Dick Whittington – Altrincham Garrick Playhouse
Pantomime season is once more upon us, and the Garrick Playhouse in Altrincham is joining in the fun once more. This year’s offering is Dick Whittington, the age old tale of a young man, seeking his fortune in London. The Garrick have kept to the basics of the story with their own adaptations and as with any panto lots of modern and local references
The staging of the show is well done with a simple but effective design, excellent lighting effects and stunning costumes. There are some sound issues with actors being hard to hear, especially when singing, but that could be first night technical hitches.
The actors are enthusiastic and generally perform well. Shining stars are Dan Ellis, who also directs, as Idle Jack and Phil Edwards as Sarah the Cook. &nbs...