Mother Goose - Kilmarnock

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This page will be updated with news, photos and insider gossip during the build up to, and during the 2008/9 pantomime season. Check back for updates!

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3rd January 2009 - The panto is now closed

After 54 performances, Mother Goose closed at about 9:30pm this evening.

It's been a fantastic show, and we've had alot of fun. Thanks so much to the cast and crew, but mostly to the team from the Palace Theatre. Thank you for making us so welcome yet again!

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4th December 2008 - The production photos are here...

    Adele (L) & Lila (R)                Liam (L) & Andrew (R)            Archie, Mother Goose, Jill & Jack

    Mother Goose & Priscilla           Archie & the kids                 Jill, Squire & Mother Goose

Demon Discontent & Squire                 SLOSH!                 Priscilla & Fairy Betty

Mother Goose's Kylie moment!     Liam & Andrew do songsheet     A very snowy walkdown

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30th November, 2008 - Photos from backstage

So, the panto is open and 7pm on Saturday 29th November saw the gala and press night performance. Sarah from WISH was there with her camera - here are some snaps of the backstage crew and cast after the show.

The stage before the show

The back stage crew after the show, and cleaning the slosh cloth

Cast & Crew. L-R - Mark Edwards (Musical Director), Alistair Lindsay (Sound), Andrew Agnew (Mother Goose), Adele Rankin (Jill), Amy Scott (Fairy), Joanne Tulips (Choreographer), Liam Dolan (Director & Archie), Michael Docherty (crew member), Lila Clements (Jack), James McAnerney (Demon Discontent), Andy Medhurst (Priscilla) & Stevie Hannan (Squire Stingefelt)

Sarah from WISH & the boys                           Liam & Andrew

L-R - Nadia (Company Manager & DSM), Gina (Wardrobe), Natalie (Chaperone & female understudy) and Lila (Jack)

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27th November, 2008 - All quiet on the photo front, but the panto is nearly open...

Sorry we've not had any photos to upload of Mother Goose in rehearsals, but it's been an intense and busy rehearsal period.

The panto opens tomorrow (Friday 28th) and then it's gala night on Saturday 29th November. Sarah Boden is heading up to Gala night with her camera, so watch this space for some photos of the cast, crew and panto!

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17th November, 2008 - Rehearsals have started!

Day 1 of rehearsals at The Palace Theatre, and following a script read through the cast and crew were soon down to work. Liam has been working the cast hard, and Mikey (production manager) already has the set up and rigged on stage! The kids have been in all evening dancing their hearts out! Already it's looking fab! 

Mikey tells us that Priscilla Goose (see article below) survived the journey really well, and is currently 'setting up her nest' back stage, ready for her starring role!

We have been promised a few rehearsal shots so as soon as we get them we'll be uploading them for you to see.

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1st - 10th November 2008 - UV Goose effect

As part of the story, Mother Goose and the team fly to Goose Land. And this year, the effect will be a UV Goose. Here is some insider gossip into the Goose being made. Look away NOW if you don't want the surprise of the effect to be ruined!

The designs are drawn by Sarah Burton and Mike and Bea commence work

First Mike built the frame and then once built, Bea set about painting it

Mike & Bea cover the frame in wadding, & then in the soft downy main fabric.

Now you can really see it's a Goose!

Mike and Bea put on the finishing touches

Then we pop her under UV to see how the effect works and to note any touch ups that need doing (like her nose needs an extra coat of paint). Doesn't she look amazing? Great job, Mike and Bea!

Then finally on Monday 10th November it's time for Priscilla to head up to Kilmarnock, so she gets very carefully wrapped up and put on the lorry for her long journey North... shame she's not able to fly and save us the cost of a lorry! :O)

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9th October 2008 - The panto banners which is due to appear around Kilmarnock any time soon!

This will be on buses and on a couple of strategic places around town!

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9th October 2008 - Priscilla Goose is cast!

This year, the costume role of 'Priscilla Goose' will be played by Andy Medhurst. Andy is currently starring in the UK touring production of CBeebies at the Theatre, and moves straight from that tour up to Kilmarnock for panto.

Andy is currently working on the CBeebies tour with Andrew Andrew (who will play Mother Goose in panto), Nadia Javed (who will be company manager & deputy stage manager on Mother Goose) and Mikey Shaw (who will be Production Manager and Technical Stage Manager on Mother Goose) so he says it will feel like a tour reunuion when they all meet up again in Kilmarnock at the start of rehearsals!

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3rd September 2008 - The panto is cast - Here's who will be appearing in panto in Kilmarnock for 2008/9

• Andrew Agnew (Balamory) as Mother Goose
• Liam Dolan (Disney Channel) as Archie
• Adele Rankin (Musicality) as Jill
• James McAnerney as Demon Discontent
• Amy Scott as The Fairy
• Stevie Hannah as The Squire
• Lila Clements as Jack

Andrew Agnew                  Liam Dolan                   Adele Rankin

Amy Scott         James McAerney        Lila Clements         Stevie Hannah

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30th August, 2008 - The panto babes are cast!

Thanks to the 170+ babes who turned up to audition for a part in Mother Goose!

On the day, all of the auditionees performed in front of Liam Dolan (Director and playing 'Billy' in the panto), Joanne Tulips (Choreographer) and Steve Boden (Producer). Iain Lauchlan (Writer and co-creator of the Tweenies) and Mark Edwards (Musical Director) popped in during the day too!

We were absolutely delighed with the standard, and are pleased to announce that this year, for Mother Goose at the Palace Theatre, there will be 3 teams of 9 babes performing, as well as four 'reserves' in case of drop outs or problems.

Well done to all who were successful - we can't wait to work with you!!

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