PANTOMIME being the world of magic, a cave of Aladdins, a treasure of Genies and giant warren of overgrown stalks, showtime truth is stranger than fiction. After a fiery launch to the joint University Concert Hall and Robert C Kelly production in King John’s Castle, Adele King and her beloved pooch Teddy exited stage left.
‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ continued set for UCH, December 16 to January 4 but looked to be without the intoxicating essence of a Thoroughly Bad Sort (full and fair respect to Twink from Limerick Post – she has been dazzle dynamic, a tireless hoofer and joyful singer on stage in previous shows here).
On strides the Boyzone hit Keith Duffy, a man who has worked for a considerable reputation as actor – serious actor. No less than Druid Theatre Company cast him in Big Maggie, he was Playboy proper in Synge for Smock Alley Players and now fills the vortex created by Twink.
There’s been screen after scene of television soaps and dramas too, all delivered professionally by Duffy.
Limerick’s Myles Breen moves from his aromatic perch as Lord Flatulant to Dame status and of course, leads Leanne Moore, George McMahon, Richie Hayes, Richard Lynch and Trevor O’Connell climb castle ramparts and giant beanstalks to tell this lively tale – on and off stage.
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