Pinocchio - Public Opinion

Our Panto 2003/2004 ran from
26th Nov 2003 until 31st Jan 2004

Here's what the public thought about the show! During December 2003 and January 2004 we invited you to send in your comments about PINOCCHIO, our brilliant panto! Many thanks to everyone who sent us a comment!
FROM	COMMENTS
Lynne Madden from Rutherglen Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 4th Feb 2004	An excellent show! Been taking my little boy since he was one and now taking his little girl. Both children and Grandparents love it. Well Done!!!!

Mary Dunbar from Glasgow Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 29th Jan 2004	Just had to tell you how much I enjoyed the pantomime tonight. It was really wonderful. Can you tell me how old Gary Hollywood is? And I thought the Cat and Fox were superb. Very good comedy duo. Will they be in it next year? Which Panto are you doing? (Webmaster's Note: I think Garry is young! For info about next year's Panto you'll just have to keep an eye on our Coming Shows page during 2004!).

Jim Campbell from Knightswood Sent his comments to the Pavilion on 26th Jan 2004	Thought I was going to burst my sides laughing! Jeannette Krankie was so funny and the one liners were excellent. Brilliant cast and well produced. Hope to see them back soon.

Steven cook from Mount Vernon Sent his comments to the Pavilion on 25th Jan 2004	It was fan dabi dozi! The Krankies were brilliant! Hope to see them next year. It's true what they say! The panto at the Pavilion is all ways fan dabi dozi! Please keep it up!!!!

Carole K Spencer from Helensburgh Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 24th Jan 2004	Excellent singing, artwork & costumes. Very entertaining & amusing! Just the ticket to cure any cold wintry blues! Would thoroughly recommend to anyone!!

Steven from Mt Vernon Sent his comments to the Pavilion on 22nd Jan 2004	It was fan dabi dozi! Especially the Krankies. Are you bringing them back next year?* Please do and if they are I will be there! And what is next year's panto? (Webmaster's Note: To find out about next year's Panto you'll just have to wait and see! Keep and eye on our Coming Shows* page during 2004!).

Alison Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 19th Jan 2004	Loved it! Especially the wee schoolboy bit!

Ann McAneny from Ruchazie Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 17th Jan 2004	As usual the Pavilion did us proud. The Panto was fun and laughable. The Krankies were great and you never know what is going to happen next! All the cast were great especially Christian who is always great! See ya Chris!

Jess King from Livingston Sent these comments to the Pavilion on 17th Jan 2004	My best regards to all you're people who made our year today at the pantomimes! You really know your stuff! I thought the Fairy was a nice as I've seen fairy wise for weeks! You must work hard with all your scenery, lights and the band was amazing...trumpets and stuff! I'm already looking forward to next year...is it true you are thinking of doing JUDGE DREAD * the musical at some point? A man on the bus told me that! I enjoyed Pinocchio very much and we will be back next year with the gang. How long do you think the Krankies can keep it up ? They are fabby. Ta very much! (Webmaster's Note: Keep an eye on our Coming Shows* page for all new and planned shows!).

Sylvia Pearson from Glasgow Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 17th Jan 2004	Hello! Well done everyone .We have had some laughs but this takes the biscuit! I love the Krankies so much it hurts...........Gary Holiday is dishy as is Christian (my mums mum thinks)!!! We had chips on the way home and sang Spirit in the Sky 'till the bus driver ran out of Berkley Super Kings then he was very crabbit! Pinochio was fandabbydosey!

Arianne Fox from Bothwell Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 17th Jan 2004	I was at the Panto last night... I was meant to come on the 25th but I had other plans and I was so upset when I found out I couldn't go. Luckily my dad managed to get a few tickets for last nights show and I was delighted!!!! I thought the panto was brill and I haven't laughed so much in a while. The Krankies were excellent and I really enjoyed the Barbie Girl song!!!! I would like to say 'hi' to Gary Hollywood and Alison Douglas 'waves'! I hope to see u soon I will definitely be back next year. Thanks for a great night out. It was Fan-Dabi-Dozi!

Beth Brown from Whitburn Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 13th Jan 2004	Just a wee note to say this panto was as fan-dabi-dozi as always! My mum, daughter and I haven't laughed at anything else as much since we came to see Cinderella last year. Can't wait to see what the Krankies and crew have in store for us next year. Please hurry up with tickets - we can't wait to book!! Thanks again to all involved

Mr McGregor from St Pauls High School Sent his comments to the Pavilion on 12th Jan 2004	Yes, I do indeed surf the web, Webmaster! No doubt my Foundation pupil to be will be slightly perplexed to find this out. (Are you listening Lesley Anne?) My love and best wishes to my former colleague and good pal, Jane McCarry. Like the pupils I miss her too.

Lesley Graham from Pollok Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 12th Jan 2004	Hey again I hope Mr McGregor doesn't surf the web! I have him next for Drama anyway so I'll tell him he's been mentioned ha ha! I'm actually going to come to see the Panto again cos I usually come with my mates but they've not been yet. So I'll hopefully be back 2 see it again, its really really good!! Oh well then Mr Webmaster at least I mentioned you. Thanks again, old buddy!* I have good news. I entered a competition to be in a Busted video. So on Friday there I was down in London shooting the video with Busted and I realised all the hard work that you put into setting up the stage! So well done! It looks like hard work! Hope 2 be back at the Pavilion soon! * (Webmaster's Note: I'm just a youth!).

Nancy Dougal from Tillicoultry Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 11th Jan 2004	Fantastic! My jaws were sore with laughing!

The Robertson Family from Dumbarton Sent these comments to the Pavilion on 10th Jan 2004	What a fantastic show. The Krankies are just brilliant. All the stars were great including the dancers. Will be back as usual next year. Best wishes to all of you for 2004.

Wima Craig from Mosspark Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 9th Jan 2004	You'se have done it again so yees huv! Everyone had real fun time at yer show last Wednesday afternoon. I was with 12 old women who laughed all the way through it. Agnes McAfee had already eaten to tubs of ice cream and she was bending doon for another. I whacked her haun way ma rolled up programme and said "that's mine you!" A great laugh. How do yees dae the kind o show? And the singing was brilliant too! Alice McAfee said a couple of things aboot Christian which were filthy! I tell you, she fancies him! Pass my 'thank you' tae the Krankies. They r magic even though they're gettin on! Dae they huv any weans do you know? They would be brilliant wean actors tae if the did!

Leonard Cuminsky from Boston USA Sent his comments to the Pavilion on 9th Jan 2004	Dear Pavilion I would like to say how much I enjoyed Pinocchio on fourth of January. I am an American married to a bonnie Scots girl and was over seeing her large family (who come every year) and we had a whale of a time (as did Krankies). I'm recently coming out of a depression caused by my time in Vietnam, after seeing some things a man ain't supposed to ever see... so having fun like this to me... is like water in the dessert, its a big carrot for a starving horse.... I need to laugh and you guys slayed me from beginning to end.!!!! Hopefully I will be back next year if the dark angel spares me and I can once again forget nam and enjoy the Krankies, funny guys and everyone else who worked so hard. We don't get this kinna thing back home...maybe you should take it??? (To America). I will thank you guys once more and wish you so well in the future and look forward to visiting your theatre once more. Yours in great appreciation Leonard

Sandra Hearle from Barrhead Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 8th Jan 2004	At the show on Tuesday 6th January with the Barrhead New/Paisley Gazette. Fantastic, really enjoyed the show. Haven't laughed so much in such a long time. The Krankies are FanDabi(Double)Dozi! My 7 year old daughter thought Ali (Blue Fairy) was brilliant from her costume to her singing.

Stuart Anderson from Barrhead Sent his comments to the Pavilion on 7th Jan 2004	Brilliant!

Lesley Graham from Pollok Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 5th Jan 2004	Hey Hey its me! Lesley ha ha! I bet u all remember me from last year well, I'm back this year! Tee hee! But this year I'm not as obsessed with Garry Hollywood and I wanna say sorry 4 sendin' that valentines card to him! He must have been well freaked out! So, I'm sorry Garry! I seen he got married in February. Ahh was gutted! Nah, I was at the time, but I'm really happy for him. So, sorry again for freaking you out! The Panto this year was awesome and Jane McCarry, who played the cat, was my old drama teacher at St Pauls. So can ya tell her I said 'hello'. She was a great teacher and she was brilliant in the panto along with Mark Cox!! Well hopefully they all enjoyed doing the Panto. The whole cast as usual are outstanding!! And Garry is still as gorgeous as he ever was! I'm really happy for him now he has his own family, so good luck with that Garry! I know it's a tad late but I'd like to wish everyone a happy new year and I'll look forward to next years panto!! Usually I write big essays so sorry if this is really long but the pantos at the Pavilion are so good I just cant help it! Once again good luck Garry, as for Jane McCarry you should come back to St Pauls. We all miss you and you're way better a teacher than Mr McGregor. Ha Ha! Don't tell him I said that cos I want a good mark for drama! Ha Ha! Sorry I'm babbling on... Ha Ha! Bye bye... P.S The Krankies and the dancers were awesome too! Oh, and the webmaster cos no one ever mentions him/her! By the way webmaster will Jane and Garry read this so they get my message? (Webmaster's Note: She's a he! A pleasure. I'm sure the Pavilion Management Team will give to Jane and Garry a copy of all feedback to read. As for Mr McGregor, does he surf the web?).

Linsay Harvey from Falkirk Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 4th Jan 2004	A brilliant show, a very entertaining show for all age groups, hoping to see it again before it finishes

Chris Wason from Penilee Sent his comments to the Pavilion on 2nd Jan 2004	Me and my friends went to see the spectacular panto on hogmanay and we found it fan-dabi-dozy! I myself love the Krankies and I like to keep up to date with what they are getting up to. Their website is good too!! I loved how Janet advertised the video and Christians CD in the middle of the performance! ACE! The Jimmy Krankie act has to be the best I have ever seen and I would have paid my 11 pounds just to see that at the end... Please send my regards and thank you to the wonderful duo (a signed photo or something would be brill ;-) I absolutely love them and I will be at whatever their next performance is! Keep up the good work! The Cast are great! Happy New Year! JIMMY ROCKZ! Thanks for the years and years of fantastic entertainment!

Rosalind McConnell from Newtownards Northern Ireland Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 1st Jan 2004	I thought Janette Krankie doing the Barbie Booby Song was brilliant! Wee Jimmy Krankie was hilarious! I was glad I got her autograph. Her video is really good and I was glad I got talking to her and my dad was hoping she will come to Belfast this year.

The Mellington Family from Falkirk Sent these comments to the Pavilion on 29th Dec 2003	Hello everyone! My family and me have just returned fae the panto and had a magic time. I tell yees, Derek Lord terrified the Bairn that much she was sick on her new cardigan! My wife is thinking of taking it back for a refund, she's no chance but there's nae telling her! The fox was getting sooo angry with that cat I felt if he had a blade on him he would have tanned her jaw for her cheek! I loved when Janette blew up her things. What a laugh! What are you going to dae next year? I have been tae you the last 6 years. Will it be the same again next year? V good. (Webmaster's Note: Next year? Better and better! Keep an eye on the coming shows!).

Allyson Ewart from Coatbridge Sent her comments to the Pavilion 28th Dec 2003	What a brilliant panto this year. We go to the Pavilion every year on Xmas Eve and this has been the best so far. The Krankies are just great, especially Jimmy. The Barbie Booby song was great, she is such a great performer. My hubby could not take his eyes of the blue fairy, mind you she was stunning and very good on the skates. We were 2nd row from the front and we got a great view. Cant wait to see what one you are doing next year. Was there really a fire half way through????? (Webmaster's Note: Can I smell fire? Must be my PC over-heating again!).

Martin Logan from Bishopbriggs Sent his comments to the Pavilion 28th Dec 2003	I was at your panto on Saturday 27th December and loved it. This has been my forth panto at the Pavilion and I thought Cinderella was the best but now I think Pinocchio is the best panto you have done. My favorite members were The Krankies, Alison,Gary, Jane and Derek. My main comment about this show was it had lots of lazers, fire, water and fireworks. One question... what is next years panto? Please tell me! PS Thank you Jimmy for your autograph and I love the video! (Webmaster's Note: Next years panto? You'll just have to wait and see!).

Stacey Short from Bishopbriggs Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 23rd & 25th Dec 2003	This panto was fan-dabi-nosey. I myself was in panto this year and decided that since the Pavilion is such a nice place I would come and see Pinocchio with Alison on skates and Garry on stilts. It was inevitable that the Blue Fairy and Lampwick would get together! Could u please tell me if Nicola Park has had her baby yet? And send her my love. Hiya! It's Wee Stacey again. I went to see Pinocchio on Monday the 22nd December and I was in stitches the whole way through! Especially when Pinocchio was dressed as Barbie! And when he was Jimmy Kankie again and was being thrown around by Geppetto. Lampwick was looking gorgeous as usual (not actually Lampwick but Garry Hollywood who is a stunner) and the fairy on those skates! It's nice to come to the panto as I myself have just finished performing in panto. I really would love to find out how to get into one of the Pavilion pantos or one of the shows. (Webmaster's Note: Stacey - Merry Christmas. We'll pass your best wishes to Nicola and Garry!).

Patrick McBride from Glasgow Sent his comments to the Pavilion on 22nd Dec 2003	This was my niece's first pantomime and at several points we were all in stitches we really got into the pantomime spirit and hope to have an even better time next year! By the way, what is on next year in April here? (Webmaster's Note: Patrick - the full details of the spring 2004 shows will be on the Pavilion website within a couple of weeks... keep an eye out for details on our COMING SHOWS page).

The Ward Family from Glasgow Sent these comments to the Pavilion on 22nd Dec 2003	The Krankies were brilliant as was the rest of the cast. The panto with the Krankies gets better every year (the Barbie song was great).

Archie Davidson from Glasgow Sent his comments to the Pavilion on 17th Dec 2003	I really enjoyed your concert. It was lovely. I remember seeing the panto 30 years ago at the Pavilion. Drink was cheaper then, and fags! After the panto I would go into town get drunk and batter someone wearing glasses! Don't do that now! Go to pantomime concert with the grandkids and laugh at the Krankies who were smashing as where everyone. I'll be back next year if I'm still here... I almost wet myself laughing, that would be a first! (no wetting myself laughing!) Give my regards to Christian. I was in the Army with him, I think. My regards to everyone in the wonderful concert. They bangs are loud tae, eh? (Webmaster's Note: Archie - sounds like you are a tough Glasgow character! We're sure you'll be about for a good few years yet. Enjoy!).

John McDowall Hamilton Sent his comments to the Pavilion on 17th Dec 2003	Very funny and a pleasure to watch this fabulous show featuring the Krankies, Jane McCarry, Mark Cox and all the cast.

Diane Morrison from Falkirk Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 14th Dec 2003	Great show, my 11 year old was in stitches laughing at wee Jimmy!!! I haven't seen Christian for years but he's the same great entertainer as he was last time I saw him. Gary Hollywood is just brill as was the whole cast....the band were excellent even though they were unseen under the stage, pity that!!

Alice Braer from Tollcross Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 13th Dec 2003	We have been to see your performances twice now and we think it is amazing. I hope you can put my poem up for the Krankies to see as it is the first year in 12 that I haven't been with my Granny because she was taken to heaven last October. I have made a poem for the Krankies and everyone... My granny was took to God last October and we miss her all the time, She was out at her friend Brenda's eating cheese and wine, She loved the Krankies and the panto fun, She will be seeing us laughing all the time and be mad she couldn't come! Mummy and Daddy say her illness was very bad but coming to the panto was as much fun as she had every had. If they have a Krankies panto in heaven everyone would agree they are FANDABBYDOSES! Thank everyone and the Krankies. (Webmaster's Note: Alice - I'm sure they've got a web cam in Heaven and that your Granny can still see the shows! Happy Christmas).

Susan Smith from Clarkston Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 7th Dec 2003	Thoroughly enjoyed Pinocchio. Good jokes, music, dancing (particularly the children). The fox and the cat were superb. Especially the Ant and Dec impressions. Well done!

Steven Thomson from Cardonald Sent his comments to the Pavilion on 3rd Dec 2003	I took my two daughters to see Pinnochio and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were laughing away and dancing away and said it was the best time they ever had. My wife and I could not stop laughing at the jokes and the Krankies were brilliant as were Christian & Gary Hollywood and Alison Douglas. The baddies were really believable especially Derek Lord. I really encourage people to go and see it and I wish we could go again but my wife is due our baby soon so we are sorry to know we won't be able to sample this again. If the Krankies are here next year we will be front of the queue again. Brilliant and keep up the good show!

Nicola Hayes from Barrhead Sent her comments to the Pavilion on 27th Nov 2003	This was the opening night, and although there were a few mistakes, overall it was really good and funny (actually the mistakes were funnier!) All the cast were good, especially the Krankies, but my favourite person had to be Jiminy Christian!! He had a great voice, was really funny, and me and my friend thought he was rather sexy! Everyone should go see it!


Last updated on 4th Feb 2004