by David Ashton, Daniel Hewitt & Tom Hewitt
About
Once Upon A Rhyme is a traditional pantomime but based on nursery rhyme characters. It is a brand new story penned by David Ashton and Daniel Hewitt, with original music composed by Tom Hewitt. Additional music is from Adrian Marple, who composed songs for the first version Once Upon A Rhyme, performed in February 1992.
Synopsis
The Crooked Man attempts to seize control of the kingdom, ruled by the King and Queen of Hearts, by damaging the economy on which it is run. He is aided by his henchmen, Eeny-Meany and Miny-Mo. However, once he kidnaps the heroine, Bo-Peep, and her sheep, our hero, Tommy Tucker, is determined to beat him assisted (or hindered) by the café owner, Mother Hubbard, and her entourage, which includes Simple Simon, and her children, Jack and Jill.
Cast
| Bo-Beep | Rosie Blissett |
| Tommy Tucker | Claire Walshe |
| Mother Hubbard | David Ashton |
| Simple Simon | Paddy Earnshaw |
| Crooked Man | Roland Chesters |
| Jack | Phil Gibbons |
| Jill | Sarah-Jane Manning |
| Eeny-Meany | Guy Johnson |
| Miny-Mo | Paula Benson |
| King of Hearts | Nigel Gray |
| Queen of Hearts | Maggie Savill |
| Knave of Hearts | Sian Kenyon |
| Grand Old Duke of York | Jonathan Murray |
| Frere Jacques | Daniel Hewitt |
| Mary Mary | Michelle Rea |
| Old McDonald | Julia Robertson |
| Polly | Anna Miquel |
| Sukey | Helen Ashton |
| Little Moppet | Kitty Gilbert |
Crew |
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| Director | Daniel Hewitt |
| Musical Director | Tom Hewitt |
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