A long time ago in a galaxy far away… yes, even further than Zoetermeer, it is a period of civil war. The galaxy has been a peaceful federation for a millenium, ruled by the Galactic Senate in the planet Croissant, but … there is trouble afoot.That’s how the Anglo-American Theatre Group in the Hague’s pantomime started in the Theater aan het Spui. The plot was an amusing satire of Star Wars. The mysterious evil Sniff Lord Sneakinus had declared himself Emperor of the Galaxy, and was trying to take over the galaxy, together with his 2nd in command Darf Moeder. It turns out that this is a difficult task. Led by Princess Lila, Mrs Behindyou, Luc Behindyou, Hank Single, Boochakka and her allies, the Jellye Knights, they fight against the powers of evil in the Galaxy, and win.
A number of 3E-students, Ms McMillan and Ms Twose attended the pantomime on the night of Friday 25th of November. A variety of jokes, beautiful costumes, fantastic sets and lots more were some of the things we got to see. A lot of people came to the theatre to see this pantomime which is a very typical British theatre experience, where the audience has to interact with the actors. Many enthusiastic children (and adults) cheered along with the ‘good guys’, and shouted boo whenever the ‘baddies’ came on stage. With the help of, among other things, audience participation, we saved the group from the ‘Killer Moon’, good conquered evil and everyone lived happily ever after! It was a really fun evening and a recommendation for next year for everyone who likes going to the theatre.
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