Paul Vale
@paulvale126
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Theatre Critic and Feature Writer for The Stage / Make-up Artist Magazine / Musical Theatre Review / What's On Somerset. Views my own.
Kingston-Upon-Thames
Joined November 2009
I wonder if the Ascot Gavotte will be re-worked into Pink Pony Club? #pantovsmusicals
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In a complete change of pace, today I am off to the @MillAtSonning to catch its new production of My Fair Lady. I was lucky enough to catch Joseph Pitcher’s production here in 2017, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
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It was a two-show day yesterday in Colchester and then at the Charing Cross. Tonight I’m heading over to Basildon for Sleeping Beauty at the Towngate.
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Tonight I am off to the @WiltsCreative Salisbury Playhouse for its in-house pantomime Jack And The Beanstalk. Adored last year’s Sleeping Beauty so I have high hopes.
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Tonight I’m in Guildford and the lovely @YvonneArnaud for my first Beauty And The Beast of the week. Miserable weather outside but it’s warm and welcoming here.
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It’s been a full-on week of pantomime and I’m pleased to report that trends are already showing. 6/7 has popped up in most of them. Adaptations of Pink Pony Club too, along with references to Katy Perry, with pops at Elon Musk, Trump and Starmer/Reeves.
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A change of pace slightly as I’m heading off to Newbury and @WatermillTh for it’s Christmas show The Little Mermaid. And this time, Sean Barrett is coming with me.
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You’d think on a press night it would be safe. But no, tonight I made my debut on the TRSE stage as a dancer. I suspect Strictly won’t be calling….
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This evening it’s Moma Goose at @stratfordeast I can usually rely on the Stratford panto to put a fresh spin on an old story.
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So tonight, I’m off to my first Cinderella of the season at the @TheatreWindsor It’s sure to be a classy, dignified, well-ordered affair with Kevin Cruise at the helm as Butttons. Especially with Basil Brush to keep him in check……oh wait!
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You know you are at a panto in Oxford when there’s a shout-out to all the lads and lasses from the astrophysics department #worksouting
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Tonight I’m hot-footing it to the @OxfordPlayhouse to see its Dick Whittington. I’ve naturally seen many Dicks in my time, but this will probably be the first to celebrate the 1990s. If it’s anything like last year’s Sleeping Beauty, I’m in for a treat!
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Heading out to deepest Essex tonight for another Jack And The Beanstalk, this time @QueensTheatreH . It’s been a while since I’ve ventured this way but I’ve only ever heard good things about this panto.
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Cracking start to my festive season. Highlights included the @RoyalVariety and the truly incomparable @saltiestbrine doing his Cyndi Lauper show. Then last night @LyricHammer were back on form with a truly heartwarming Jack & The Beanstalk.
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On my way to my first family pantomime of the season - Jack & The Beanstalk at the @LyricHammer Hopefully I’ll dry off before the show starts.
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Always great fun to compile this list.
Featuring big stars, local legends and award-winning creative, The Stage’s pantomime expert, Paul Vale, selects the shows he is most excited about this Christmas 👇
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Heading home after the gala performance of The Talented Mr Ripley Richmond Theatre - brilliant work all round, not least the talented Mr McVey.
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My oh my! Just out of Charley’s Aunt @WatermillTh what a minx that Rob Madge is. A Victorian farce re-jigged for a 21st century audience. Still hilarious and in many ways moving. Brilliant work, all round!
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As part of what I am now calling my Adaptation Weekend, I am now heading to Woking to catch the tour of The Talented Mr Ripley. Last night I skipped over to Richmond for Death On The Nile, which sadly wasn’t playing on a luxury paddle steamer down the Thames.
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