Hans and Gretel</strong>
Taradale High School Hall
Ends Sunday
Reviewed by Keith Russell
Napier Frivolity Minstrels' production of Hans and Gretel was always going to be a success when opening out of the darkness appeared a superbly costumed witch, played with suitable aggression by Cathy Hosken, well assisted by an inevitable hobgoblin, played by Lily Doolan.
The forces of darkness were offset by the good fairy, played by Lola Jones, who could give older actors a lesson in how to project a clear voice.
The pairing of Vincent Jones as Hans and Caitlin Mockford as Gretel was well-conceived and contributed to the success of this play. Mockford combined well with Helena Mills as the prince, especially when it came to singing together.
All good pantomimes need a dame and it was left to Ricky Watson as Beatrice to continue this tradition. He never stopped trying and more importantly his enjoyment in his role, flowed into the audience.