Daily Echo Review of Pirates

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THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Pocket G&S

Hanger Farm, Totton

24^th July 2012

A Midsummer Pantomime that featured all the usual suspects; a swaggering Pirate King, (complete with occasionally malfunctioning hook), energetically played by Adrian Hickford, a thigh-slapping principal boy (another excellent performance from teenage Katherine Evans as Frederic) and Director David Tatnall as (predictably) a very funny model of a modern Major General. The stand-out performances, though, came from Lisa Axworthy (wonderful love-struck facial expressions from a soprano of rare quality) as Mabel, Mark Ponsford (an hilariously camp Sergeant of Police) and Matt Sturgeon as Ruth. Sturgeon wrung every drop out of the pantomime dame part (don’t sit near the front as I did!) and even led an audience sing-along! Martin Paterson once again directed musical accompaniment from a talented trio and special mention also for Shaun Dodimead who combined his role as parrot puppet-master with lighting design. You don’t need to ask if these pirates are talented – because they just aaaare!     

Alan Johns

Show Ahoy!

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The opening night of Pirates recieved a warm reception from last night's audience at Hanger Farm!

Only a few more chances to catch the show - we are at Hanger Farm till Thursday, perform a special charity performance in Lockerley on Saturday (01794 340215 for tickets) and then take part in the Buxton Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Derbyshire on Thursday August 9th. Don't miss your chance to see it!

Thursday Night Nearly Sold Out

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There are only a few tickets left for Thursday night's performance of Pirates. If you are planning to come on that night either book now or come Wednesday night instead! If you just arrive on Thursday you may be disappointed!

Pirates Opens This Week!

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The Pirates of Penzance opens this Monday evening at Hanger Farm! Get your tickets now!

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/leisure/stage/curtaincall/9829444.Curtain_Call_Previews/