Goldilocks And The Three Bears
Written by: John Morley
Directed by: Paul Richardson
January 2002
This well-known fairy-tale has been expanded into a much wider and more elaborate comedy-adventure circus story. Goldilocks is the daughter of Sadie, a vibrant circus owner. But the circus is doing badly: they need a really original turn. In addition they are plagued by a rival circus run by the villainous Benjamin Black. Through an ingenius plan, though up by Belinda, a good fairy disguised as a bare-back rider in Sadie's troupe, Goldilocks encounters the Three Bears in traditional manner. The bears are engaged as performers and are hugely successful. This makes Black determined to seize them for himself. Many adventures ensue - the audience being encouraged to help the good and destroy the wicked - and in the end, need it be said, all ends in rejoicing.Cast List
Reviews
From the moment the dazzling clown, Joey Wizzbang (Rosemarie Nelson) invited us to the circus, we knew we were in for an evening of fun from the Blackmore Players.
We were delighted by the circus performers in their sparkling and colourful costumes and then came the entrance we had all been holding our breaths for, of the circus owner Sadie Spangle (Paul Durham).
Pretty and trim Goldilocks (Sandra Trott) and Ronnie Ringmaster (Jane Amos) with those eyecatching fishnet-clad legs, provided the love interest and Goldilocks's visit to the three bears' home was eagerly anticipated by the knowing audience. Barry Young made a suitably villainous Bloodthirsty Black, the owner of the rival circus, and we all worried for the bears when they were drugged and locked away.
Help was at hand from the lovely Belinda (Lynn Bellinger) and Lady of the Lake, Rachel Young, who splendidly choreographed the show. The fun was enhanced by some wonderful scenes.
Our thanks to Paul and Susan Richardson, who directed and produced and provided the excellent music and sound effects, and to Shirley Parrott at the piano. Our thanks too to all the supporting crew and to everyone in the cast for an evening of sheer fun.
Incidentally, we were so pleased see that circus folk enjoy reading the Brentwood Gazette.
Pat Staley, 'Go!' part of the Essex Chronicle Series