Regal Trust Report December 2014
December was as usual very busy. With a flurry of Nativity plays, a Christmas Concert, the seasonal ballet from the Royal Opera House, an excellent one man drama, and of course the Christmas Pantomime.
This year, the trust embarked on a very ambitious project. To produce the best possible show, within the limitations of the building.
Professional set builders were engaged to produce a spectacular set, with many scene changes but designed so that they could be changed by a single person, or in our case a Panda.
Luxurious costumes were hired and then expertly fitted by our own fantastic team of wardrobe ladies.
Additional lighting was installed, and special effects were designed, including a magical flying carpet designed and built by Paul Daniels.
A mixed cast of professional actors and seasoned amateurs were engaged and supported by a troupe of Babes and Junior Dancers. Professional Musicians were hired to give the show that added professionalism.
In addition to the thirty people on stage a large support team of crew, chaperones and technicians were also assembled and our usual team of front of house volunteers were supplemented by additional local people, and sometimes visiting relatives to cater to the needs of the 2227 ticket holders.
The Trust invested a lot of time and money into the Pantomime, with the final cost likely to exceed £23,000, but the result appears to universally acclaimed as very successful from an artistic and enjoyment perspective and is also likely to make a financial contribution to the Trusts ongoing investment programme. The show also brought a lot of visitors to Tenbury, many for the first time, so will have also boosted both the local day & night time economy.
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