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Camelot the PantoThe pantomime season is almost upon us again (“Oh no it’s not!” - Ed). Oh yes it is, and this coming January (11th, 12th and 13th at Linlithgow Academy - see map under "Contact us"). The Linlithgow Players will present the tale of Camelot, complete with men in tights, women in trousers and wizards in beards..
This fabulous Pantomime, written by Ben Crocker, weaves the magical Round Table myths together with Panto favourites to create the best of both worlds; a new fun story chock-full of well-loved characters. Faithful to traditional Pantomime you’ll meet Connie the Dame, played by a man in the time honoured fashion, and principle boy Prince Arthur (played by a woman) as they join forces with Merlin, Laughalot, Guinevere, Nell , King Uther and his Knights to do battle with malicious Morgan and vile Valerin, together with his jelly baby toting Mum. Stealing the stage is the Player’s special guest star Edwina Bear, a “truly pawesome talent” and there are many other enchanting characters too. This year the chorus has grown to double the size thanks to enthusiastic Linlithgow youngsters keen to experience the stage in a family friendly environment. Come along and join them to boo at the baddies and cheer on the goodies. Tickets are available online. on this website, from Far from the Madding Crowd or by phone on tel; 07847 735077, £10 adults, £5 children and concessions. Book quickly, the Saturday matinee is always sold out. As always, the Players are proud to welcome a number of rising young stars from one of the country’s leading dance schools, the Central Scotland Ballet School (CSBS), who will complement the drama and farce on stage with their own inspiring dance numbers. 
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The Cast
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Directed by Margaret Milne
Morgan Le Fay: Thérèse Gallacher Valerin the Vicious: Craig W. Lowe ** Valerin's Mum: Lorna Irving * Laughalot: Mark Eggeling Connie Clatterbottom: Les Fulton Edwina (Teddy) Bear: Sue Spencer Arthur: Sue Vizard Guinevere: Suzanne Hogg Nell: Erika Oulton King Uther: Liz Drewett Merlin: Alasdair MacIver Clock: Karen Gallie Bishop: Louise McAlpine Marlon: Charles MacKenzie Garlon/Ghost/Herald: Lewis Eggeling ** Nilrem: Barbara Innes Dave the Snake: Gillian Young Young Merlin: Jamie McGinley Younger Merlin: Cameron Paterson |
Knights, Courtiers, Villagers and More...
Eilidh Archibald, Millie Archibald, Juliet Biddulph, Katie Cherrie, Sophie Demick, Molly Drewett, Danielle Drummond, Dean Drummond, Brodie Grose, Rebecca Hammond, Layla Inglis, Bryony McCartney, Sienna McCartney, Tamsin McCartney, Megan McCulkie, Demi McDonald, Jamie McGinley, Charli McKirgan, Iona McPhillips, Cameron Paterson, Katherine Paterson, Isaac Walton and Nina Walton. Acknowledgements Sound & Lighting: John Barker, Philip Gorman & Ruth McClarty Costumes: Marian McPhillips, Serena Jones Thanks also to the dancers of Central Scotland Ballet School. |
* Due to illness, Judy Barker played the role of Valerin's Mum for each performance.
** Due to illness, from Friday's performance onwards, Lewis Eggeling played Valerin the Vicious, and as a result, Barbara Innes and Louise McAlpine played Garlon and the Herald respectively.
** Due to illness, from Friday's performance onwards, Lewis Eggeling played Valerin the Vicious, and as a result, Barbara Innes and Louise McAlpine played Garlon and the Herald respectively.
Our Performance
In Rehearsal!
