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Glasgow Panto's Wonderland: A Millennial's Quest for Love and Bravery
23 Nov
Summary
- Modern Alice seeks bravery, imagination, and love in Glasgow panto.
- Queenie of Hearts battles a millennial Alice in a West End to Dennistoun journey.
- Cast delivers delirious daftness with Ozempic and Alan Cumming gags.
Johnny McKnight's panto adaptation, Gallus in Weegieland, reinvents Lewis Carroll's Wonderland with a contemporary Glasgow twist. The story follows Alice from the West End to Dennistoun, embarking on a millennial quest for bravery, imagination, and love, all while facing off against the villainous Queenie of Hearts.
The production features a radiant performance from newcomer Jorgey Scott-Learmonth as Alice, whose relentless positivity contrasts with the Queenie of Hearts, played with ebullience by Louise McCarthy. The show is peppered with current gags, including references to Ozempic and Alan Cumming, ensuring lively entertainment.
Under Sally Reid's direction, the cast, including Catriona Faint as Hatter and Marc Mackinnon as Honey the Caterpillar, delivers a performance of "delirious daftness." Supported by upbeat songs and a striking set, this panto offers a uniquely humorous and engaging take on a beloved classic.
