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So after chatting with Chris Edgerley and Josh Bennett recently, it was time to stop on by the Rhyl Pavilion for Robin Hood and His Merry Men, this years Easter pantomime for all the family to enjoy.
I met up with Chris before the show and we had a quick chat on how it was all going and then we sorted out the access to the “Pit” at the Pavilion Theatre, sadly the boards were still in place and I was limited to my photography for the evening, but at least I got a good place to watch the show and get some nice little exclusive photos, which you will see here in this very review.
After settling down and getting myself ready, the doors were opened to the audience to come in for what turned out to be an evening of some great comedy, panto style of course.
Robin Hood at the Rhyl Pavilion (Photo ©2015 Karen Woodham)
All ages were in the Rhyl Pavilion for Robin Hood, grand parents with their grand kids, moms and dads all ready for the show to start and what a show Wicked Productions had in store for everyone, it’s been a while since I last went to a pantomime and believe me when I say I was so glad I was to cover this one.
Robin Hood at the Rhyl Pavilion (Photo ©2015 Karen Woodham)
Straight of the mark Silly Willy Scarlett (played by Tom Swift) had not only the audience in fits and giggles, but also myself, with the funny voice, mannerisms and some rather bizarre, silly, stuff going on, later in the show he would almost bring the house down with laughter with a “Busy Bee” gag with Fryer Tuck (played by Jimmy Burton), which I won’t tell you about as it will spoil it, but suffice to say, I had to put the camera down at that point for laughing.
Robin Hood at the Rhyl Pavilion (Photo ©2015 Karen Woodham)
Let’s not forget some of the other characters in the show, such as Little John (played by Philip Green) who brought is comedic vocal talents to the mix, Philip who was a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent was funny as he went in to different celebrity voices, which although was a little strange at first, but it all seemed to fit in nicely with a lot of the craziness that was going on in the show.
Maid Marian (played by Amada Swift) was great as Robin’s love interest and what a voice! In act 2, I was blown away by the power of her singing voice, let’s just say very operatic! Robin (played by Chris Edgerley) was loved by the kids, you could see it in their faces as soon as he came on the stage, the wow factor of “it’s the man of Hi-5“, which I heard one small child say.
Robin Hood at The Rhyl Pavilion (Photo ©2015 Karen Woodham)
How could you not have a pantomime without a villain and Robin Hood and his Merry Men certainly has a real baddie in the show in the form of the Sheriff of Rottingham (played by Jamie Bannerman) and his evil side-kick, plenty of boos were coming in from the audience for this one, but we do love to hate those villains don’t we.
Robin Hood at The Rhyl Pavilion (Photo ©2015 Karen Woodham)
Last of all, but not least, Big John (played by Josh Bennett) early in the show Josh was the brunt of few of jokes, Josh who has been to the Rhyl Pavilion before, he was in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, although Josh may not have had a big part (whoops, the show gags are still fresh in my mind, sorry Josh) he was great, special beating Silly Willy to with a big slice of steak, not real steak, don’t no theatre props were harmed during the production (not too sure about the cast though, hope Tom’s coxtix is ok).
Robin Hood at the Rhyl Pavilion (Photo ©2015 Karen Woodham)
All in all, Robin Hood and his Merry Men, was a great night out, it is great to see a show that all the family can enjoy, no matter how young or old. It’s certainly a show I won’t forget in a hurry and even now when I think of the evening’s entertainment, a smile creeps in to my face and then followed by a giggle from my chuckle muscles.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
