There was a large hole in the middle of Blunderland.
A whopping great blood spattered
Connaught Square chasm, which in this year's Alderney panto was where the action cleverly kicked - or should that be hopped - off from. Lewis Carroll's famous White Rabbit, emerging from the back of the Island Hall with mobile phone a-tinkling to remind him he was late, took us up onto a stage where workmen were scratching their heads over how to fill the gap (put their foot in it, was one tongue in cheek suggestion) - before deciding that the only sensible course of action was to have a cup of tea. Our valiant public works department were just the first of dozens of groups and individuals on the receiving end of the traditional light lampooning in Lee Flewitt's quickfire script. This year the story was wrapped around a theft of tarts and the irascible Queen of Hearts was not a happy bunny.
A larger than life cast of characters and dozens of ribald gags crammed into every scene kept the action bowling along. One of many stand out scenes was the Queen of Hearts - played by the talented Andree Gaydon-Smith - and her retinue playing golf with, instead of upside down flamingos, clubs with States Members heads serving as the thick ends. Fantastical, cartoon bright, costumes by Sue Gaydon and Ruth Hughes, vibrant sets and expert make up would not have disgraced a West End stage.
The Guernsey Bereavement Service has made three visits to Alderney over the past few months and would like to continue to help you. We are visiting the island again on
Tuesday, 23rd February 2024 and would invite anyone who feels they would like Bereavement Counselling to telephone the Bereavement Service Office on 257778 to make a time to meet one of our counsellors.
The Guernsey Bereavement Service has made three visits to Alderney over the past few months and would like to continue to help you. We are visiting the island again on
Tuesday, 23rd February 2024 and would invite anyone who feels they would like Bereavement Counselling to telephone the Bereavement Service Office on 257778 to make a time to meet one of our counsellors. 