AN EGG-stra special pantomime packed full of hilarious yokes (we are already on a roll!) is coming to Theatr Colwyn this December!
Mother Goose, which runs from December 23 until January 6, is possibly the oldest story to be turned in to a pantomime. It tells the story of Mother Goose and her enchanted Goose, Priscilla, who embark on an adventure filled with laughter, love and valuable life lessons.
This adaption, by Magic Light Productions, stars panto favourites Stuart Loughland (Mother Goose), Libby Loughland (Fairy Vanity) and Steve Bloor (Billy Goose) as well as Joanna Pierce-Jones (Jill Gander) and Hannah Rose Silfeet (Fairy Virtue).
We caught up with the cast during their press call at Theatr Colwyn!
Speaking about the pantomime, Stuart said: "Mother Goose is the only pantomime that has actually got the dame's name in the title. It's probably one of the oldest pantomimes that exists.
"I've always wanted to play this role, for years! With it not being as well known, we decided to do more well-known titles first and then people enjoy what we do and then we decided to actually go for Mother Goose in the end.
"A chance for me to do some 'real acting'!
"I love pantomime, I look forward to it every year. I love Christmas anyway but it makes my Christmas to do pantomime."
In the story, Mother Goose is used as an example by two fairies; a goose, that lays golden eggs, is sent to her and suddenly she has got all the riches in the world but she quickly becomes bored.
Asked if he would like a goose that lays golden eggs himself - and if he would keep it a secret - Stuart replied: "I'd share it. I would share it with everybody. I would have that many golden eggs to go round!"
Libby, producer and director, is playing a villain and she can't wait for the 'boos'.
"I love it!" She said.
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"It is like therapy every Christmas. I could just go on stage and be really horrible and get away with it.
"It is really interesting to have people shout 'boo' and things like that and I love it and if they don't do that, I'm asking 'what's wrong?!' The more booing and hissing the better."
Asked what spell she would like to cast in real life, Libby replied: "I would make all food and drink free to everybody for ever. That would be my spell!"
The cast starts rehearsal next week.
The show features Pearl Shaw School of Performing Arts.
Keep an eye on our website for further articles on individual cast members!
To book, head to the Theatr Colwyn website.
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