The Witless Whittingtons & Shoo

28/01/2024

That's all folks! We would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who came and saw our show...for your boos, your cheers your laughter and your applause. We hope you enjoyed the show as much as we enjoyed doing it. Until next year! X

26/01/2024

3 shows down...2 to go...last chance to catch Dick and the gang tomorrow at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh 11am and 8pm! Book your tickets now! Love from all the cast and crew!

25/01/2024

See you 2nite!

24/01/2024

Wee sneak peak of our last rehearsal...join us tomorrow for opening night!!! Excited!!!

24/01/2024

Starts tomorrow night!!!!! Hope you see you there from all the cast and crew!!!!!

24/01/2024

MEET THE CAST!!!
Introduce yourself & the character you play?

My name is Veronica or mama V to the young uns 😀

Why did you decide to perform in this production?

I love being part of such a wonderful cast so when the opportunity came round I jumped at the chance to join!

Who are you closest to in terms of your fellow cast members?

We really are like one big family. Love them all

In your opinion, best costume?

I'd have to say Dame Donut

What is your must-have things in your dressing room?

Coffee!

Who do you think is most/ least like the character they play?

Most like I'd have to say Ryan as Dick as he is so funny and loveable...least like would be
Alex who plays Duke Rat as he is a kind and genuinely lovely young man.

Do you have a favourite line/moment?

Dame Donut: "What about the eggs?"
Dick: "Don't look at me, I only laid the table"

Gets me everytime!

What has been your biggest challenge in this role?

Learning my lines !

If you could play any other character, who would you play & why?

Definitely Fairy Godmother...she is loving, caring and uses her magical powers for good. She spreads love and joy and that's what we are trying to do with this production...bring a little magic to Omagh

What is the last thing you do before you go onstage?

A glass of water and wish everyone the best of luck!

21/01/2024

MEET THE CAST!!!
Introduce yourself & the character you play?

Ella Connolly I play Eccles the robber and tavern owner

Why did you decide to perform in this production?

Had done previous pantos. Heard this one was starting - could not wait to get involved.

Who are you closest to in terms of your fellow cast members?

King Richard(actually my father - he made me say it) No favourites we all get on great.

In your opinion, best costume?

Dame Donut - love that dress

What is your must-have things in your dressing room?

Am I allowed to say WKD. Sorry meant to say water or place-bo as we call it.

Who do you think is most/ least like the character they play?

Most like character probably Alex-he plans to take over the world.

Least like there character - King Richard he's nothing like a king - total eejit (Sorry father)

Do you have a favourite line/moment?

Prison scene-Linda I'm Spartacus

What has been your biggest challenge in this role?

Learning lines. Thankfully not that many.

If you could play any other character, who would you play & why?

Bark or growl-They have the best time goofing around.

What is the last thing you do before you go onstage?

Slug of place-bo(water). Then just panic before stepping out

20/01/2024

19/01/2024

MEET THE CAST!!!

Introduce yourself and the character you play?
My name is Ciaran Doran. I play a character called Dame Donut. I heard that her real name is Ursula but she doesn’t publicise that because it means she’d be a D.U.D.

Why did you decide to perform in this production?
I decided to play the role because I wanted a chance to bake pies onstage.

Who are you closest to out of your fellow cast members?
I am closest to the person playing Shoo the Cat because they’re always within striking range of my rolling pin (and other objects).

Best costume in your opinion?
I think the King has the best costume but I don’t envy him wearing it because it’s quite elaborate.

What are your dressing room must-haves?
In the dressing room, I must have water, a chair at some point, and fresh socks.

Who are most and least like the characters they play?
I think the King’s Knights are brave, and have a fantastic sense of humour, just like their characters.

Do you have a favourite line/moment?
I like it when the heroes encounter the Scarecrow.

What has been your biggest challenge in this role?
I can’t say which challenge is biggest right now because I’m still working on solutions for several!

If you could play any other character who would it be and why?
I’d like to play one of the Duke’s Guards so I could get to see the crocodiles.

What is the last thing you do before you go on stage?
I always double-check my props are in place before the stage call.

18/01/2024

Come see our Lynda on stage! Lynda will star in "The Witless Whittingtons & Shoo" as The Royal Page at Strule Arts Centre! 🎭

The show runs from January 25 to 28, with evening shows at 8pm and a special Saturday matinee at 11am. Tickets are £12 or £40 for a Family of 4 🌈

Secure your seats at 🎟️ struleartscentre.co.uk/show/the-witless-whittingtons-shoo/

Get ready for laughter, excitement, and make sure to keep an eye out for some familiar faces!

18/01/2024

Not long now.....

17/01/2024

MEET THE CAST!!!!

Hi I’m Alicia Coyle and I’m one of king Richard’s knights...I’m Ca

I’m have done pantomime for 5 years now and I love every minute of it

I’m am close to all of my cast members but I’m close with Dawid

In my opinion is that mary gormley costume as growl is the best.

A glass of water and cuddles from Dawid.

I love the fairy godmother (Maya) and the least character is Alex (the duke rat)

My favourite line is the scene from bark and growl when bark says to growl make sure the pies aren’t poisoned

The biggest is learning my lines and learning the songs

I would like to play growl because Mary’s role is so funny

Take a deep breath and hug Dawid and off I go.