Judy Moore is directing this year, with the brand new script penned by UK writer Alex Jackson.
“Alex was working on the script for Beauty and the Beast when I contacted him and as a result writing it has been a collaborative process,” said Ms Moore.
“The script has been tailored to a Guernsey audience, with certain specific requirements (we need to be rude about Jersey) and discussion about local topics such as Guernsey Gâche (including how to make it rhyme).”
Set in the fictional French town of Petit Derriere, the story of a provincial girl who falls for the cursed Prince has been given “the full pantomime treatment complete with fairy rivalry, slapstick humour, local references and, of course, a glamorous, larger-than-life Dame with an eye for mischief… and handsome men!”
Steph Boscher is taking on the titular role of Belle – AKA Beauty – while her husband Tristan (pictured top) will be donning the Dame’s dress. Their 9-year-old son Thomas is also treading the boards this Christmas alongside his cousin Mia and her father James Larbalestier.
The Boschers’ and Larbalestiers’ are just one family taking part in this year’s panto – reinforcing GADOCs ethos as a family affair – with parents and children from four other families joining in the fun too.
Pictured: Mia Larbaltier rehearsing with peers for this year’s GADOC panto.
Other families taken part in the GADOC panto this year include the Jones, Bromleys, Wallens, and Luxons.
Production team and principal cast:
Director Judy Moore
Musical Director Craig Curzon
Band Lead/AMD Stephen Dixon
Choreographers Kirsty Chick, Amy Mumford, Debbie Collins
Stage manager Sol Phillips
Set build lead Ian Guille
Props Chantelle Jones
Costumes Jenny Bonham
Prompt Kath Prince, Pauline Telford
Belle Brioche Steph Boscher
Betty Brioche Tristan Boscher
Benny Brioche Berian Jones
Gaviscon Dani Robin
Prince & Beast James Larbalestier
Housekeepere Nicole Bromley
Gardinere Natalie Wrigley
Cusiniere Damian Wallen
Valet Ellie Luxon
Amour Katie Luxon & Mia Larbalestier
Vanite Debbie Collins
Tickets
This year’s GADOC panto will run for fourteen performances from Saturday 23 December to Saturday 6 January.
Most shows have limited availability however there is still good availability for the evening performances on 3, 4 and 5 January.
Tickets are available HERE or via Beau Sejour box office on 225200.
Tickets are £17 for adults, £12 for OAPs/Children. Tickets will be subject to a 7.5% booking fee applied by Beau Sejour/Gsy Tickets.
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