When selecting which ones to use for the blog I look for pictures that tell a story. Here I like that her gesture is echoed in the background by the other people. Aoife Kennan in front as the Physician who is also running for Emperor in the fashion contest. There is a lot to take in for the eye here with all the different expressions. I would not have taken the same picture if I had been further back. Getting in close on the action really makes this shot come alive. Rudolph Murder (Olivia Le Andersen) seeks, through deceit, to acquire the crown in the big contest. There is a lot of pressure on the current Emperor (played by Aydan Greatrick) to find a great outfit so he can retain his throne. Who that is, is decided with a big fashion contest. In this story the crown of the Emperor goes to the most fashionable person in the country.

I took a lot of photos, here is a small selection that I picked out for you.Ī little bit of background. For the full list of the cast and crew, and there are a lot of people involved, see the show’s Camdram entry. They have done a lot of work preparing the set and medieval costumes, which together with nice stage light makes for a visual treat. The show is written by Joshan Chana, Ellen Robertson and Luke Sumner, and directed by Kennedy Bloomer.

Once a year the ADC Theatre puts on a really massive production, and this year the Pantomime is The Emperor’s New Clothes.

Eating with Emperors by Jake Smith