This is our theatre review of Snow White And The Scouse Queen at Liverpool‘s Hope Street Theatre. So, let’s take a look at Snow White!
Synopsis Of Snow White And The Scouse Queen
It’s Christmas time, and that can only mean one thing: pantomime! City Theatre presents this production of Snow White, which differs a little from the typical tale. So, Snow White and Will Grimm are heading to Liverpool to confront the wicked Queen, Anastacia. But of course, the Queen has her ways, and so both of our heroes face struggles amidst their quest.
Fortunately, though, some help is at hand. Because Happy (the lone representative of her clan, as her six friends are stuck somewhere over the water) is here! As is Fairy Hope and her magic wand. Yet there’s only so much they can do with Queen Anastacia, who has her trusty right-hand man Hench. Not forgetting, too, the comic capers of Buttons and his mother. So, will the Queen continue to rule (and ruin) Liverpool, or is her reign finally in vain?
Analysis Of Snow White And The Scouse Queen
The story is easy to follow, and as alluded to, there is a twist on what you would expect. I won’t give away spoilers about the storyline here. But there are definitely some pleasant surprises that veer the arc in an unexpected direction. More notable, though, is the humour that we get. Snow White has some good lines, and Buttons and QEII both crack up, for real, numerous times.
But it’s Happy that steals the show with some hilarious comments and self-ironic statements about her role. Not to ignore her amusing dance moves during one particularly emotional scene involving Snow White and Princess Ava. There are also some notable music performances, as well as a fair few tracks that the audience is welcome to sing along to. This especially applies to the final number, which leads to the biggest reaction of the evening, as intended.
Summary Of Snow White And The Scouse Queen
City Theatre’s production of Snow White runs at the Hope Street Theatre until Saturday 10 December. And it’s worth attending to get some early Christmas cheer with a unique take on a classic story.
