Mother Goose at The Gaiety features a groundbreaking cast, including Bea Webster and Benedetta Zanetti, who make history as the first two D/deaf actors to perform in a hearing-led pantomime in Scotland. The production, written by Ken Alexander and Fraser Boyle, showcases performances in British Sign Language (BSL), Sign Supported English, and spoken English, supported by the inclusive theatre company Solar Bear. Alongside the lead roles, the cast includes Fraser Boyle as Mother Goose and other notable Scottish performers such as Gavin Jon Wright and Chiara Sparkes. The production runs from November 22, 2024, to January 4, 2025, marking an important step towards accessibility in the arts.
Cast and Creative Team for Mother Goose at The Gaiety
Cast
Fraser Boyle
Mother Goose
Jamie McKillop
Kelvie Goose
Chiara Sparkes
Alice Goose
Gavin Jon Wright
Hugo McNumptie
Bea Webster
Angel
Dani Heron
Diavola
Rachel Campbell
Mandy
Gregor John Owen
Mac
Ciara Flynn
Mandy
Benedetta Zanetti
Margherita
Lewis Kerr
Mo
Creative Team
Fraser Boyle
Writer
Ken Alexander
Writer and Director
Stuart William Fleming
Music
Sarah Wilkie
Choreography
Alisa Kalyanova
Costume and Prop Design
Ailsa Muro
Costume Supervision
Mark Walters
Set
Wayne Dowdeswell
Lighting Design
Fraser Butler-Milroy
Sound Design
Jennifer Bates
Creative Director/CEO, Solar Bear
Vince Hope
Artistic Director, The Gaiety
Solar Bear
Theatre Company
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Theatre Company
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