The Lowestoft Players take to the stage to perform their 56th annual pantomime and this year it’s the enchanting and magical story of Cinderella.
After over three months of rehearsals the talented cast are now ready for what promises to be an entertaining production with popular songs performed alongside a live band, colourful costumes, amazing scenery and most importantly of all, a stream of corny jokes!
In advance of curtain up on 20th January let’s meet some of the main characters of what promises to be a brilliant pantomime.
Cinderella – Bethan Roscoe
Bethan is a fully qualified primary school teacher and in her spare time is currently co-directing the School of Rock with B&B Young People’s Theatre Group. Although Bethan has taken to the stage with The Lowestoft Players previously on many occasions, this is her debut as a leading lady with them. Bethan has an absolutely beautiful singing voice and her stage presence is graceful, which makes her the perfect choice for this role.
Buttons – Alexander Bracey
New to Lowestoft and The Players, Alexander is no stranger to performing. He’s also incredibly funny. Alexander studied musical theatre and can also play the saxophone, although he won’t be doing that during this production!
Ugly Sister Botox – Hannah Lucas
Hannah joined The Lowestoft Players for Elf in 2023 and has now got ‘the bug’ for performing! Despite this being only her second show with the company she is no stranger to the stage and has performed in many theatres across the UK. Hannah also loves to inspire budding young performers through her day job as a drama teacher in Gorleston.
Ugly Sister Detox – Chris Tanton-Willis
Chris joined The Lowestoft Players in 2019. He played Augustin Magaldi in Evita, which was closely followed by his favourite role of all time, Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, where he had a ‘truly scrumptious’ time. Most recently he played Phoebus De Martin in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Cinderella will be performed at the Marina Theatre, Lowestoft from 20th to 28th January. Tickets are available from www.lowestoftpanto.co.uk or by telephoning The Marina Theatre’s Box Office on 01502 533200.
All artwork and photography by Stephen Wilson from The Lowestoft Players.
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