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SNOW WHITE
Verdict: Breathtaking Snowie Banishes Mum and Disney.
London - to December 02
A mother murdering her pretty daughter was too much for the Brothers Grimm (let alone Walt Disney). So step-mothers have been unfairly labelled for centuries. Liberation is at hand in a flash of Snow White's wistful smile. In this remarkable and powerful version, the original legend is restored.
Snow White's come from the National Theatre, it's parking for a week at the superb Harrow Arts Centre, then it's off to Broadway and America, so hop on at train to Hatch End and catch it now.
Hilda Gardner's the (pertly sexy) Queen. She's fond of her baby daughter till someone whispers Snow White's prettier. After that, the flaring of jealousy destroys love, and leads to murder.
Adam Bampton-Smith's the excellent huntsman and all of the seven dwarves. The dwarves are a fine improvement on their cartoon lineage, and their affection for their new housemate's real and touching.
You may feel that Sarah-Louise Young's the prettiest Snow White to have bitten an apple (copyright Eve). She brings the grace and elegance to the part necessary for mum to hate her guts, and legions of little girls to want to be Snowie. And of course - little boys (and their dads) to fall in love with her.
It's suitable for the tiniest children, who were wrapt with attention while munching crisps on this day. And for the adults there are layers of drama and meaning. It's one of the most remarkable plays around at Christmas - or at any other time, and a must-see.
Olivia Jacobs, director. Jon Fiber, composer/musical director. James Whiteside, lighting design. Isla Shaw, design. Toby Mitchell, creative producer. Will Evans, stage manager/technical operator.
Acknowledgements (include): Two casts including: Nicola Harrison, Hester Musson and Sara Hillier. Athan Osborne (Mirror Concept). Victoria Jarrett (Costumier). Paul Clarke (Scenic Painter). Karen Wood Props (Construction). Pascal Wyse (Trombone).
Original concept (alpha order): Adam Bampton-Smith, Hilda Gardner, Olivia Jacobs, Sarah-Louise Young.
END
John Park
reviewed Tuesday 17 December 02 / Harrow Arts Centre
production company: Tall Stories
Fringe Report (c) Fringe Report 2002-2011
