A Turn of Events

Due to another company close to where out theatre was based also putting on a production of Jack & the Beankstalk our company were unable to proceed with our own.
The decision was then made to go forward with the production of Aladdin which I greatly welcomed as I've always liked the story of Aladdin. After receiving a new script we had a read through with the company; this panto had more characters in the plot, there was:

• Abanazar - the Villain
• Spirit of the Ring - the 'Fairy'
• Aladdin - the Protagonist
• Widow Twankey - the Dame
• Emperor - the King
• Princess
• So-Shy - the Princess's handmaiden
• Bamboo and Typhoo - the Comedy Duo
• Genie

Due to the timing of when we changed panto, we were given 3 hours to prepare our audition pieces. However, those who had their roles such as Jovan (the Dame), Saskia (the Villain), Corrina (the Protagonist) and myself we were given the identical role within the new production.

As part of a pantomime there are songs and dances which younger audiences especially are involved in. We were given our song list and a deadline to learn the words of songs, they were:

• Live While We're Young - One Direction
• Do It Like A Dude - Jessie J (However, we used our own lyrics to the song incorporating the laundry 'Soap, soap has arrived')
• Oompa Loompa Instrumental - Again with personalised lyrics 'Washing, washing to do'
• Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind and Fire
• Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
• Hey Baby - DJ Otzi
• Happy - Pharrell Williams