Farewell Mother Goose...

AFTER a record-breaking 83 performances, the cast of the Brunton Theatre's production of Mother Goose finally hung up their costumes on Tuesday last.

The pantomime, which opened in November at the Musselburgh venue, took to the road for the first time in the theatre's history earlier his month so as not to disappoint school audiences who had been prevented from attending due to the snow.

Arron Usher, who played Muddles, said: "It's been exhausting but an absolute blast. It's difficult to believe that we started before anyone other professional panto in the UK and, I've been told, we are still going after all the others in Scotland have finished."

So it's a final farewell to Gertie Gaga, Muddles, Vainglorious, Prince Jack, Fairy Glee, Jill and Bumble. 

I've already started writing Aladdin for next November - it's on sale now, and looking forward to directing Blue Christmas, by Barry Gordon, which will run throughout the Leith Festival at Cruz, on The Shore, however, in the meantime, here are a few memories of the last days of Mother Goose...

Arron Usher as Muddles and Edward Cory as Mother Goose

Arron Usher as Muddles and Edward Cory as Mother Goose

Arron Usher as Muddles

Lori McLean as Vainglorious with Goosey and Gerry Kielty as Prince Jack

 

Mother Goose On Tour

17 shows over two weeks. Yes, for the first time ever the Brunton panto goes on tour, with Mother Goose heading out to entertain schools who were denied their annual trip to the theatre by this year's bad weather.

Lead the company on the road will be Arron Usher as Muddles and Edward Cory as Gertie Gaga, along with Julie Heatherill as Jill, Isabella Jarrett as Fairy Glee, Gerry Kielty as Prince Jack, Lori McLean as Vainglorious and of course Goosey, as herself. Check out the picture above.

Which just leaves me to wish each and every one of you a Happy Hogmanay and a prosperous New Year. Work has already started on next year's Brunton panto, Aladdin... Oh yes it has!  In fact it's already on sale, call 0131 665 2240

Lx 

And so Mother Goose, Musselburgh, faces the final curtain... sort of...

Well, the final performance of Mother Goose began 12 minutes ago - the 65th show in seven weeks. Thanks to everyone who made it such a sell out success - cast, crew and audiences.

Before I go however, here's a final review, should have posted it earlier, but better late than never. Four stars from Jon Melville http://itsonitsgone.wordpress.com/

And of course, there's still the tour to look forward to... exclusive news follows...

Lx

Mother Goose, Musselburgh, To Tour Snow Hit Schools

With 17 performances for 14 different schools over a two week period, the Brunton Theatre are to take a Schools Edition of my Mother Goose on the road, ensuring that all the kids kept from attending the panto during its run in Musselburgh, are not disappointed.

The actors are quite happy too - means an extra couple of weeks work for them at a time when it is normally quiet.

Full details here: http://news.scotsman.com/entertainment/Mother-Goose-steps-out.6672478.jp

Mother Goose, Musselburgh - Introducing Fairy Glee and Bumble

Just realised that you haven't met all the cast of this year's Brunton panto yet, so here they are...

Isabella Jarrett as Fairy Glee

Isabella Jarrett as Fairy Glee

Isabella Jarrett as Fairy Glee

Isabella Jarrett as Fairy Glee

Lori McLean as Bumble with Goosey

Lori McLean as Bumble with Goosey and Edward Cory as Vainglorious

Lori McLean as Bumble with  Edward Cory as Vainglorious

Pics: Douglas Robertson

Mother Goose, Musselburgh - The Stage Review

Our review from The Stage is now on line and can be read here:

http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/30518/mother-goose

Mother Goose - Musselburgh : Three In A Row

Right, lots to get through today. Three great reviews, some more insightful than others, but then I would say that, wouldn't I?

What the diversity of views ddemonstrate is that universal truth; a review is but one person's opinion.

First up, the East Lothian Courier, which covered Mother Goose in a two page spread, featuring lots of photos. Do buy the paper if you can, meanwhile, you can read Kirsty Gibbin's review here: http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/12/02/407830-mother-goose-delivers-/

Next, our first five star review of the year, courtesy of Primary Times, can be read here: http://www.primarytimes.net/edinburgh_brunton_mother_goose.php

Finally, The Scotsman review can be read here:  http://living.scotsman.com/features/Theatre-reviews-Snow-White-of.6646958.jp?articlepage=2

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