Director's Introduction
The story of Mother Goose is possibly the oldest story to be turned into a pantomime. It dates back to an ancient Greek legend about a goose that laid golden eggs. It is also one of the earliest pantomimes seen in Great Britain and 2006 marks its 200th anniversary! The pantomime is about Mother Goose herself - not the goose, who is usually called "Priscilla", but the part played by the pantomime Dame called " Mother Goose." It is the biggest part for a Dame in any panto and taking the role for LBDG's production is John Stone.
The story tells of how Mother Goose is about to be thrown off her land because she cannot pay the Squire and his Bailiffs the rent. Along comes Priscilla the goose who can lay golden eggs, and Mother Goose is rich. But that's only the start... there's trouble brewing!
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