to mention Beth Moran who played Duffy - her characterisation throughout was impeccable, never dropping it, hitting every mark, and catching the eye in every scene. One other impressive youngster was the smallest of the orphans, Sofia Elbahrawy. I’ve never seen so much attitude! She was brilliant, and at only 7 years old she delivered every line, every step, and every song like a pro. A highlight of the production was Sarah Thewlis as the villainous Miss Hannigan. Thewlis managed to inject humour into every scene while maintaining Hannigan's tough-asnails edge. The was wonderfully grotesque and unlikeable - just what’s needed for a classic villain. Gary Jones (Rooster) and Kira Richardson (Lily) were equally wonderful villains. Their performance with Miss Hannigan of "Easy Street" brought energy and laughter to the show. The trio's chemistry was spot on, and their timing impeccable. Special mention goes to Obi the dog, who won over the audience with ease - you could say stole the show at times! Peter Bowler as President Roosevelt embodied the slightly unhinged leader of the U.S. and brought a grandfatherly feel to the character. Jon Harrison as the dignified
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