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PREPARATIONS are already well underway for one of Ennis’ most popular pantomime shows.
The members of the all singing all dancing Pantaloons are in rehearsal for their latest show Cinderella, which arrives in Glor in December.
Cinderella adheres to many of the elements that have made Pantaloon productions so popular with audi- ences down the years, namely great dance routines, big, loud songs, and, of course, audience interaction.
Getting the audience to take an ac- tive role has been a staple ingredients of the Pantaloons experience and the
group hope that with Cinderella, the crowds will again be singing, danc- ing and shouting in the aisles.
The production, written by John Morley and directed by Leonard Anderson is full of lively characters including the mischievous Dandin1, family favourite Cinderella, But- tons, The Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming, The Baron and Baroness and not forgetting the ugly sisters.
According to producer and per- former, Maeve Fox, the Pantaloons will inject their own brand of mis- chief and fun into the show.
‘“Pantaloons present the familiar story of Cinderella as a traditional pantomime designed with quirks
and twists to delight the modern-day audience. The whole ensemble is looking forward to singing, dancing and being dramatic all the way to a happy ending.”
This year’s cast includes old favour- ites Ken O’Shaughnessy, Paul Cur- ley, Paul Cusack, Maeve Fox, Tina O’Neill and Geraldine Saunders.
They are joined this year by new- comers Aidan O’Gara, Andrew Kil- leen and Siomha Brock who will pay Cinderella.
There is also an expanded cast of extras and of course the Pantaloons resident musician, Gerry Mc Laugh- thee
Pantaloons pantomimes are a firm
favourite in the town’s calendar and Maeve invites everyone to come along on another fun filled festive journey.
Panto tickets are also available as Christmas gifts. Tickets on sale at Glor box office 065 6843103. Family tickets for two adults and two chil- dren cost €50. Single tickets cost €15.