The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society will bring festive laughter and traditional pantomime back to the Daylesford Theatre with Jon Monie’s Absolute Pantomonium, running from December 3 to 12.
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society is delighted to bring traditional pantomime back to the Daylesford Theatre with Jon Monie’s Absolute Pantomonium—oh yes, it is! Audiences can look forward to a lively mix of slapstick, comedy and memorable characters in a joyous celebration of the magic of panto.
“When the beloved Fairy Tales is kidnapped by the villainous Killjoy [boo, hiss!], an extraordinary adventure unfolds. Determined to discover where she has hidden her all-powerful Magical Book of Pantomimes, Killjoy plans to destroy it and bring an end to panto – forever.
“An unnamed Girl from the Village of Ensemble steps forward from the background to embark on a journey that will change her life forever. Joining her on the adventure are Dame Tilly and Billy Topps from the local Panto Emporium, and the hapless Prince Charmless.
“With laughter and mayhem at every turn, the forces of good and evil fight to the final page over the future of pantomime itself!.”
Directed by panto veteran Carol Birch and co-directed by Elin Daniels, Absolute Pantomonium will be performed at the Daylesford Theatre from Thursday, 3 December to Saturday, 12 December.
Carol Birch is passionate about keeping the panto tradition alive and said, “Pantomime was my first experience of live theatre. I was mesmerized and all the colorful characters stayed in my dreams for months afterwards. For many young people, panto is their first introduction to live performance, and it simply wouldn’t be Christmas without it!”
A spokesperson added, “To suit busy Christmas schedules, this is a short, one-act panto; there will be two performances each evening at 6pm and 8pm, with weekend matinees at 2pm and 4pm. In a new twist this year, two different casts will take to the stage: the Red Team: Robbie Godfrey, Gregg Smith, Kate Farmer and Nicolas Daoust; and the Green Team: Shawn Angiers, Chris Henderson, Jessica Rawson and Adrian Hartnett-Beasley. Audiences can therefore enjoy the show twice and see how each cast makes it its own.
“Tickets are $35 and will be available through PTix.bm from Monday 2 November. Cast details will be available when booking. The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society’s Daylesford Theatre is located on the corner of Dundonald and Washington Streets in Hamilton, across from Victoria Park.”
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