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The 2023 Inverurie Panto is Rapunzel: A Tangled Tale from the 9th to the 24th December at the Town Hall
There is a mixture of matinee performances at 2pm and evening performances at 7pm. Book tickets at www.inveruriepanto.com
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The most infectious smile in the kingdom is from the sweetest girl who plays Rapunzel in the Inverurie panto. It spread quickly through the audience the moment she beamed down from her high tower on the right of the stage and kept the audience captivated.
Throw in her father, an over-emotional, over-the-top King and an equally beautiful mother in the Queen with a singing voice to match any professional and you have a night to remember.
Dame Fonda, who gives asides to the audience about being naughty and laughing at her smutty jokes, gives the adults a riveting evening of frolicking fun. She loves her fancy frocks a bit too much! Do listen out for her cracker of a surname. Joining her at the hip is her ever-so-friendly, loveable sidekick, Dawn Valley. He keeps the children entertained with his slapstick antics.
Layered with Doric, the script is top-notch entertainment executed professionally by a first-class team of chorus girls and boys who dance, sing, act, and smile equally captivating the audience.
Traditions are well-maintained, such as the ribbing about Kintore, throwing sweeties to the kiddies and a good Doric sing-along. The Doric tongue twister ribald against Kintore and Torry is magnificent and unique, worthy of the ticket price. Well done to the panto duo for keeping a straight face and being word-perfect as they bounced against each other.
Our favourite part was the captivating scene in the spooky forest. Proving that Inverurie can outwit other pantos when it comes to special effects. There were ghostly eyes, startling grasping hands and glow-in-the-dark streamers aplenty.
The wicked witch was deliciously devilish and upheld the great booing pantomime tradition. Balancing her perfectly was Prince Elphinstone, who rescues Rapunzel. The set design was painted to perfection and the way they both climbed the tower and entered its room was clever.
This is one of those rare theatre experiences when the performance is accompanied by a live orchestra which greatly adds to the auditory feast.
Well done to all involved for their months of hard work on stage and behind the scenes. Bravo for raising funds for the North East of Scotland charity, We Too, from your ticket sales and collections.
Tickets are still available from www.inveruriepanto.com
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
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The Inverurie panto has quickly established itself as a fun annual event in the About Aberdeen calendar and something we eagerly look forward to watching. Once the live orchestra take their seats and the curtain goes up we know we are in the company of some fine friends and will have a great night's entertainment. The wide smiles from all the performers are ever so infectious and within minutes the audience are smiling back and laughing out loud at the many jokes. Being a local production there are many jokes about Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire ranging from Stewartie Milne, Pittodrie and the annual friendly dig at Kintore! It is such a treat to hear a performance spoken in Doric with much use of the dialect throughout the performance, including Doric singing and jokes that leave locals rolling in their seats.
The Inverurie pantomime is also a visual treat with their colourful scenery, professional costumes, smoke effects, sound effects like bangs and flashes that get the unexpected audience jumping in their seats and the highlight of the 2013 Inverurie panto: the magic mirror and mine cart which takes the audience and cast on a magical ride.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs follows the much loved Brothers Grimm and Disney tale of young Snow White, played by the gorgeous Steph Bruce who warms the hearts of the audience. She works in the Castle and has eyes for the Prince, who in the great tradition of the principal boy is played by a lassie (Natalie Tough). Sadly his stepmother, Queen Malus, played by Sophie Hamilton, who has perfected a wicked cackle worthy of a Torry fishwive, is jealous of her beauty and tries to get rid of her with a poisoned apple. During this adventure we meet the seven dwarves who are cleverly given Doric names.
Photo kindly provided by Graham Read @PhotoGFX.
The comedy duo, who steal the show, are Nicky Tam (Ricky Garden) and Dolly Dimple (Gavin Davidson) our Dame who would have given Danny La Rue a run for his money with several colourful costume changes through the performance. Look out for some hilarious exchanges between this double acts characters that gives some marvellously witty innuendos for the adults and funny interactions for the children. They bounce off each other on stage, not just during their energetic slap stick routines but verbally too as they effortlessly exchange comedy routines and ad libs with the audience with such twinkles in their eyes. Their generosity of giving out sweeties to the children in the audience was so much fun from the moment the orchestra put on their hard hats through to the happy chomping noises of satisfied kids. Their colourful costumes cheered a drab December night, especially the ever changing bloomers!
The deliciously wicked baddie is Gangrel the down trodden Henchman of the Queen, played by drama teacher Ryan Peacock.
One of the many joys about the Inverurie panto is seeing familiar faces in the cast, from regulars like Steph Bruce and James Yule (the magic mirror) to wee Mikey Smith whose constant grin is the highlight of the show. Mikey steals the show in a clever singing sketch which Aberdeenshire audiences will fondly remember for years to come. As I write this Inverurie panto review it still makes me chortle! This clever witty sketch is worth the price of the ticket alone.
The dance routines during Snow White and the Seven Dwarves are seamless and must have taken months to perfect. These range from energetic fast paced moves through to slow moving songs.
It ends on a high note with several love matches and stunning finale costumes and then a final sing-along, including Happy Birthday to someone in the audience. We left with a warm glow eagerly anticipating next year's performance of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Ticket prices to the Inverurie panto can be found at their website www.inveruriepanto.com with various ways to buy tickets online or by phone.
There is ample parking near to the Inverurie Town Hall including car parks to the rear and front of the building with several disabled spaces. The rear ramp doors to the hall are opened to allow easy access for wheelchair users and those who find the front steps difficult.
The Inverurie Panto is about two hours long with a fifteen minute interval during which delicious Mitchell's ice cream is for sale. A programme is for sale which gives the history of the production, cast and crew photos and biographies and details of the charities that the Inverurie pantomime supports.
Local restaurants in Inverurie for those looking for a pre-theatre meal include Via Roma Italian restaurants, Fennels restaurant and the Ash Vale Fish and Chip shop which has a dining area.
The Inverurie panto dates back to 1980 when HMT Aberdeen was closed for refurbishments and locals got together to hold an amateur production for the Christmas season. The pantomimes have grown since those early days and are now produced by Trap4 productions under the direction of producer Keith Donaldson and raise thousands of pounds for charities such as Gordon Dementia Services, Garioch Carriage Driving for Disabled Group and Acting for Others.
The Inverurie Panto 2024 will be announced soon.
Inverurie Panto
The 2023 Inverurie Panto is Rapunzel: A Tangled Tale from the 9th to the 24th December at the Town Hall
There is a mixture of matinee performances at 2pm and evening performances at 7pm. Book tickets at www.inveruriepanto.com
More Aberdeen Pantos.
Follow us on: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Contact Me.
My new novel:
The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
Download Now.
Buy the Paperback.
Inverurie Panto Review
The most infectious smile in the kingdom is from the sweetest girl who plays Rapunzel in the Inverurie panto. It spread quickly through the audience the moment she beamed down from her high tower on the right of the stage and kept the audience captivated.
Throw in her father, an over-emotional, over-the-top King and an equally beautiful mother in the Queen with a singing voice to match any professional and you have a night to remember.
Dame Fonda, who gives asides to the audience about being naughty and laughing at her smutty jokes, gives the adults a riveting evening of frolicking fun. She loves her fancy frocks a bit too much! Do listen out for her cracker of a surname. Joining her at the hip is her ever-so-friendly, loveable sidekick, Dawn Valley. He keeps the children entertained with his slapstick antics.
Layered with Doric, the script is top-notch entertainment executed professionally by a first-class team of chorus girls and boys who dance, sing, act, and smile equally captivating the audience.
Traditions are well-maintained, such as the ribbing about Kintore, throwing sweeties to the kiddies and a good Doric sing-along. The Doric tongue twister ribald against Kintore and Torry is magnificent and unique, worthy of the ticket price. Well done to the panto duo for keeping a straight face and being word-perfect as they bounced against each other.
Our favourite part was the captivating scene in the spooky forest. Proving that Inverurie can outwit other pantos when it comes to special effects. There were ghostly eyes, startling grasping hands and glow-in-the-dark streamers aplenty.
The wicked witch was deliciously devilish and upheld the great booing pantomime tradition. Balancing her perfectly was Prince Elphinstone, who rescues Rapunzel. The set design was painted to perfection and the way they both climbed the tower and entered its room was clever.
This is one of those rare theatre experiences when the performance is accompanied by a live orchestra which greatly adds to the auditory feast.
Well done to all involved for their months of hard work on stage and behind the scenes. Bravo for raising funds for the North East of Scotland charity, We Too, from your ticket sales and collections.
Tickets are still available from www.inveruriepanto.com
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
Download.
Buy the paperback.
An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
Advertise Here from just £70.
The Inverurie panto has quickly established itself as a fun annual event in the About Aberdeen calendar and something we eagerly look forward to watching. Once the live orchestra take their seats and the curtain goes up we know we are in the company of some fine friends and will have a great night's entertainment. The wide smiles from all the performers are ever so infectious and within minutes the audience are smiling back and laughing out loud at the many jokes. Being a local production there are many jokes about Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire ranging from Stewartie Milne, Pittodrie and the annual friendly dig at Kintore! It is such a treat to hear a performance spoken in Doric with much use of the dialect throughout the performance, including Doric singing and jokes that leave locals rolling in their seats.
The Inverurie pantomime is also a visual treat with their colourful scenery, professional costumes, smoke effects, sound effects like bangs and flashes that get the unexpected audience jumping in their seats and the highlight of the 2013 Inverurie panto: the magic mirror and mine cart which takes the audience and cast on a magical ride.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs follows the much loved Brothers Grimm and Disney tale of young Snow White, played by the gorgeous Steph Bruce who warms the hearts of the audience. She works in the Castle and has eyes for the Prince, who in the great tradition of the principal boy is played by a lassie (Natalie Tough). Sadly his stepmother, Queen Malus, played by Sophie Hamilton, who has perfected a wicked cackle worthy of a Torry fishwive, is jealous of her beauty and tries to get rid of her with a poisoned apple. During this adventure we meet the seven dwarves who are cleverly given Doric names.
Photo kindly provided by Graham Read @PhotoGFX.
The comedy duo, who steal the show, are Nicky Tam (Ricky Garden) and Dolly Dimple (Gavin Davidson) our Dame who would have given Danny La Rue a run for his money with several colourful costume changes through the performance. Look out for some hilarious exchanges between this double acts characters that gives some marvellously witty innuendos for the adults and funny interactions for the children. They bounce off each other on stage, not just during their energetic slap stick routines but verbally too as they effortlessly exchange comedy routines and ad libs with the audience with such twinkles in their eyes. Their generosity of giving out sweeties to the children in the audience was so much fun from the moment the orchestra put on their hard hats through to the happy chomping noises of satisfied kids. Their colourful costumes cheered a drab December night, especially the ever changing bloomers!
The deliciously wicked baddie is Gangrel the down trodden Henchman of the Queen, played by drama teacher Ryan Peacock.
One of the many joys about the Inverurie panto is seeing familiar faces in the cast, from regulars like Steph Bruce and James Yule (the magic mirror) to wee Mikey Smith whose constant grin is the highlight of the show. Mikey steals the show in a clever singing sketch which Aberdeenshire audiences will fondly remember for years to come. As I write this Inverurie panto review it still makes me chortle! This clever witty sketch is worth the price of the ticket alone.
The dance routines during Snow White and the Seven Dwarves are seamless and must have taken months to perfect. These range from energetic fast paced moves through to slow moving songs.
It ends on a high note with several love matches and stunning finale costumes and then a final sing-along, including Happy Birthday to someone in the audience. We left with a warm glow eagerly anticipating next year's performance of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Ticket prices to the Inverurie panto can be found at their website www.inveruriepanto.com with various ways to buy tickets online or by phone.
There is ample parking near to the Inverurie Town Hall including car parks to the rear and front of the building with several disabled spaces. The rear ramp doors to the hall are opened to allow easy access for wheelchair users and those who find the front steps difficult.
The Inverurie Panto is about two hours long with a fifteen minute interval during which delicious Mitchell's ice cream is for sale. A programme is for sale which gives the history of the production, cast and crew photos and biographies and details of the charities that the Inverurie pantomime supports.
Local restaurants in Inverurie for those looking for a pre-theatre meal include Via Roma Italian restaurants, Fennels restaurant and the Ash Vale Fish and Chip shop which has a dining area.
The Inverurie panto dates back to 1980 when HMT Aberdeen was closed for refurbishments and locals got together to hold an amateur production for the Christmas season. The pantomimes have grown since those early days and are now produced by Trap4 productions under the direction of producer Keith Donaldson and raise thousands of pounds for charities such as Gordon Dementia Services, Garioch Carriage Driving for Disabled Group and Acting for Others.
The Inverurie Panto 2024 will be announced soon.
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