NODA REVIEW

                              "The Pirates of Pittenweem"

Director: Robin Ozog                                      Musical Director: John Howden

This was a very innovative production, which was a pleasure to watch and listen to.  There were lots of clever twists, local accents and references which added to the appeal of the evening.  Costuming was spot on, as was the extra Scottish music.  A lot of thought and preparation ahd clearly gone into the production.  It was great to see so many people on stage - especially men.  Robin Ozog excelled as the Pirate King, with Billy Naismith a strong Frederic.  Brian Shaw made a fine job of Samuel, with Robert Douglas Kerr an imposing Major-General and yes, we really did hear every single word of that song!  Dave Smith as the Sergeant of Police and of course the Policemen themselves provided much comedy.  Elaine Young displayed her Scottishness to the full as Ruth and when I saw the show, Linda Milne (Mabel) had lost her voice and her songs and dialogue were sung most efficiently from the pit by Claire Porterfield.  Linda's voice did return for the end of the week.  Other principal parts were all well played.

Director
Robin Ożóg

Musical Director
Robert J Howden

Rehearsal Accompanist
Ali Moore

Dramatis Personae 

Major General Stanley - Douglas Kerr

The Pirate King - Robin Ożóg

Samuel - Brian Shaw

Frederic - Billy Naismith

Sergeant of Police - Dave Smith

Mabel - Linda Milne

Edith - Fiona Vallance

Kate - Alayne Bowring

Isabel - Louise Munro

Ruth - Elaine Young