'Fun and frolics in ever popular Mother Goose' – Our review of 'witty and enjoyable' pantomime
Review of Harlequin Panto Productions Panto, Mother Goose by Alison Norton
The ever-popular Harlequin Panto Productions cast is taking to the stage at Perton Civic Centre this week, with their production of Mother Goose.
Mother Goose is an all-round good “egg” with every traditional aspect of this British, unique art form to delight kids and adults alike, and is the perfect vehicle for amateur performers.
Down at heel Mother Goose is struggling to keep her head above water, thanks to the evil, money-grabbing Squire, but then when she finds a goose who lays golden eggs, is this the lucky “break” she needs?
Veteran pantomime Dame, Paul Bowman from Wolverhampton hit the ground running the title role, bringing fun and frolics to the proceedings, with a wardrobe to die for, wonderfully whacky wigs, a selection of different bras (you need to see the panto to understand!) and his very own brand of humour.
David Ball from Perton was suitably horrible as The Squire, Maximillian Moneybags, inciting plenty of boos and hisses from the audience, yet his acting skills and personality ensured that like all good villains, everyone warmed to him as the panto progressed.
