GAOS is excited to announce our 2026 traditional pantomime will be Hansel and Gretel, by Alan P. Frayn.
The step-mother of Hansel and Gretel has had a spell put on her by the Wicked Witch of the Forest, making her mean, but by the end of the show the spell is broken and everyone lives happy ever after. This is a traditional English pantomime, based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm, expanded to include a handsome Prince of the realm, the traditional Dame and her daft son, and pretty daughter, and many more. And, as usual, good overcomes evil when the Good Fairy steps up to the job.
The Production Team are:
Director: Liz Williams
Assistant Director: Wenona Christie
Musical Director:Dave Quinn
Vocal Coach: Meghan Shanaphy
Choreographer: Bindu Kapur
Choreographer/Children: Alexia Chan
Stage Manager: Jo Beveridge
Assistant Stage Manager: Sébastien Miazza
Set Design & Painting: John Fox
Apprentice Set Painting: Casper Giraldo
Set Construction: David Wrigley & Mike Kaune
Lighting: Derek Mathieson
Assistant Lighting: Matthew Beveridge
Technical Coordinator: Adam Mathieson
Sound: Deyan Marinov
Assistant Sound: Gideon Lucard
Costumes: Margaret Mathieson & Liz Comstock-Smith
We are still looking for a Head of Props and Head of Hair & Make-up. Please let Liz or Wenona know if you would be interested in filing one of those roles.
Performances will be at Théâtre de Marens (Nyon) from Friday 27th November to Sunday 6th December 2026.
Auditions will be held from Tuesday 23rd to Tuesday 30th June 2026. An audition pack with all the specifics will be coming soon... Watch this space!
