#sydney We headed to @riversideparra today for the brand new production of Snow White by Bonnie Lythgoe and had such a fun time watching our first panto! This production by @ozpanto has some similarities to the fairy tale but being a pantomime, it had many funny twists and turns, many references to other movies, shows, songs, old fashion funnies and much more which pleased every age group!
The show was very interactive which made us feel like we were part of the show and kept us laughing in many parts and kept the kids engaged! The crowd were big fans of Muddles played by Mark Jones, Snow White played by the gorgeous Eliza Sunderland and Prince Sebastian played by Tim Maddren and even though there was some dislike for the evil Wicked Queen, she was my favourite of all with so much charisma and wit with her confidant and servant Chambers played by Barry Pearl who was funny without even trying.
There were a few adult references and scenes that would have been lost by the younger crowd which is totally fine as they made the adults laugh and some new references that were too cool for adults to know apparently as my tween didn’t want to explain ha! I now understand the show’s saying that ‘Snow White is a show as much for the adults as it is the kids, if you let it be’, it sure is! Very well thought out from start to finish! Well done everyone and thank you for the funniest of afternoons!
The show is 2 hrs and 30 mins with a short interval so make sure the kids are well fed before you go although the candy bar is great and non alcoholic slushies nice too and if they are more alert in the day, head to one of the matinee shows. Snow White is on at the Riverside Theatres for another 9 shows and closes 21st September, so don’t miss it! #hosted #invited #SnowWhite #Pantomime #RiversideParra #TheatreMagic #FamilyFun #OzPanto
After five years, the queen of pantomime Bonnie Lythgoe is back! Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of bringing ‘panto’ to Australia, Bonnie Lythgoe Productions announces a brand-new version of SNOW WHITE running for an exclusive limited season from 7 September at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta.
SNOW WHITE was the first panto that Bonnie Lythgoe brought to Australia in 2014, and she’s delighted to charm audiences from ages 3 to 103 again with this special new fairytale production.
Also announced today is the casting of Australian musical theatre darling, Debora Krizak, starring as the glorious ‘Wicked Queen’. Debora has been a leading lady in productions spanning over two decades, including The Producers, Anything Goes, Mamma Mia, Cinderella, Billy Elliot, A Chorus Line, and Sweet Charity.
Update 18th July - Today Bonnie Lythgoe announced the wonderful cast she has assembled to bring SNOW WHITE to Riverside Theatres for an exclusive Sydney season opening on 7 September 2024.
Joining DEBORA KRIZAK as the ‘Wicked Queen’ will be beautiful ELIZA SUNDERLAND returning from the UK to play ‘Snow White’ alongside TIM MADDREN as Prince Sebastian. BARRY PEARL joins the cast direct from the USA playing the role of ‘Chambers’, the Queens confidant and servant. Barry is well known to lovers of the original ‘Grease’ movie as he played the role of ‘Doody’.
Event details:
Venue: Riverside Theatres, Cnr Market & Church Street, Parramatta
Dates: Sat 7 September to 21 September and a ‘Relaxed Performance’ Friday 20 Sept 2pm
Tickets: from $59
Duration: Approx. 2 hrs 25 mins (with an interval)