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Cast of ‘Sinbad the Sailor’ 2012

St. Giles with St. Mary’s Pantomime / Theatre Society

Sinbad the Sailor by Alan Frayn.

Who would have thought a pearl could cause so much trouble. But when it was stolen from under the noses of the assembled citizens of Constantinople in the presence of the Caliph, the Princess Miranda and court dignitaries, the blame fell squarely on Sinbad the Sailor. Sinbad and a motley crew of unlikely sailors set sail in search of Evilina and the pearl.

It was a strong cast that romped its way through Alan Frayn’s version of this story with Eric Arundell as outrageous as usual in style and costume, ably assisted by Carol Kain as his daughter, Silly Sally, and Vince Empsall as their friend, Tinbad the Tailor. Along with Wendy Underwood and John Marsh, as the bungling debt collectors, Trace and Snaffle, they all displayed a sense of timing and fun that turned deliberately old jokes into moments of total hilarity.

A firm foundation for the fun was provided by a nicely paced Sinbad the Sailor played by Alison Knox, well supported by the gentle Joanne Sykes as Prince Said and the loveable Princess Miranda portrayed by Charlotte Arundell.

Robbie Fruen deserves a special mention for stepping in at the last minute to give a strong performance as the Caliph.

Stunning costumes, delightful dance routines, slick lighting and the heart stealing Sunbeams coupled with some great songs led by David Hookham and his capable group of musicians made this a very enjoyable evening’s entertainment. Congratulations to the production team and the entire company. Barbara would have been proud.

Photograph and Review courtesy of Bernard Atkinson.

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At Pontefract Town Hall from Monday 14th January to Saturday 19th January 2013

by Alan Frayn

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