Overall Rating: A Mediocre ★★★
As far as pantomimes go, this adult-targeted Scouse panto, with its slew of jokes and an impressive musical score, might seem like an entertaining choice for a night out with friends. However, it’s worth noting that this production might not resonate with everyone.
Set out to capture the essence of Scouse humor, the show unfortunately stumbles in its execution, particularly in the first half. The repeated innuendos, with the audience shouting ‘We Want Dick!’ and ‘We Want Pussy!’ quickly lose their charm, transitioning from humorous to tedious.
The storyline, a rather brash reimagining of the tale of Dick Whittington, centers around Master Dick Head’s efforts to rid his town of a rat infestation. Yet, the character portrayals by Adam McCoy as Dick and Andrew Schofield as King Rat fail to strike the right chord. McCoy’s Dick lacks the charisma essential for a protagonist, while Schofield’s overly camp performance diminishes the villain’s authenticity.
The musical score, while impressive, seems to clutter the narrative, with each line hastily leading into another song, contributing to a sense of frantic disarray. The pantomime does include classic elements like audience interaction, a fairy narrator, and local references, but these too fall flat due to their repetitive nature, mirroring lines from previous years.
Compounding these issues were noticeable mishaps with the set, including missed cues for props, which should have been ironed out during rehearsals.
Lindzi Germain, playing Mrs. Head, despite showcasing a strong vocal range, unfortunately comes across as excessively foul-mouthed, failing to elicit the desired reaction from the audience. Her remarks, seemingly off-script, garnered cheers, but these appeared to be more in agreement with her critique than in appreciation of the performance.
Overall, while the panto has its moments, it struggles to maintain a consistent level of humor and engagement, leaving much to be desired in terms of plot and character development.
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