The "Sold Out" sign placed on the door was a definite indication that the Milborne Players 2007 pantomime was exciting its audiences. Comments made by individuals after the performances certainly reinforced the feeling that after all the hard work by all concerned this production had been a resounding success. Yes the production was a conventional pantomime based upon the story we all know, Jack and the Beanstalk. It included a man dressed as a woman, the dame, girl dressed as a boy in thigh high boots, Jack, a real evil guy to boo, Scallwag, an idilic Jill, a pantomime cow who had mastered the skill of using a mobile phone, and, of course, a custard pie routine in which Jimmy gets it in the face. What more can be said?

Whilst the village hall stage size is a limiting factor in its productions, the Players were bold enough to include 17 children in the pantomime cast, and how well they performed and enjoyed them selves.

Under the direction of Melva Coe we hope that this pantomime production has made the Players some new friends and all the cast and supporting team thank the audiences for their enthusiastic support during the performances and look forward to seeing you in the future.

Cast:
Jack - Joanne South
Jill - Alice Brock
Jimmy - Bill Preston
Daphne - Caroline Nobbs
Dame Dinky Durden - Peter Casemore
Slap - Roy Sach
Tickle - Brett Archer
Scallawag - Brian Parkinson
Baron Bigwig/The Mayor - Gren Elphinestone-Davis
The Mayoress - Sue Potts
Fairy Bubble - Ann Guy
Giant Blunderbore/Radio - Maggie Redmill
Clarissa - Marianne Bradley-Sugrue
Villagers:
Beth Leonard (& Fairy), Freya Pugh (& Fairy), Sian Pugh (& Fairy), Marion Regan, Georgia Newton, Emma Whiting, Ellie Rogers, Zoe Rogers, Sam Sach.
Cloud Cuckoo Land:
Sally Potter (& Spooky Guard), Alice Archer (& Guard),
Ben Sach (& Guard), Marion Regan, Greta Sugrue, Harry Leonard, Victoria Senior, Robyn Steel, Mimi Stokes.

Behind the scenes crew:
Director - Melva Coe
Co-Director & MD - Ann Guy
Stage Manager - Andy Coetzee
Sound & Lighting - Ian & Ron Karley
Pianist - Jenny Hansford
Costumes - Caroline Nobbs & Chrissie Coull & team
Props & Scenery - Marion Regan, Peter Casemore, Andy Coetzee, Joanne South
Prompt - Melva Coe
Make-up - Sue Lucas
Curtain & Backstage - Kay Parnaby, Sid Coe, Emma Potter, Margaret Evans, Peter Foster
Front of House - Colin Guy & helpers
Box Office & Programme - Sid Coe

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