[quote="Tim Hill"]
Yippee
The annual Brakehorsepower panto is upon us. I look forward to the usual thespians emerging from their winter hiding places and participating with gusto !
Urgently seeking nominations for the roles of:
Aladdin (Male) – Our hero, a young man. Brave, energetic, handsome, regular hero qualities, nice guy.
The Widow Twanky (Dame – male or female) – His Mother she runs the town Launderette, constantly complains of being overworked but really does very little, Gives out a lot, strong, brash character, loud and in your face.
Wishy and Washy (Female) – Aladdin’s two sisters, complete with school uniforms and pig-tails, comedy duo must bounce off each other, usually to give out to Al or moan about all the work they have to do.
Abanazar (Male) – The sultan’s advisor, the baddie of the piece. Tall, dark and creepy, very evil and slimy.
Abdul (Male) – Abanazar’s sidekick, small and foolish. Funny accent and good comedy timing needed.
The Sultan (Male) – Small and round, busy little man, English accent would suit, posh and important. Easily confused.
The Princess Jasmine (Female) – A beautiful, innocent young lady, Al’s love interest, must have enough strength to stand up for her self at times.
The Genie of the Lamp (Male) – Should be a Woody Allen/ Roger Dangerfield type character, a sarcastic comedian that has a comment or a gag for all occasions, a real showman. Can go from big and brash, to sharp and sarcastic quickly.
Mervin – The Abominable Snowman (Male) – Big friendly Snowman/monster, so happy to see people he fusses a lot. He is really big and load and over excited, he wants to work in show business and bursts into song at any chance.
The Snow Fairy Dolores (Female) – Retired depressed, very dramatic, possibly drunk fairy. Was once powerful but not bothered anymore.
Crazy Old Jim (Male) – A very old, very confused man who has been trapped in a cave for many years.
Lets see those nominations flooding in !
Sounds rather like Class 'C' from your description, Tim!
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