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Daily Record
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Professional theatre company staging summer family pantomime in Ayrshire
Ginger & Jester Productions will showcase their newest production Hansel & Gretel this week. A professional theatre company will play it for laughs when they stage a summer family pantomime this week. Ayr-based Ginger & Jester Productions, a local theatre firm led by industry professionals, present their newest production Hansel & Gretel, which was never done as a pantomime before. Abbie Watson, co-producer, choreographer and musical director, said: "We are really looking forward to Hansel & Gretel. It's never been done as a pantomime before but we think it works really well and everyone will love it. "We have some students from our Ayrshire Youth Theatre (AYT) in it as well as professional actors, but the whole cast is outstanding - the comedy, the singing, everything. "Our youngest cast member who's playing Gretel is brilliant. She first came to AYT as we were rehearsing for The Wicked of Oz. She played Auntie Gem, and absolutely raised the roof, so she's definitely one to look out for. "The audience can expect toe tapping tunes, bent over laughter and just a right good time out to see a show." Abbie, 31, with co-producer Jerry Taylor, who is also a writer and director, have done three productions since they started the company in December 2024. Their newest production is running from this Thursday, July 24 until Saturday, July 26 with shows starting at 7pm, as well as a Saturday Matinee show at 2pm. The show will be held at The Tattie Shack in Monktonhill. Abbie added: "A very big shout out to Lizanne and Andrew from The Tattie Shack who have been absolutely amazing and have bent over backwards for us. The team and staff there are all so welcoming and friendly as well as the food being delicious." Abbie and Jerry have also bagged a huge deal as the new producers of Cumbernauld Theatre's Christmas pantomime, Baltic, later this year. The panto will be running from November 22 until December 24. Abbie said: "This is a huge scale panto and we can't wait to get started. Our cast are phenomenal and the team at Cumbernauld are absolutely a dream to work with. As well as that, we are also producing a Family Pantomime in Ayr at the same time, Beauty & the Beast, which will be held at Belmont Academy on December 20 and December 21."
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disney mines its past for another live-action remake in so-so 'Lilo & Stitch'
'Lilo & Stitch' joins a long line of Walt Disney Studios animated films to receive a live-action adaptation. In recent years that list includes the likes of 'Beauty & the Beast,' 'Aladdin' and 'The Little Mermaid,' all of which were unqualified successes. Whether 'Lilo' joins them remains to be seen. There are no surprises in this particular effort. It's by-the-blueprint filmmaking from director Dean Fleisher Camp (Oscar-nominated 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On') who recognizes what he has at his disposal here and only needs to not screw it up. The animated film grossed $273 million globally, so there's a built-in audience who remembers the film fondly. That audience, many of whom are now parents, have apparently turned their children on to the film because at the press screening I attended, there were plenty of young ones wearing or carrying Stitch gear. Who could blame them? The blue menace is cute, cuddly and despite his desire to cause wanton mayhem is also very loveable. More plush Stitches will be sold in stores because of this film, not surprising given that's part of the equation with movie-making and Disney is a master of it. That's a cynical observation, but it's also reality. That cynicism aside, if a film had nothing to offer, fans would not bother with the ancillary marketing materials like stuffed animals and T-shirts. And 'Lilo & Stitch' has something for audiences. Firstly, there's half of the titular couple, Stitch. Did I mention he's cute? How about cuddly? He's also the creation of a rogue scientist (Zach Galifianakis) That being stated, he's also a criminal on his home planet, which he escapes so that he can avoid being punished. That scientist, Jumba, is tasked with tracking his creation down with the help of a monitor, Pleakley (Billy Magnussen). But Stitch is a creature with his own mind. He crash lands in Hawaii (if you're going to crash land anywhere on Earth, there are few better spots) and finds himself mistaken for a dog. And, of course, he eventually finds his way to Lilo (Maia Kealoha), a lonely girl who lives with her sister Nani (Sydney Elizabeth Agudong). The sisters are going through hard times after the death of their parents with Nani doing everything to keep them together. Stitch's arrival complicates things as he revels in causing mayhem. For the audience it's enjoyable, comedic chaos. For the sisters it has real-life consequence, including the prospect of being separated. Coupled with the fact that Stich is being pursued by his creator and by the CIA, problems abound. We all know where this is going to go, but the important part here is the journey. Camp does his best who guide the audience through a convoluted plot that sometimes feels disjointed. What he gets right is casting Kealoha, who could be a doppelganger for the animated version of Lilo and manages to steal many of the scenes she's in. She and her CGI partner are the heart and soul of the film. Given its title that's the way it should be. George M. Thomas covers a myriad of things including sports and pop culture, but mostly sports, he thinks, for the Beacon Journal. Movie: 'Lilo & Stitch' Cast: Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Courtney B. Vance Directed by: Dean Fleischer Camp Running time: 1 hour 48 minutes Rated: PG (for action, peril and thematic elements.) Grade: B- This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Titular characters save 'Lilo & Stitch,' another Disney remake
Cision Canada
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Canadiana - The Musical Welcomes Storm Heroes with Free Concert Tickets on May 18th at Casino Rama Resort
RAMA, ON, May 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Casino Rama Resort is offering hundreds of show tickets on May 18 th to Hydro One, Rama First Nation, and local EMS workers and first responders who have spent countless hours getting the power back, cleaning up debris and tending to those that were hit the hardest during the ice storm this spring. A first of its kind musical featuring Canadian hits, "Canadiana - The Musical", is brought to you by Canada's veteran musical producer, Linus Hand, who produced Disney's "Beauty & the Beast", "The Little Mermaid", "Rent" and "Shrek". Canadiana is a fun, light-hearted Canadian tale featuring country's most iconic and memorable musical hits from artists like Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Anne Murray, Tragically Hip, Gordon Lightfoot and so much more. Tickets are on sale to the public now at MY CLUB REWARDS members can visit or call 1-800-832-7529 to book tickets. Quotes: Casino Rama Resort: "There's nothing more Canadian, than pitching in to help when you're neighbours need help. That's why we are inviting them in to enjoy "Canadiana – The Musical" as a token of appreciation. It is our pleasure to invite them to enjoy and we welcome all to come, said Glenn Trickey, Vice President, Operations, Ontario. Mayor of Orillia: "The City of Orillia experienced a once-in-a-generation ice storm that challenged the resilience of our community like never before. We are profoundly grateful to our local volunteers, community organizations, and the many partners who stepped forward to assist in our time of need. From restoring power and clearing debris to providing vital support to those most impacted, your dedication and collaboration have been nothing short of remarkable, said Don McIsaac, Mayor of the City of Orillia. Your efforts reflect the true spirit of service and community that defines Orillia." MPP Dunlop: "The damage caused by the recent ice storm tested the resilience of our communities and showed that when we come together, anything can be accomplished, said Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response. "I want to express my sincere gratitude to Casino Rama, for their generosity to our emergency responders who were on the ground helping impacted communities." Canadiana – The Musical Sunday, May 18 SHOWTIME: 2:00pm & 6:30pm Tickets: $35/$45 Genre: Canadian Musical Production (ALL AGES SHOW) Ticketmaster is the only authorized seller of Casino Rama Resort concert tickets. Ticket prices are inclusive of taxes and exclude any applicable service fees. SOURCE Casino Rama Resort
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton Refuses To Include Her Kids in This Stomach-Turning Royal Tradition
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Kate Middleton has always been about setting new royal precedents. Whether it be by blazing new trails (like supposedly picking a different school for her kids) or by nixing certain royal traditions, she is never one to put tradition before her maternal instincts. More from SheKnows Calling All Disney Fans! We Just Found the Cutest 'Beauty & the Beast' Dinnerware Collection at Target for Under $35 Today's Top Deals Joanna Gaines' New Hearth & Hand Spring Collection Dropped at Target & Prices Start at $3 Think Spring! Target Just Added Tons of Gorgeous New Patio Items Drew Barrymore's Beautiful Kitchen Appliances Now Come in a Limited-Edition Bright Blue Hue for Spring Now, the Princess of Wales is apparently saying no to a royal family tradition her kids Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6 are likely expected to take part in. '[King] Charles' daughter-in-law, Catherine, Princess of Wales, has put her foot down and insisted there will be no blooding for her children,' royal author Tom Quinn wrote in an excerpt from his upcoming book, Yes Ma'am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants. And this is where queasy readers might want to take their leave. Because 'blooding,' for those of you with strong enough stomachs (or an insatiable curiosity), is the royal family's tradition of going hunting with the kids and smearing them with the blood of their first kill. And while we know this practice and similar ones hold special meanings in many cultures … I also know that I'm getting woozy just thinking about it. Older generations of royals — including Middleton's husband Prince William and her brother-in-law Prince Harry — had to go through with blooding. In fact, the Duke of Sussex went so far as to detail the intense experience in his tell-all memoir, Spare. It turns out Middleton isn't the only one who wants to keep animal blood off her children's faces. It sounds like the Prince of Wales is pretty against it too. In his book Gilded Youth: A History of Growing Up in the Royal Family, Quinn said Prince William has been 'struggling with the traditional pastimes of the royal family as they become ever more unpopular with the public,' per InStyle. Before blooding even gets to be a possibility with his kids, Prince William is apparently wondering if plain ol' hunting is even 'suitable' for the young royals. And so despite what King Charles III might want (his position on blooding is unclear), we have to believe that a mom on a mission who has a future king in her corner will make sure her kids' faces aren't smeared with animal Top Deals from SheKnows Is Walmart+ Worth It? Giada De Laurentiis' Newest Cookbook Is Packed With Italian Super Food Recipes Stanley Tumblers Now Come With New Leakproof Lids & Customers Are Raving About Them Best of SheKnows These Celebrity Dads Paused Their Careers to Stay Home With Their Kids Get Some Ink Inspo From These Celebrities Who Have Tattoos Honoring Their Kids 30+ Baby Names Inspired By Iconic Real-Life Romances
