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)