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| 14-12-2011 | Congratulations to Paul and the cast of Aladdin The Stage reports: - Paul Hammond deserves an award for this production of Aladdin, based on the original script of the story from 1865. In my dozen or so years of reviewing pantomimes, there has never been anything quite as impressive, along with the fact that the performances are of the highest quality. Rob Forknall as Widow Twankey and Mark Wingett as Abanazar lead the way, along with Alex Winters and Ben Jennings as Wishee Washee and Kassim, with shades of Ant and Dec. Sam Attwater as Aladdin and Clara Beauchamp as Princess Jasmine (understudy for Poppy Jhakra) perform a couple of excellent duets, which leads me to the biggest improvement in the Pavilion pantomime this year - a seven-piece band hidden in the pit. What a difference that makes from the over-amplified backing tapes of the past. There is a good mix of music, from rock and roll to swing, designed to appeal to all ages. One of the many highlights of this show is the astonishing Duo Du Cirque with Nikki Crockett suspended on two pieces of silk high above the stage. High praise too for choreographer Emma Rogers - the dance routines are superb and no expense has been spared on the costumes. I
have photographed the dress rehearsals of many Pantos on the South
Coast. When I saw Aladdin through my camera lens I knew this was
something special. Glen Harris - Director - South Coast Productions |
| 14-12-2011 | One sleep to go and the 12 Days will be released. Just adding the final touches to all the company graphics and we are nearly there. |
| 09-12-2011 | Its nearly midnight and I have just surfaced from the editing room. Its looking good, I will be sending out a few preview copies to those who have assisted in the production. All on target for the 15th |
08-12-2011 |
Oak Grove College had theatrical glamour mixed with a touch of Hollywood when cast members of the current Worthing Pantomimes, Snow White and Aladdin, together with a full film crew descended on their drama room. The children were doing their part in filming the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ to raise funds, local awareness of the college and most importantly, to have a great time making a film. The whole event was the brainchild of Glen Harris and David Dowling of South Coast Productions who usually make promotional videos. The children were already excited at the prospect of being on film but when the Mayor of Worthing and her husband joined them, it was obvious that it was going to be more than just singing a carol. After a practice run, there was a knock at the door and every head turned to see Snow White, Prince Charming and Muddles from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (on at the Connaught Theatre until 31st Dec 2010), followed closely by Inspector Ping Pong, Speciality Act - Duo Du Cirque and three girls of the Harem from Aladdin (on at the Pavilion Theatre until 2nd January 2011). The atmosphere was now electric. Only sixteen days separated the initial idea from the final filming session and credit must go to the children and teachers who did a truly fantastic job of learning the carol, despite losing half of their rehearsals due to the snow. Supported by the professional singers, the children sang their hearts out, producing a performance worthy of any of the town’s theatres. The performers spent a lot of time having their photographs taken with the children and then signed the prints for them to take away as a cherished momento. Gasps and cheers filled the school as the Duo Du Cirque gave an impromptu performance in the atrium, drawing a crowd of amazed children and teachers. Sixteen hundred pounds in sixteen days has been an enormous milestone for South Coast Productions’ first attempt at serious fundraising but it is hoped that the final total will rise much higher. Local businesses from thebestof Worthing group have paid to appear in a parody version of the carol which is now spreading rapidly around business websites, YouTube and Facebook. Donations
are still needed and can be made via South Coast Productions or
directly to Sharon Kettlewell at Oak Grove College.
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| 08-12-2011 | Today
is the big day for the children, very excited, we are recording live
at the college. I can't wait to see the look on their faces when their
guests arrive. I will post some images so you can see, as soon as
I can. I will tweet our progress  through
the day |
| 07-12-2011 | Worthing Homes have pledged money for project - Thank you |
| 07-12-2011 | Steeles have pledged money for project - Thank you |
| 07-12-2011 | The Mayor of Worthing will be attending and may even join the children for a carol or two |
| 06-12-2011 | Day
01 - The children of Oak Grove College and the Panto Cast from Snow
White and Aladdin |
| 07-12-2011 | Carpenter Box have pledged money for project - Thank you |
| 03-12-2011 | The last day has been sold, a big thank you to Titanium Web Designs for buying day 6 |
| 02-12-2011 | We are on our way to all of today's shoots, if you can't be there or need to cancel please ring 01903 251050 - 07958 967236 |
| 02-12-2010 | Very busy day on the 2nd we have 6 companies to film - BNI, La Belle, Splash FM, Shoreham Car Auction, PEP the printers and Reel Cafe |
| 01-12-2010 | Please go to the 12 Day FaceBook page and "LIKE" this will help raise even more money |
| 01-12-2010 | Off to bennett griffin solicitors to film day 7 |
| 29-11-2010 | Quality
Kwik Dry Cleaners have filmed their day 8 lines |
| 29-11-2010 | A
gift aid form and donation information - will be available as a
download this afternoon Gift
Aid Declaration DOC |
| 29-11-2010 | Care
Wise have filmed their Day 2 lines |
| 29-11-2010 | Splash
FM have joined the 12 days and will be singing Day
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| 26-11-2010 | By
26th we had signed up nine companies from thebestofworthing including,
Bennett Griffin, PEP the printers, Quality Kwik Dry Cleaners, Carewise,
Reel Catering, La Belle, Shoreham Vehicle Auctions, BNI Worthing |
| 25-11-2010 |
Worthing Theatres joined up with some of this years pantomime stars
to come down to Oakgrove college to sing. |
| 24-11-2010 | South
Coast Productions started work contacting Oakgrove College and booked
the 8th December for our recording date Thebestofworthing contacted all business members to find ten companies to get on board Facebook fan page was produced – put in link |
| 23-11-2010 | The 12 days appeal project was conceived |
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