Pantomime Reviews

For many amateur theatre companies performing pantomimes, NODA write reviews and local papers may attend to promote the production. Here’s a selection of recent reviews of productions of my Pantomimes by press and producers.

“The Rapunzel story, without falling into the trap of just re-writing Disney’s Tangled” (NODA on Rapunzel)
"Funny, modern twist on classic pantomimes with freedom to create our own material and adapt the script to suit our… (Dalton Amateur Dramatic Society on Rapunzel)
★★★★ "Very funny scenes. Good old Traditional Pantomime with plenty of jokes for all ages." (Perth Drama Club on Dick Whittington)
★★★★ "A great script. Good for groups with a Youth Theatre or Dancing school members." (Thurnscoe Amateur Dramatic Society on Cinderella)
"Roaring with laughter in the aisles." (NODA on Peter Pan)
"We had a jolly evening at St Pauls Drama Group." (NODA on The Wizard of Oz)
★★★★ "A wonderfully fun script for some strong principals!" (1812 Theatre Company on The Wizard of Oz)
"Oodles of fun that brought all ages together in their enjoyment." (NODA on Aladdin)
"Innovation and interpretation gives a full-length Panto, themed around hair and its associated activities and accessories." (NODA on Rapunzel)
★★★★ "Alex worked closely with us to get the story we wanted." (The Wayfarers Pantomime Society on Sleeping Beauty)
★★★★★ "A fantastic script that most certainly has something for absolutely everyone." (Whitehaven Theatre Group on The Wizard of Oz)
★★★★ "Excellent script. Alex is really helpful and responsive - definitely recommend." (Tweed Theatre on Peter Pan)
NODA North West District #1 Award Nominated in 3 categories! (NODA Award Nominated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
“Many of the characters were portrayed in different styles which was most original.” (Somerset Drama on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
"Enjoyed by the audience, young and old alike, and sold out nearly every show.” (The Daily Record on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
"Embraced the new without abandoning any of the core essentials that all Pantomimes should contain." (NODA on Cinderella)
"This adaptation worked tremendously well, first and foremost thanks to the excellent script by Alex Jackson" (NODA on The Wizard of Oz)
“A roller-coaster of running-gags, jokes and song and dance” (NODA on Cinderella)
★★★★ "A great, fast paced and entertaining script suitable for all ages." (Blairgowrie Players on Snow White and the Seven Christmas Elves)
★★★★ "Very funny, suitable for all ages to enjoy. " (Purbrook Primary School on Cinderella)
"Action moved on a pace, snooze you lose." (NODA on Sleeping Beauty)
★★★★ "The script is funny and entertaining for all ages... an exceptional show with lots of laughs." (The Acting Bairns of Stonehouse on Once Upon a Time in Pantoland)
"It was a pleasure to get out of the house to see a very accomplished pantomime." (NODA on Rapunzel)
★★★★★ "Lots of great jokes and slapstick routines. Our audience loved it!" (The Buildwas Players on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
"Alex appreciates that pantos should be fun and punchy and appealing to all ages." (Illminster Entertainment Society on Aladdin)
★★★★ "A wonderful script full of gags and interesting characters which is adaptable to different cast sizes." (Wellington Arts Association on Once Upon a Time in Pantoland)
"Innovation and interpretation gives a full-length Panto, themed around hair and its associated activities and accessories." (NODA on Rapunzel)
Winner of Best Pantomime and multiple nominations for NODA North West District #1 Awards (NODA Award Winning The Wizard of Oz)
★★★★ "Bang up to date, with lots of great jokes and slapstick routines. Our audience loved it!" (The Buildwas Players on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
★★★★★ "Hilariously funny! The audience were highly entertained." (Tarbolton Primary School on Jack and the Beanstalk)
“Delighted its local audience and won new recruits to appear in next year’s panto production.” (NODA on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)