Midnight approaches for Cinderella
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Photos by Carol Winker Cayman Drama Society's version of Cinderella is rightly billed as a traditional musical comedy.
Director Colin Wilson made a wise choice with the addition of references to local businesses, Cayman areas and districts to the script. Giving the audience something to relate to makes the story and the play much more interesting.
The main characters are played very well. Rebecca Rockwell is a very convincing Cinderella with an excellent projecting voice and good stage presence.
The additional characters not in the original Cinderella story are a nice touch to the play. Smash and Grab, played by Jim Flynn and Stephen Taylor, are the obvious comedy of the play, as are the two sisters, Maxi Mum and Mini Mum. The two sisters are played by men, Colin Wilson and Kristopher Kahn. This hilarious twist is a definite plus for the play as the obvious differences add to their bold appearance.
Dandini, the Prince's assistant who is also looking for a bride, is an interesting. Cont'd on page A5 from page A4
ing character added to the script. His purpose is obvious and he fits in perfectly.
Cicely Muffet Bush, played by Nikki Moore, is a somewhat confusing character in the story. She plays the owner of Hog Sty Bay Cafe. Although it is difficult to figure what purpose her role has, the conclusion can be drawn that she is another way of connecting the story with Cayman and is also a love interest for Dandini.
Judy Steele's performance as the Fairy Godmother is excellent. Her voice is so mellow and carries very well. She also plays an old woman who meets up with Cinderella in the woods. It is possible that scene was added in order for the Godmother to have another reason to reward Cinderella.
Buttons is a very interesting character played by Tony Rowlands. He is crazy about Cinderella and is always there for her, even when she doesn't need him. The addition of this character is actually quite important because he also serves as a narrator for some parts of the story.
Other actors who play their roles well are Clive Munyard, who plays Baron Hardupp (Cinderella's father) and Valerie Cottier plays Baroness Mum Hardupp (Cinderella's stepmother). Both are convincing actors with roles that suit them, as they say, “to the T.” Together, the cast and crew succeed for the most part in combining visual comedy and verbal humour with song, dance and the traditional devices of this kind of play.
Cayman Drama Society has staged yet another good production with something for everyone in the audience. The last performances of Cinderella are tonight and tomorrow at 7.30pm with a 3pm matinee on Saturday.
All performances are at the Prospect Playhouse.
