Yes, would you believe it – New Years day at the Community Centre in Kings Langley and we were showered with a little snowfall this morning. Our technical team have treated themselves this Christmas to a brand new snow machine and we plan to make good use of it in the Panto. As Mother Goose and her team are heading off to snowy Scandinavia and the Palace of Ice, this…
Momentum and the Mannequin Challenge Well we had our last rehearsal last night before Christmas, and we had the best energy in the room that we have had so far. I added a couple of Christmas games to keep everyone’s attention and to make it a bit of fun, but everyone also worked extremely hard and we got a lot done. I am now at the point where I think…
Secret squirrel… There’s top secret stuff going on at rehearsals now, and boy do we have some surprises for you. I have been debating over the last few weeks about what to tell you about in the blog and which photos to print and it is not easy. We need to tempt you all in, but at the same time save some surprises for when you are there. So for…
Flexibilty is key. I have discovered recently that if I am to achieve my goal of producing this panto the way I would like it to be done I am going to have to be flexible in my approach. I still know exactly what I want to achieve, and remain committed to my end goal, but I am willing to go with the flow and make some changes along the…
How to direct a Panto part 3 – Flying Geese Having decided that I wanted to direct a Panto and chosen a script, my first job was to read through it and see if there were any showstoppers that would prevent us from being able to put on the show. Sometimes there are casting challenges, sometimes there are technical challenges, sometimes there are financial challenges but for this production the challenge…
Pantomime Gunge Scene So, last night we spent a bit of time trying to work out the moves for the classic Pantomime Gunge Scene. Not an easy one the get right – but if it is done well it can be one of the funniest in the show and the kids LOVE it! Having been at the receiving end of the gunge myself I know what a trial it can…
How to direct a Pantomime Part 2……magic…. Since my last blog entry something magical has been happening down at rehearsals. Despite the numerous hiccups we have had and despite the odd rehearsal when only half the cast could come, somehow everything seems to be magically coming together… Firstly, everyone has been making a real effort to learn their songs, meaning that music rehearsals have been a joy to partake in…
How to direct a Pantomime – Part 1 At some point during the previous years show say to yourself ‘I could do this’ – ‘I could totally direct a Panto’ Do a bit of research and find a script you really like Submit said script to Production Committee with attached note ‘I could totally direct a Panto’ Amid huge amount of competition (ahem), get granted your wish to direct Panto…
SHOW STARTS TONIGHT! Well that’s it folks, we had our final dress rehearsal last night and the curtain goes up on our first performance in 11 hours time from writing this. After a sticky start last night and a little too-ing and fro-in around the script we ate, drank and danced our way through Beverley’s little soiree and left a very happy director at the end of the evening. All…
The Seventies come to Kings Langley Well here we are, with 3 days to go until curtain up and things are really coming together down at the Community Centre. I am happy to report that sofagate was finaly solved on Saturday when Andrew and Martin took collection of the leather chairs and the fab leather sofa found via Facebook. Our only dilemma now, is what to do with the sofa…
