Guy Freeman Archives - North West End UK

The first I time I saw the Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto in Leeds the Iraq War had just ended, Novak Djokovic has secured his first Wimbledon crown and Prince William got hitched to Catherine Middleton Since then, this traditional pantomime with a musical edge has become a must see for families across the generations – oh, yes it has – and taken its place in the pantheon of great shows in one of the North’s most historic theatres. It may be entering its fifteenth run, but the latest Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto basically is the same show, albeit with a different name, and a few more topical gags. This time star-crossed lovers A-lad-in-Leeds (see what they did there?) and Princess Peachblosoom are helped by a motley crew of friends to overcome evil villain Abanazer before they find true love. Oh, yes th...

Reading the 2019 reviews of this show it was natural that I took my seat at its revival with high expectations. The story is undoubtably inspiring and it feels right at home in this theatre, however, as a stage show this lacked depth for me. With an 80:20 ratio of music to dialogue, albeit good music, it was difficult to feel much emotional pull towards these characters. As characters themselves, I imagine it was difficult to ascertain much difference between them for the actors as their personalities were as similar as their costumes in most parts of the script, noticeably different only by which love interest they had. Nothing can be said of the talent of the cast though. Their skills as musicians were undeniably central to the success of this show’s success; I just wish they were ...

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Aladdin: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto – Leeds City Varieties

Girls Don’t Play Guitars – Liverpool’s Royal Court