buttons: another cinderella storyFirst performed on 6th December 2013 at The Rosemary Branch Theatre, Islington
Charles Court Opera's 'Boutique Pantos' have become a legendary part of North London's Christmas, returning for a magnificent seventh year running in this cheeky, topsy-turvy retelling of one of the best loved fairytales, Cinderella. Expect both the expected and the unexpected, with fabulous musical numbers that add spark and bite to the slapstick, groan-worthy jokes and off piste silliness. There'll be all your favourite characters, mixed up in an inventive cocktail of magic, love, baking and cross-dressing.
What they said..."...total genius... Hilarity with class - the hallmark of a Charles Court opera."
HACKNEY / ISLINGTON GAZETTE "If there is a better pantomime in London this winter I will eat my critic’s hat." REVIEWS GATE |
Writer/Director: John Savournin
Musical Director/original lyrics: David Eaton Design: Louie Whitemore / Kate Lane Lighting designed by Nic Holdridge Original Cast: Cinderella Joanna Marie Skillett Buttons Matthew Kellett Betty Swollocks John Savournin PC Pumpkin Amy J Payne Dandini Nichola Jolley Prince Charming Rosie Strobel Fairy Godfather Simon Masterton-Smith |
"...a must see..."
Micheal White - THE TELEGRAPH
"If you see one pantomime this Christmas, make sure it's this one:
★★★★★
EVERYTHING THEATRE and UK THEATRE
"You don’t have time to stop laughing; the tears just stream down your face."
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
"Five glorious stars for this full-on panto with all the trimmings"
★★★★★
REMOTE GOAT
"You cannot miss this stunning, must-see production. Five out of five!"
★★★★★
PINK WIRE
"Forget mainstream panto and seek out this novel masterpiece"
BUCKS HERALD
"If there is a better pantomime in London this winter I will eat my critic’s hat."
REVIEWS GATE
"You don’t have time to stop laughing; the tears just stream down your face."
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
Micheal White - THE TELEGRAPH
"If you see one pantomime this Christmas, make sure it's this one:
★★★★★
EVERYTHING THEATRE and UK THEATRE
"You don’t have time to stop laughing; the tears just stream down your face."
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
"Five glorious stars for this full-on panto with all the trimmings"
★★★★★
REMOTE GOAT
"You cannot miss this stunning, must-see production. Five out of five!"
★★★★★
PINK WIRE
"Forget mainstream panto and seek out this novel masterpiece"
BUCKS HERALD
"If there is a better pantomime in London this winter I will eat my critic’s hat."
REVIEWS GATE
"You don’t have time to stop laughing; the tears just stream down your face."
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE