It’s a hard life for poor Heidi in Pumpernickel’s Tavern. The greedy Innkeeper and his bossy wife treat her like a slave. And up in his castle, gormless Count Dracula and his gummy grandmother are planning a dinner party, with Heidi as the main course!
Luckily, she’s got her friends to help – her faithful dog Bruno, her best friend Frankie and the handsome Prince Ludwig. They’re joined by the outrageous Dame Nellie and her gang of silly school girls. But when Professor Crackpot transforms Frankie into a Superhero, the fun really begins.
A hilarious family pantomime full of huge laughs and jolly pranks – and not a bite in sight.
Cast
Frankenstein – Nathan Mullane
Heidi – Steph Barker
Herr Pumpernickel – Joe Tello
Frau Pumpernickel – Pam Murphy
Bruno – Matthew Patenall
Prince Ludwig – Emma Houldershaw
Buckles – Luke Stewart
Professor Crackpot – Josh Watson
Dame Nelly – Adam Harrington
Agnes – Kerry Palmer
Ethel – Amanda Stewart
Mabel – Marianna Christou-Carroll
Bridget – Steph Wadkin
Constance – Susan Murphy
Dracula – Jason Kingsley
Granula – Karen Ioannou
Chorus and dancers – Megan Cartwright, Jess Cooper, May Driscoll, Emily Hooker, Poppy Hutchins, Gracie Kingsley, Neil Jones, Vikki Jones, Melanie Lenihan, Laura Paton, Paige Ryder, Ellie Smith, Libby Smith, Kaylah Stewart, Amy Young
Crew
Directed & Produced – Louise Archer, Samantha Cartwright & Emma Houldershaw
Musical Direction – Richard Boon & Howard Strudwick
Band – Richard Boon, Howard Strudwick, Jeff Collins, Brian Dolan, Eddie Hooker, Meryl Riley, Bernie Toff, Jo Cooper & Angela Moore
Costumes – Karen Ioannou, Vera Boon, Jo Cooper, Pam Murphy & Sandie Wright
Choreography – Louise Archer, Emma Houldershaw, Vikki Jones, Laura Paton & Steph Wadkin
Scenery – Hired from UK Productions
Additional Scenery – Richard Boon, Peter Curwen & Emma Houldershaw
Props – Richard Boon, Samantha Cartwright, Jeannie Curwen, Peter Curwen, Kerry Palmer & Paige Ryder
Lighting – Harvey Young
Sound – Tom Culley
Spotlights – Bern Hutchins & Tabi Murphy
Wigs & Make-up Supervisors – Charlotte Allen & Nancy Farrell
Make-up Team – Millie Braisher, Sophie Calder, Holly Paeckmeyer, Daisy Pepper, Becky Stewart, Claire Stokes, Reena Taylor, Romi Trup & Rhianna Turner
Stage Manager – Samantha Cartwright
Backstage Crew – Louise Archer, Peter Curwen, Ricky Dee, Barry Euesden & Daniel Norman
Prompt – Jo Cooper & Lynn Jones
Publicity – Lynne Tyson & Louise Archer
Programme – Lynne Tyson
Posters – Emma Houldershaw & Josh Watson
Additional Design – Dick Tyson
Refreshments – Pam Murphy
Front of House – Nigel Wright, Rochelle Collins, Jeannie Curwen, Lynn Jones, Dave Moore, Tony Riley, Lynne Tyson, Sandie Wright & Claire Driscoll
Dame Dresser – Alexsia Dee
Chaperones – Lynne Tyson & Sandie Wright
Some Clips from Frankenstein the Pantomime 2024