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Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs (2006/7)
Former EastEnder Anita impresses in villainous role:-
Anita Dobson is pretty scary, at moments giving us something like a nightmarish vision of a dyspeptic Anne Robinson.
Actually, Anita's a class act, a fine performer, who relishes her words, beautifully executes her comic villainous business and belts out a good song. Her quality is crucial to the show, her well-judged malevolence being a good foil to the general pleasantness of all around her.
An extract from: East Anglian Daily Times (Essex edition)
Ivan Howlett, Thursday 21 December 2006
*****
Show is enchanting
Anita Dobson, best known for her stint in EastEnders as Angie Watts, now has a new castle and is the evil Queen Esmeralda.
Her wicked queen is brilliantly evil, terrifying all but the boldest of youngsters while the parents were delighted to see her back on form and an excellent turn singing a rap song proved she's still got Angie's game-for-a-laugh spirit. This is a show to suit all tastes, with songs, dance, comedy and fun all thrown together to create a colourful, cheery festive and fun-filled.
An extract from: Ipswich Evening Star
Helen Johns, Wednesday 20 December 2006
*****
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Anita Dobson as evil Queen Esmeralda, is versatility personified. She
clearly relishes the chance to come across as nutty as possible and her
singing voice is in fine fettle.
An extract from: The Stage Tuesday 2 January 2007
*****
Wow, Anita is as brilliant as ever. Her rap song (which incidentally she wrote
herself - is there no end to this girl's talent) was beautifully sung as was
a Queen song, 'I Want It All' of which Anita's husband Brian May CBE,
adapted for Anita to sing especially for the pantomime!
Her comedy routine is SO funny, especially when she says what she wants to do with poor Snow White.
Anita really captivated the audience and i am sure, The Regent Theatre,
Ipswich, can look back with pride for having this wonderful production at their Theatre, albeit a difficult time for their Town.
Very well done to all the cast, crew and production team!
I would also like to Thank very much all of Anita's fan club members who made the journey from far and wide to go, see and support Anita and the Show. Bless You!
Carole White - coordinator for Anita's fan club
29 December 2006
*****
Last night I saw Anita perform in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in Ipswich. It was such a big build up for me. When I arrived at The Regent Theatre I was so excited. Then the show started.
When Anita came on I couldn't believe what I saw. She was so good as the Wicked Queen. She was so funny as well. It got
better and better throughout the the show. Anita sang 2 songs. She did a rap song which was really good. Also she performed Queen's "I Want it All". Both of them were done very well.
Throughout the show she made me laugh and and was very good at different voices.
Afterwards, I came away on a high. It really ended 2006 on a high note for me.
Its the first time I have seen Anita on stage and it wont be the last.
Congratulations Anita you really did well.
Happy New Year to all Carole and everyone in the fan club, Lee x
*****
How great it was to see Anita in snow white as the wicked queen no other actress in the world can ever play the part better. I had a very enjoyable evening my congratulations go to the cast, anita you're simply the best because nobody does it better.
Love Ken