This Dame's a Babe

Written by Barrie Penfold

A traditional theme proved to be the inspiration for Forum Players writer Anthony Deacon when it came to finding an original idea for a pantomime. When his sons put their baby teeth under the pillow and were rewarded with a note from ‘The Tooth Fairy’ Anthony started to think about the importance of those early teeth. What would happen if the teeth were stolen? How would the fairies survive and who would help them? Suddenly there was a story. It featured a group of fairies and their adventures as they set out to find out who was stealing the teeth. Then there’s the hilarious group of helpers who gather together to solve the mystery which could threaten all life on earth. What is the ancient evil? How would the teeth make it possible to achieve world domination. There’s romance in the land of the tooth fairies for Fluoride (Georgia Barker Wright) and Dentine (Poppy Anderson) So with a new pantomime comes a new Dame. But ‘Old’ Ma Wisdom is a revelation and anything but ‘old’. Twenty three year old Chris Perry puts amateur dramatics at the top of his interests list and over the past ten years he has graduated from the chorus to starring roles with Forum Players In Bourne End. In the summer it had been as the suitor in Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Proposal. Was Chris up to the challenge of playing Old Ma Wisdom as a follow up to Chekhov? Chris Perry brings a new look in his role as panto Dame Chris is the youngest Forum Player to take on the pivotal role of the Dame in the annual pantomime. “We have great faith in Chris” writer and producer Anthony Deacon explains “and he is enjoying rehearsals and the responsibility of being the principal character who is on stage for most of the show.” The Tooth Fairy’ will delight family audiences on Saturday 21 January at 2.30 and 6.30pm. Then on Sunday 22 January at 2.30pm. On Saturday 28 January there will be shows at 2.30 and 6.30pm. Prices are Adult £9, Concessions £7 and a Family Ticket (two adults and two children) is £27. Comic duo Phil Macavity and Fester Abcess (Ros Bartlett and Georgia Fisk) Bourne End's annual pantomime is staged in the Community Centre Theatre at Wakeman Road. There's a pay-and-display car park in front of the Centre. The box office is in Bourne End Library and tickets are also available from Leigh Robinson on 01628 523291 or email Leigh Robinson Forum Players are very grateful to Cookham Dental Practice for their generous sponsorship of "The Tooth Fairy".The show will provide laughter, fun and entertainment along with an importance message on the need to look after your teeth.Cookham Dental Practice at 43 Station Parade in Cookham were delighted to support a local drama group who were providing the community with a great family show.You can contact the dental practice on 01628 528083 or visit their website at www.rodericksdental.co.uk/cookham

Last Updated ( Saturday, 14 January 2012 )

 

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