St Winifred’s School Pantomime Presents – Shrek
From the producers of Mother Goose, Cinderella, Aladdin, Treasure Island, Robin Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, The Grinch, Peter Pan and many more…
The pantomimes are a cherished tradition at St. Winifred’s School. The first Pantomime (Mother Goose) dates back to 1969 and was such a great success that many followed in the ensuing years:
— Aladdin
— Puss in Boots
— Robin Hood and the Babes in the Woods
— Fire Princess
— Sleeping Beauty
— Robinson Crusoe
— Jack and the Beanstalk
— The Grinch
— Peter Pan and more!
Shrek will be directed and produced by Anne Marie McConney who has worked with the St. Winifred’s School pantomime shows for the past 28 years. The productions enjoyed sold out shows and amazing reviews in the last three shows (Grinch 2010, Alice in Wonderland 2012 and Peter Pan 2014).
The school has an excellent reputation for consistently delivering performances of the highest quality. The production team has been at work since January 2016 working on the script, building sets and hosting auditions for cast members. Rehearsals began in early August ahead of the show’s opening with the VIP Gala on November 19th. Ticket sales will begin in October. Information about ticket sale locations will be posted on this page.
Pantomime Start Date: November 19th, 2016
Pantomime End Date: December 22nd, 2016
The 2016 St. Winifred’s School production will be unforgettable! It promises a hilarious script, dynamic dances, breathtaking sets and costumes….in short, it will be extraordinary! Shows will run Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and several Wednesdays from November 19th to December 22nd.
November 19th will be the Grand Gala Opening show complete with canapés and cocktails for guests. Sundays will be matinee performances. Like our Facebook page to see a full schedule of show dates/ticket prices in the near future. Tickets sales start end of October, sale dates and locations will be posted on this page. Buy tickets early to ensure prime seat locations and optimum dates! Photo Credit (Grinch & Peter Pan): Joanne Spencer. http://www.barbadosphotos.com/
The cast for Shrek, the St. Winifred’s production for 2016, has been in rehearsal for several weeks now. When we caught up with the show’s producer, Anne Marie McConney, she was beaming as she told us: “At this point in time we are right on target, and I feel confident that we have one of the best shows we have ever produced. An excellent summer’s work leading to an excellent final product!” She further noted that, “The fantastic five, Shrek, Fiona (in human and ogre form), Donkey and Puss are crushing it, and have a chemistry that can’t be taught.
Lord Farquaad is a tyrant with a personality bigger than his size, and Prince Charming and the Fairy Godmother are delightful. Additionally, the choreographers have outdone themselves this year and have created outstanding dances that make me smile every time I see them.” Shows start November 19 and ticket sales start end of October. Remember to get tickets early this time…they do tend to sell out quickly!
History
The first pantomime at St Winifred’s was Mother Goose, produced in 1969 by Anna Adamira. It was hard work with a limited budget but it was a great success and led to four more pantomimes being produced in the seventies: Aladdin (1971), Puss in Boots (1973), Robin Hood (1975) and the Fire Princess (1977). There was a break in the eighties and then the pantomime returned in 1989 with Sleeping Beauty.
Anne-Marie McConney took over the producer role and many followed, such as: Robinson Crusoe, Aladdin (again), Treasure Island, Jack & the Beanstalk, Wizard of Oz, Robin Hood, Alice in Wonderland, The Grinch and Peter Pan. This cherished tradition continues this Christmas with “Shrek” expected to delight audiences of all ages!
It may be summer holidays but St Winifred’s School is a hive of activity every day. Rehearsals are in full swing for the upcoming Christmas production of Shrek. The show is shaping up superbly. Photo: Girls from the Intermediate chorus practicing outside the school hall ahead of their daily rehearsal. Shrek 2016. Nov 19-Dec 22.
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