Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Feedback, Round 2!

Well, what a second weekend we had! Completely sold out and the positive feedback has once more been flooding in since this time last week - so we thought we'd share a few more of the wonderful things people have been saying about our production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

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"It was the first time we'd seen a performance by you all and it was truly unique. My son hasn't stopped talking about it, [we] can't wait for July!"
- Laura Smith

"Fantastic show - well done."
- Susan Coquio

"Thank-you so much for a fantastic show tonight, we loved it."
- Caroline B Ritchie

"Thank-you so much to cast and crew for another brilliant performance last night! It was hilarious and entertaining as always, and even the two 14-year-olds that I had with me loved it and yelled and clapped along with the rest of us. We absolutely love the Strollers shows, we always leave with a big grin and dried tears of laughter on our cheeks. We will be back for next year's panto and we will see you all in July for Joseph."
- Lou Hewison

"A great show again, I came on Saturday afternoon. Def[initely] didn't disappoint, [it] was great. Loved it and so did my nieces, who are still talking about it now - great job, guys!"
- Samantha Stean

"Thank-you for our magical afternoon from 8th Ryde Brownies, we had a fantastic time and hope you like our photos - see you next year!"
- Caroline Seaward

"Another bloody amazing production. They just get better and better. Love the adult humour. Nice to see some new faces, which means it is still going to be the best panto on the Island for a good few years. What can you say about Sarah's performance apart from 'brilliant as usual!' - can't wait to see Joseph in July. Well done to you all!"
- Lynda Waddams

"Every year, me and my fiance come down to support The Wight Strollers. Having taken part in many shows before moving to London, I must say I truly miss it. A cheeky little shout out to my mummy, Karen Cassford, who somehow manages to work full time, organise, design and create endless number of incredible costumes. And Cheryl Rudd, absolutely incredible choreography! It is just such a pleasure to watch all the beautiful dancers as well - watching them grow into lovely young ladies! An incredible cast and an incredible director - well done, Wight Strollers! Standing ovation!"
- Hannah Cassford

"Thank-you for a wonderful pantomime!"
- Sandra Ma Davies

"The Wight Strollers put on an awesome performance this evening...laughed so much! Well done, all! Very well done!"
- Julie Anne Harris

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We'd also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported us - whether that was by liking one of our Facebook posts, sharing our event, putting up a poster or, of course, coming to the show itself - we couldn't have done this without every single one of you!

We will be announcing our charity totals in April, so watch this space!

In the meantime, if you enjoyed Snow White - or if you missed out and want another chance to see us in action - then visit the Medina Theatre website and book tickets for Joseph - they're already selling fast!

As always, please visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to keep up to date on the everyday happenings of The Wight Strollers.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Feedback, Round 1!

Well, our first weekend is done and dusted - three shows down and only two to go! We were absolutely thrilled to play to three packed houses, and to such warm, appreciative (and loud!) audiences, so a huge thank-you from us goes to everyone who has supported Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs so far.

 Here's a selection of the feedback we've received on Facebook so far...

"Thank-you to The Wight Strollers for a fantastic afternoon, from 6th Newport (St John's) Cubs - it was brilliant!"
- Caroline Seaward

"Brilliant panto performance tonight, guys - well done!!"
- Holly Michelle Marsden

 "Well, just watched the afternoon performance and we all really enjoyed it... Queen Avarice was brilliant, a true star...well done, guys!"
- Donna Smith

"Thank you for a fabulous show...we had a wonderful time and enjoyed every second."
- Jo Lofthouse

"Well done, Wight Strollers. Another fantastic pantomime which did not disappoint! I laughed so much that my ribs ache now. Absolutely brilliant. Fantastic work from all, off and on stage."
- Fern Alexander

"What a wonderful show. So proud of you all. It was great to watch but really missed being there with you. Congratulations to you all and good luck for the rest of the performances."
- Jane Spurgeon

"Absolutely BRILLIANT!"
- Viv Cowen


"Thank-you for another great show, Macie & her friends had a fabulous time with lots of laughter, well behaved and a credit to thier parents, what a great way to have a birthday party - see you all again soon!"smile emoticoee you again soon
- Dana Edkins

"Absolutely brilliant!"
- Elaine Emu Whillier

"We had a most wonderful evening last night watching your fantastic pantomime. From the costumes, dancing, singing and great jokes, you were all like professionals. We know David Kast and loved all his changes of dress, especially the picnic dress and headdress. Elisa was excellent and we still love her! Bowled over by the 'I Want To Break Free' piece. Thank-you for my birthday mention. A birthday evening to remember. Good luck with the rest of your shows!"
- Kim Read

"Another great pantomime!"
- Heather Woodfield

"Fabulous show tonight - well done all, sure you could tell just how much the audience loved it!"
- John Kerr

 "The show last night was amazing, I enjoyed every second of it. Well done to all!"
- Alison Clarke

"It was amazing!"
- Claire Poynter

"It was absolutely fantastic and my son is still talking about it."
- Katie Bond

Wow! Thank-you, everyone, for sharing such wonderful feedback with us! 

We were also privileged to welcome Joe Bear from the Joe Ellis Trust to our Saturday performances; he took to the stage in his very own costume and blew the crowd away! So another big thank-you must go to Joe Bear (and his mum for letting him come to play with us!) for being such a star, both on and off stage.

Tickets for our final two shows this weekend are sold out - except for three individual seats! - but if you want to be added to the waiting list then please give the Medina Theatre a call on 01983 823884.

Or you can get ahead of the game and book now for our next exciting project...

Fairy Fortune's First Flight!

Lucinda Rigby has been a member of The Wight Strollers since she was four years old, and this year's pantomime will mark her twelfth production with the company.

In Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Lulu will be taking her first ever speaking role with The Wight Strollers as the magical Fairy Fortune, the good fairy who watches over Snow White and acts as a narrator for the audience, book-ending the story and saving the day in the way that only pantomime fairies can!

So we thought we'd talk to Lulu about how she's finding her first role, about her time in The Wight Strollers and, of course, why everyone should book tickets to see the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs...

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Hi, Lulu! I have to say, it's very strange sitting down to interview you now - I remember you when you were tiny,  and now you're 15 years old and taking a speaking role! How time flies! 

For those that don't know you, tell us about your first pantomime...

My first Panto was Robinson Crusoe in 2005, when I was four. I'm now 15, so I can hardly remember it, but I'm sure that in our little seahorse costumes we stole the show just as much as the little ones will do this year - they're so cute!

They are indeed! How did you feel when you were asked to play Fairy Fortune?

When I was originally asked if I wanted to play Fairy Fortune, my first thought was 'Me? Really?' - for as long as I remember I'd been looking up to the 'big girls' who played the fairy and I was so excited at the thought that this year it could actually be me, so naturally I pushed all nervous thoughts aside and said yes only about 5 minutes after I'd been asked!

What's been the most enjoyable thing about playing Fairy Fortune?

The most enjoyable part of playing Fairy Fortune has definitely been embracing my inner magic. It sounds silly I know, but it gets to a point at rehearsals where I genuinely think my wand is freezing and unfreezing the scenes.

It doesn't sound silly at all - it sounds very magical! So what are you most looking forward to about getting an audience?

When it comes to getting an audience, the thing I'm most looking forward too is the interaction and the whole thing just becoming more real, especially for the young children and maybe even some adults who still believe in magic.

In your opinion, what is it about the Strollers that makes it so special and keeps people coming back, both on and off stage?

The thing I love most about Strollers, and the reason I think people keep coming back, is that we're not just a cast but more of a family. There is definitely a huge amount of love between all members of Strollers whether they're in the current production or not, and any stroller rehearsal or outing that we may do is genuinely just a happy (not to mention hilarious!) place to be.

If you could describe this year's pantomime in just 3 words, what would they be?

Three words would be...awesome, jazzy and magical!

Why do you think the 'good fairy' role is so important in pantomime?

I think the good fairy role is important in pantomimes as, aside from the main characters, it gives the audience someone to root for in the rivalry between the goodies and baddies in the story. Also, what happy ending is really complete without a little bit of magic on the way?

I totally agree! Well, we're certainly all rooting for you, Lulu - the very best of luck for your first speaking role, and enjoy every second!

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To see Lulu in action as the magical Fairy Fortune, come along to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Medina Theatre this half term, on February 13th, 14th and 20th. Tickets are available from Medina Box Office by phoning 01983 823884 or by visiting their website.