“It’s always hard to add something different to such well-known tales but the cast and production crew certainly have managed it this year. The costumes are breathtaking, as are the hairstyles which almost give the cast a cartoon feel in look and vibrancy.”
“All the elements of a traditional panto are there, and director Ryan McBryde has no fear employing them, it’s what we want and get in slosh spades! The creative team fill the stage with colour and joy, ”
“The real stand out is the amazing set and costume design by Jasmine Swan. The icy visuals are stunning from the get go and the world of Costa del Colch is made so vivid by the beautiful dressing and backdrops, as well as being able to take us to more specific locations with ease and depth. In the programme, Swan says she wanted to “go a bit wild” with the costumes and boy, has she! Every character is wearing a unique foam wig with outrageous dress silhouettes and bold colour palettes. It’s a true delight for the eyes.”
“The use of colour throughout the whole show, and is a visual delight. The costumes of the characters stand out prominently, designed with distinctiveness in mind.”
Sleeping Beauty (Mercury Theatre 2023)
UK Pantomime Awards Nomination for Best Set Design
Photographer: Pamela Raith
Director: Ryan McBryde
Writer: Guy Unsworth (with additional material by Antony Stuart-Hicks)
Set & Costume Design: Jasmine Swan
Scenic Backdrop Illustrator: Anya Allin
Lighting Design: Matt Ladkin
Sound Design: Nico Menghini
Musical Director: Paul Herbert
Choreographer: Rosie Mather