(Haylea Hounsom as Princess Rose & Katy
Moore as Maleficent. Pic by Val Adamson)
KZN’s premier
theatre producers, the multi-award winning KickstArt, is delighted to present
their much-anticipated contribution to the festive season, the traditional
sumptuous family pantomime, Sleeping
Beauty, which comes to the Elizabeth Sneddon theatre on UKZN campus from December
2 until January 8.
Inspired by the
Disney musical fantasy film, Frozen,
this magical tale unfolds in a chilly Scandinavian country: all Gothic towers,
wreathed with snow, crystal and ice.
“We have used an
ice colour palette for the decor, costumes and sets – using lots of turquoise,
aquamarine, silver and whites, and a recurring snowflake motif,” explains
designer Greg King.
“We consciously
have different themes and feels for our pantos,” explains writer / director
Steven Stead,” For example, last year for Aladdin
the production was full of spectacle, this year for Sleeping Beauty, our theme is magic and romance. It promises to be
an enchanting magical adventure for all ages.”
It stars Haylea
Hounsom as Princess Rose, with Lyle Buxton as her handsome prince, Robin. Carol
Trench makes another rare and welcome return to the Durban stage to play her
hilarious and anxiety-ridden mother, Queen Dot, and Peter Court plays her
lugubrious, hard-of-hearing father, King Frotho the Frosty. Darren King and
Graeme Wicks provide much humour as Nurse Nora Knickersnagger and Hucleby
Hopscotch the court jester, and Bryan Hiles reaches new levels of charming
silliness as the cowardly knight, Sir Ninnyliver. The magical forces of good
and evil are represented by Belinda Henwood as Celestina Sparkle, and Katy
Moore as the deliciously evil Maleficent. Joining the cast is a chorus of
dancers.
Sleeping Beauty is directed by Steven Stead, with musical
direction by Evan Roberts, set and costume designs by Greg King; and lighting
by Tina le Roux.
Sleeping Beauty runs from December 2 to January 8, with
performances from Tuesday to Sunday at 14h30 and shows on Friday at 19h00 (no
shows on Mondays). No performances Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day.
Booking is at
Computicket: www.computicket.co.za. For block bookings contact Ailsa Windsor
of Going Places: editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com, or 083 250 2690.
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