DBIS STUDENT IN HK PLAYERS PANTO
It’s pantomime season, and Hong Kong Players is celebrating its 61st consecutive year of annual pantos with Robin Hood: The Panto.
Part of the ensemble cast, and performing with the Players for the first time, is Year 9 DBIS student Eloise Stewart (top row, second on the left). Eloise, who is taking drama as a GCSE and is quick to give a shout-out to her teacher Mr Piggott, has never seen a film version of Robin Hood but she loves the panto. “It’s really funny and has an interesting plot,” she says.
“In the ensemble cast, we’re all under 18; it’s basically just singing, dancing or being in the background of the scene. I’ve learned how to sing properly and how to collaborate well with other people while performing.” Best piece of advice from the director? “If you make a mistake, no one will notice, just make it look good and carry on!
“The rehearsals are really fun,” Eloise adds. “It’s fantastic to be around a group of people who all love what they’re doing. It’s a big show to perfect in a short amount of time, so we rehearse a lot. We want it to be excellent!”
Be sure to catch Eloise in Robin Hood: The Panto, running from December 1 to 11, at the Hong Kong Arts Centre’s Shouson Theatre in Wanchai.
For tickets, starting at HK$295, visit www.popticket.hk/en/event/robin-hood-panto.
[PHOTO COURTESY OF Hong Kong Players.]
