Jack - Crewe

http://www.lyceumtheatre.net/pantomime.htm

This page will be updated with news, photos and insider gossip during the build up to, and during the 2008/9 pantomime season. Check back for updates!

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3rd January 2009 - The panto is now closed

After 48 performances, Jack and the Beanstalk closed at about 9:30pm this evening.

It's been a fantastic show, and we've had alot of fun. Thanks so much to the cast and crew, but mostly to the team from the Lyceum Theatre. Thank you for making us so welcome yet again!

We're really looking forward to being back in December 2009 with Sleeping Beauty!

xx

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17th December 2008 - Another review is out

This time from the Crewe Chronicle....

http://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/crewe-news/local-crewe-news/2008/12/17/a-fairytale-of-messy-mayhem-and-mishaps-96135-22492143/

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8th December 2008 - The Reviews have started coming out!

The panto review from The Stage

http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/22656/jack-and-the-beanstalk

A review of the panto has appeared in the local press!

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/theatre/Theatre-Review-Jack-Beanstalk-8211-Crewe-Lyceum/article-529499-detail/article.html

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5th December 2008 - The production shots are out..

Here are the some of the production shots taken at the final dress rehearsal. Taken by our friend Adam Chapman (http://www.adamjameschapman.co.uk/) - thanks Adam!

Carolynne as Princess Tamara Kevin as Simple Simon Chris & some slosh!

Simple Simon & Dame Trot Frazer as Fleshcreep Pablo as the King

Kerry as Jack Lynne as the Fairy

SLOSH!!! Chris (Dame) & Pablo (King)

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28th November 2008 - The set is going in

The set goes in, watched by Director Rob. The Giant is rigged in his storage space - from some bars in the fly tower in the roof of the theatre.

The Lycem has one of the steepest raked stages in the country. We want to use one of WISH's BIG walking animatronic Giants on the stage so we've had to build an 'anti rake'. This means that the back half of the stage has been flattened. As a result, the Giant can walk on it. What it does mean though is that there has to be two steps on the stage, where the 'normal' stage at the front meets the 'anti rake' at the back. The fact the two steps are so high shows you just how steep the Lyceum's rake really is.

The cast sit in the auditorium and watch the set go in, while Pete finds his new home in the orchestra pit, with all his keyboards and the other band members

The cast start to rehearse on the stage (L-R - Lynne, Nicola, Carolynne, Pablo, Kevin, Kerry)

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26th November 2008 - More rehearsal photos are coming through

Louise, the panto choreographer, has been busy with her camera!

Rob working on Daisy Lynne & the Beans Kerry & the Beans

Kerry's getting into the swing Musical Pete Evelyn on Props

Sheila on Costumes Kerry & Carolynne

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25th November 2008 - Crewe light switch on

The cast were out in force for the Christmas light switch on in Crewe. Here are a few images of the night. Looks like they had a fab time!

L-R - Frazer Hines (Fleshcreep), Kerry Newell (Jack), Chris Casserly (Dame Trot), Lynne McGranger (Fairy), Carolynne Good (Princess Tamara), Pablo Raybould (The King), Kevin McGreevy (Simple Simon

Absoultely hilarious - the 'make your own snowman using toilet roll' competition! Lynne was 'wrapping' Frazer while Kerry was 'wrapping' Crewe's carnival Queen! Looks like Kerry won then?!

Turning on the Christmas lights!

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24th November 2008 - Pablo, Lynne and Kevin

Pablo, Lynne and Kevin help out with a christmas event at the Bridgemere Garden Centre

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20th November - Rehearsals Day 4 and company meal

Lynne and Kerry get into costume

The team go out for dinner. Photos: Left - Kevin (Idle Jack) & Rob (director); centre left - Lynne (Fairy) and Nicola (dancer); centre right - Frazer (Fleshcreep) and Kerry (Jack); right - Liam (Giant and Dancer) and Louise (Choreographer)

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19th November - Rehearsals Day 3

Lou's been snapping away again!

Lynne - with her script (left) with Kerry & Liam (Middle) &having a cuppa with Kevin (right)

Kerry's getting in the swing of being Jack (with Liam & Nicola playing Daisy the Cow)

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18th November - Rehearsals Day 2

Rehearsals are into their second day - here are some photos!

Carolynne Company Mgr Jenny Rob shows the cast the set plans

Kerry and Frazer Liam & Nicola ( Daisy), Chris and Kev set the dairy routine

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17th November, 2008 - Rehearsals have started!

Our roving report on the road (and show choreographer!), Lou Redmond, will be keeping us up to date with photos and images from rehearsals! Sorry if the quality isn't brill - Lou is taking photos while dancing some times!! Lou will be snapping daily so we'll try and keep as many photos coming as we can.

Yes, rehearsals are now under way. Lynne flew into the UK for mid-day on Sunday 16th November and was quite jet lagged for her first day of rehearsal. All the cast and crew turned up (thank fully!) for the first day and got straight into the important business of eating a welcome buffet!

Lynne & Chris Nicola, Chris, Kerry & Liam Adele (wardrobe) & Richard (Prod Mgr)

Following that, it was time for a read through and for rehearsals to commence.

L-R - Pete Golding (MD), Jenny Thurston (Company Mgr), Lynne McGranger, Frazer Hines, Liam Walsh, Pablo Raybould, Nicola Kirkham & Rob Marsden (Director)

We're not quite sure what Pete is saying to Kevin in this photo, but we have been reliably informed Pete was keeping time to the click track CD as Kevin sang!!!

Getting to know each other a little better - L-R Fraser, Liam, Pete, Kerry and Carolynne

Ah, the props have arrived and are ready to rehearse with!

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4th November 2008 - Coming to a billboard or a bus near you this November and December....

On the buses around Crewe and Cheshire

Billboards around town...

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22nd October 2008 - Giant Training

Liam Walsh, who is playing the Giant in Crewe recently came over to WISH for his 'Giant Training Day'. See our 'preparing for panto' page for some photos of the day.

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8th October 2008 - Some great stories on Pablo...

So, you're coming to see Jack and the Beanstalk at Crewe and you think you've never heard of Pablo Raybould. Well think again! Very shortly, Pablo will to appear in "Britannia High" the new ITV hit show. Don't say we didn't warn you!

Also, watch out for the new Royal Mail Christmas stamps. Can't say any more at present, but believe us, if you're sending 2nd class post Christmas cards this year, you're going to see ALOT of Pablo!! Click here for more info - http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/shop?catId=9300091&pageId=shp_prdlist&category=cat70390006&gear=shop#link6

Then to top it off, he's also going to be on your screens this Christmas in the ARGOS advert.

So you think you don't know Pablo Raybould... well, as we said before, think again!!

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8th October, 2008 - It's big, it's mean and it's coming to a billboard near you!

Watch out for these billboard posters around Crewe - click on the image to enlarge

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20th September, 2008 - Some images from the Babes audition day

The panto venue - the lovely Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

Preparing for babes audition day 5 (4 other venues done) Why is Lou always so cheerful?!

The auditions panel (Lou, Steve, Rob & Sarah) get a team photo.... first one went a bit wrong!

Rob (Director), Pete (Musical Director) and Lou (Choreographer) meet up

Lou puts the kids through their paces.... however, we're not quite sure how Rob came to be auditioning (see third photo!) He says he was just walking through the room, but we think he secretly wants a part!

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20th September, 2008 - The panto babes are cast!



     The 40+ recalled in the afternoon for round 2             The two teams - the 'Beans' and the 'Stalks'

Thanks to the 100+ babes who registered to audition for a part in Jack and the Beanstalk!

All auditionees performed in front of  Robert Marsden (Director), Louise Redmond (Choreographer) & Steve and Sarah Boden (WISH Theatre Ltd).

We were absolutely delighed with the standard, and are pleased to announce that this year, there will be 2 teams of 10 babes performing, as well as 6 'reserves'.

Well done to all who were successful - we can't wait to work with you!!

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11th September 2008 - Panto Launch images

Every year in mid-sept, the venue does a 'panto launch' for the council & local press. 5 of the 7 cast were present (Frazer, Carolynne, Chris, Pablo & Kevin.) Lynne & Kerry sent videos saying hi. Rob (Director) & Lou (Choreographer) were there. Here are some photos. Click on the thumbnails for larger images.

Rob & Lou Kevin, Frazer, Chris, Carolynne & Pablo Frazer, Chris & Carolynne

'Daisy' Frazer Frazer and Carolynne Kevin

Kevin, Carolynne & Pablo Auditorium (& cactus!!!?) Preparing the stage

Signing Autographs Rob & Lou (& buffet!)

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3rd September 2008 - Here's the flyer!

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27th August, 2008 - The panto is cast - here's who will be appearing in Crewe for panto 2008/9

• Lynne McGranger (Home & Away) as the Fairy
• Kerry Newell (Fun Song Factory) as Jack
• Frazer Hines (Emmerdale) as Fleshcreep
• Carolynn Good (Fame Academy) as Princess Tamara
• Kevin McGreevy (Brum) as Simple Simon
• Chris Casserly as Dame Trot
• Pablo Raybould as the King