West Midlands. , the face of Central News, seems to take to the role of fairy godmother with ease and double Sony Award winning radio presenter Malcolm Boyden is an entertaining Baron Hardup. Rebecca Reaney is great as Cinders, as is Stephen Ashfield as Prince Charming and Claire Harding is convincing as evil stepmother Baroness Hardup. With discreet adult humour thrown in to keep the parents amused Buttons, played by comedian Barnaby, certainly gets more than a few laughs out of the audience, along with the two ugly sisters. The Hiss & Boo production proves to be great all round family entertainment. |
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