and confidence to project further. Act Two opened with a company number, with standout solo verses from Tristan Campbell and Louisa Johnston. Both singers added charm and depth to this pantomime, elevating the performance. Klaus, the circus ringmaster, was portrayed by young Archie Dinsdale. He brought determination and focus to the role, and his confident delivery suggests he would make a fantastic Town Crier in a future pantomime - great work, Archie! Evie-Mae Heald played Otto, the good owl who helps save the children from the witch. Her delivery was strong, with great diction and comic timing. Evie-Mae handled the mostly humorous lines effortlessly, and it was clear she knew her material inside and out. The dancers in this production exuded elegance and confidence, their bright smiles and enthusiasm lighting up the stage. They performed with excellent energy, executing controlled lifts with safety and grace. The comedy duo Basil and Nut-meg, played by Libby Hall and Poppy Adamson, were a great addition to the ensemble. Both performers demonstrated strong comic timing, and their scenes together were filled with great energy. Poppy's stage presence has grown considerably since I last saw her perform, and she was
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