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Dear handsome princes, citizens of Christchurch, and all children between the ages of 8 and 80: you are invited to the Birthday Party of Briar Rose at Old Queens Theatre. See the Free Theatre present a children's production based on the Grimms' Sleeping Beauty. Help Briar Rose celebrate her birthday and share the entertainment and food at her party. In the banquet hall, guests will partake of food with the royal family prepared by gallant chef Richard Till, pass the parcel with the wise women and try to wake Sleeping Beauty from her slumber without getting lost inside the castle.
Cast:
Rose (Sleeping Beauty): Marian McCurdy
Queen: Ruth Hallam
King Simon: George Parker
Master of Ceremonies: Emma Johnston
Dick: Richard Till
Betsy: Marlies Fornasier
Brandy (Beauty): Rachelle Stewart
Sabida (Wisdom): Marcela Restrepo
Ruby Hilda Pompellier (Riches): Jessica Stringer
Edwina (Modesty): Allison Hall
Nga Wari (Good Nature): Samantha Boyce
Miss Lavina Robinson (Virtue): Greta Bond
Lilith (Reason): Kate Hamilton
Wilhelm (Bass): Leon Adams
Jakob (Guitar): Ryan Reynolds
Director: Peter Falkenberg
Set: Richard Till
Thanks to: Liz Bond, Sarah Franks, Raphael Franks, Aimee Boath, Noah Boath, NASDA, A Different Light Productions