Bewitchment on Black Ice

Devised & Choreographed: Nicky Scott

Landor Theatre
10 Dec 2015 – 9 Jan 2016

Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful Princess who was adored by everyone. But after falling in love and having her heart broken by a foolish lover, she descended into despair. She banished her goodness into an enchanted mirror and became the formidable Enchantress, using her magic to turn the snow black. Every Christmas, the black ice reminds everyone of her power. But only true love can thaw her icy heart — and the question is, who could ever love her?

Reviews

“If stars were to be awarded solely for ballsy bravura then Robert McWhir‘s take on this fairy tale pot-pourri would be a 5-star Fantasia.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Jonathan Baz)

“This is a pantomime on ice for adults. Here you will find skating, dancing, singing, acting, jokes, and a large slice of camp all rolled into one. The cast are all excellent, particularly Jeff Raggett as Rumplestiltskin, and the entire show thoroughly enjoyable.”
(UK News On Ice)

“This is an ambitious show and the cast do well to skate in an area that requires precision to a degree that some professional skaters would find challenging.”
(Gay About Town)

“Jeff Raggett grasps the role in a true classic fashion which is hysterical.”
(Gay About Town)

“Pure fun and frivolity.”
(Gay About Town)

“There’s a sense of chaotic charm to it all.”
(The Gizzle Review)

“Settle in and this is an entertaining, if not bewitching, little romp of high camp.”
(The Gizzle Review)

“Some of Nicky Scott‘s ensemble dance work is impressive – Ryan Ford Iosco‘s Prince Charming and Chantelle A’ Court’s Snow White in particular.”
(Jonathan Baz)

“Ruth Petersen‘s Belle … was a gem.”
(Jonathan Baz)

“The tiny Landor Theatre gets full marks for bravery for programming the first ice-dancing show of any off-West End theatre.”
(Time Out)

“An enchantress spirals into madness, turning her snow-bound kingdom as black as her soul.”
(Time Out)

“An inadvertent comedy has to be seen to be believed.”
(The Stage)

“There are some good lighting effects creating atmosphere and setting.”
(LondonTheatre1)

“A solo given by Prince Alluring (Chris Cauduro), and a later one by Rumpelstiltskin (Jeff Raggett) show clearly that there’s nothing quite like a live rendering.”
(LondonTheatre1)

CAST

Malevolent: Paulette Smart
Rumplestiltskin: Jeff Raggett
Prince Deluded: Nicholas Chiappetta
Prince Charming: Ryan Forde Iosco
Prince Alluring: Chris Cauduro
Cinderella: Tara Smart
Belle: Ruth Petersen
Snow White: Chantelle A’Court
Female Understudy: Kardine Gray
Male Understudy: Christopher Bailey
Captain Hook: Tom Whalley

Voices:
Narrator: Jeff Raggett
Malevolent/Witch: Emily Lynne
Witches: Sinéad Wall & Lucinda Withers
Mirror/Witch: Joshua LeClair
Announcer: Tom Whalley

CREATIVES

Devised & Choreographed: Nicky Scott
Director: Robert McWhir
Musical Supervisor: Inga Davis-Rutter
Script: Tom Whalley
Design, Programming & Technical Manager: Richard Lambert
Video Design & Projection: Max Spielbichler
Skate Fitting & Skating Consultant: Alan Seabrook
Costumes: Nina Morley
Poster/Programme Design: Rob Cook
Production Photos: Paul Nicholas Dyke for PND Photography
Production Support: Hannah Roza Fisher & Daniel Finn
Set Construction: Tom and Ollie Baum for Arts Tech Ltd
Skates supplied by: Sk8Bling at Lee Valley Ice Centre

Production: Theatrica Limited in association with Hot ’n Cold Shows International and LAMBCO Productions.