|
CAST LIST |
PRODUCTION TEAM |
||||||
| Sid Sorokin | Kevin Quilty | Prez | Brian Minchin | Pop | Mick Thompsett | Director | Pat Thompsett |
| Babe Williams | Nicola Symon | Mabel | Laurie Bright | Max | Mike Stock | Musical Director | Guy Middlesmiss |
| Myron Hasler | Rob Hemphill | Mae | Judy Abbott | Joe | Jon Davey | Choreographer | Christine Morris |
| Gladys Hotchkiss | Clare Allsop | Brenda | Rosemary Minchin | Charlie | Mick Thompsett | ||
| Vernon Hines | Matt Richardson | Poopsie | Celena Bain | First Helper | Adam Graystone | Photography | James Cook |
|
Surrey Advertiser Surrey Advertiser Camille Harding Wallington Operatic and Dramatic Society presents its take on the 1953 Broadway smash The Pajama Game - a tale of love and labour dispute at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory. The show opened the factory workroom and after an impressive freeze frame from the chorus, they burst into the catchy number, Racing with the Clock. As is often the case with musicals, the acting was not as accomplished as the singing. There were some occasional line slip-ups and at times it was a little difficult to follow the story. However, the well performed and choreographed musical numbers more than made up for the odd bout of nerves from some of the actors. Notable performances were given by Nicola Symon who played Babe and the fantastic Clare Allsop who gave a hilarious performance as Gladys the bookkeeper. Both women delivered some first-rate solos but the real toe tappers were those performed by the whole cast such as Hernados Hideaway and Once a Year Day. The show may have lacked, the sassiness and sexual chemistry of other versions, but Wallington still managed to produce a vibrant, humours and thoroughly entertaining show, which clearly entertained the audience. |