Leighton Buzzard Drama Group (LBDG) Mother Goose

Leighton Buzzard Drama Group

Wednesday 10th January 2007 - Saturday 27th January 2007

Performances @ 7.15pm (Wed - Fri) and 11.00am & 2.30pm (Saturdays)

A traditional pantomime

Directed by Bridgette Whittaker

Musical Director Colin Kaye

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!

Characters

Mother Goose

John Stone

Fairy Fortune

Mary Blease

Demon Discontent

Bob Kempster

Jill

Debbie Kaye

Billy Gosling

Jon Davis

Colin

Justine Ephgrave

Ben Bogtrotter

Ann Kempster

Bill Bumpkin

Lainy Ward

Priscilla

Daniel Hutton

King Proper Ganger

Stuart Rourke

Gueen Goodego

Annie Rourke

Squire Maximillian

Randell Moll

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