SLEEPING BEAUTY - "A KNIGHT AVENGER'S TALE" Pantomime a family hit is Sydney

I was unable to attend the opening night of Sleeping Beauty, so I was pleased to see it this afternoon. This is the 5th pantomime produced by the amazing Bonnie Lythgoe.

Everyone knows the Once pon a time story of the princess who pricks her finger ion a spinning wheel and is cursed to a 100 years of deep sleep. She is of course saved by the charming prince who awakens her with his kiss.

This pantomime musical is a show for all the family. Children, parents and grandparents will all enjoy the singing, dancing and comedy that abounds in the show.

Audience participation is encouraged throughout the show, with booing the heroes and hissing the villains encouraged. From the audience reaction throughout the show and the commenets I overheard at interval and after the show, it was obvious to me that the audience loved Sleeping Beauty.

The humour is the thing that stands out in the show, and there are laughs for all generations. Look out for the references to Dr Who and Spider Man in the show. "The 12 days of Christmas song" featuring the toilet rolls once again is a hit in the second half. 

Some of the songs in the show are new songs especially written for the show, and others are well known classics that have been worked into the show. "If I can turn back time" sing by Rhonda at the end of act one is memorising. 

This is a fully staged show, with dazzling costumes, delightful sets and special lighting effects. Watch out for the flying Rhonda and the flying phone box!!!!! 

The star of the show is the Rhonda Burchmore who is the Wicked Fairy Godmother Carabosse. Her dazzling costumes, dancing and singing are brilliant.

The role of 'King Louis', Sleeping Beauty's father is played by English actor Frazer Hines, best known for his role as 'Jamie McCrimmon', the Doctor's assistant, in Doctor Who.

It is good to see Kev Orkian once more in the role of 'Silly Billy'. He interacts with the audience well and is a great source of laughter throughout the show.

The ensemble of adult and children sing and dance well to complete the spectacle of this family pantomime.

Don't miss this opportunity to see this fun pantomime musical these school holidays and attend one of the few remaining shows.

VENUE: State Theatre, 49 Market Street, Sydney
PRICES: from $52.95 to $97.95 plus Family tickets available
BOOKINGS: Ticketmaster.com.au or 1300 139 588

WHEN: for a strictly limited run to 22 July
THU 19 JUL 2018 11:00AM **REGULAR PERFORMANCE
THU 19 JUL 2018 3:00PM **PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
FRI 20 JUL 2018 2:00PM **PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
FRI 20 JUL 2018 7:00PM **REGULAR PERFORMANCE
SAT 21 JUL 2018 2:00PM **PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
SAT 21 JUL 2018 7:00PM **PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
SUN 22 JUL 2018 11:00AM **PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
SUN 22 JUL 2018 3:00PM **PREMIUM PERFORMANCE