FIVE STARS
IT'S panto season again
and Greenwich Theatre's offering of Puss in Boots is an absolute
belter.
Written by, directed by
and starring Andrew Pollard, it is panto at its best. In fact, after
nearly 10 years of writing the Crooms Hill theatre's annual Christmas
show, it is Andrew's best yet and boy what a show.
From the moments the
lights go down and the music starts, the gag-ometer is practically
off the scale with all the magic, mayhem, silliness and outrageous
costumes seasoned panto goers have come to expect with more than a
few hilarious ad libs along the way.
This year it has a
distinct French feel. Set in Paris it tells the tale of how Puss,
played by Alim Jayda and owner Sam (Luke Striffler) find themselves
penniless and alone after Sam's father dies.
But all is not well. A
band of goblins, led by the evit Count Da Cash, is stealing
everything from King Croissant's coffers and they won't stop til they
get his daughter, the hilariously named Princess Petit Filou.
It's up to Sam and Puss
aided and abetted by the King, Petit and Fruity Fifi to save the day
before Puss runs out of his nine lives.
As befits any decent
panto there are lots of interactions with the audience as well as
amazing sets, fantastic, catchy music, puppetry and a brilliant cast.
Greenwich regular Paul
Critoph is back, this time as the King and Andrew Pollard is
brilliant as Fifi - her swim in the river is a sight to behold!
Pollard has once again
set the bar by which other pantos are judged - and this one is about
as high as you can get.
So if you only see one
panto this Christmas, make it Greenwich's Puss in Boots - it will
have you laughing out loud well into the New Year.
Puss In Boots is on at
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill until Sunday, January 5.
Tickets from £21,
children's tickets half price. Call the box office on 020 8858 7755
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