Pantomime Review

Shoreline pushed the boat out that little bit further last year with their annual pantomime, writes Becca Taylor.

‘Slow White and the Seven Hoodies’ featured a gang of miscreants who helped the beautiful Slow White defeat her evil stepmother so she could truly be the ‘brainiest of them all’. 

After a rocky start, (the opening song was a bit unusual) the cast settled reasonably well into their roles. Rex Liddiard, or ‘Wilma Ballsdrop’ was undeniably the star of the show. Almost offensively confident, Wilma was a stunning Southern Belle of questionable gender and orientation who kept the audience laughing throughout the show. 

The plotline was intended as a spoof of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, but this was not entirely successful. Over-complications led to some strange scenes, and I’m still not entirely sure why Charlie Sheen made an entrance, but there were some clever twists and jokes that saved the overall plotline of the show. 

Performances were good but quiet from most of the cast, and direction seemed to be strong throughout. 

Close-to-the-bone jokes, normally featuring SU staff, are a hallmark of Shoreline shows, and there was no exception here. Tongues here pushed through cheek, but I’m told there was a mistake on the day, and the intention was not the result. There can certainly be call for sensitivity, but we must continue to allow our societies to challenge where they feel appropriate. 

Shoreline continues to go from strength to strength and are still a society to watch this year.