Corn Exchange Pantomime Quiz

Adam Brown, from local duo Plested and Brown, recently appeared in The Hobbit.

In the pantomime Dick Whittington, King Rat is traditionally portrayed as the main villain. He is a cunning and manipulative character who opposes the hero, Dick Whittington, and seeks to cause trouble and hinder his progress. King Rat is often depicted as the leader of a gang of rats and is known for his devious schemes and attempts to take control of the city. Therefore, King Rat is the most likely villain in this year's production of Dick Whittington.

In the story of Aladdin, Widow Twankee was waiting for a washing machine. This household item is commonly used for cleaning clothes and is often found in modern homes. The washing machine would have made Widow Twankee's task of doing laundry much easier and more efficient.

The correct answer is "Happy - Pharrell Williams." In last year's Aladdin, the show opened with the hit pop song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. This song is known for its upbeat and catchy tune, which sets a lively and joyful tone for the start of the show. It is a popular choice to energize the audience and create a positive atmosphere.

In 2012, the Corn Exchange pantomime was Cinderella.

Billy Bumpkin, played by Matthew Grace, portrayed the character of "The Beansprout" in the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.

In the 2013's Robin Hood, Lady Shania Tuck (the Dame) wore Heinz Beans as a hat to complete her 'dinner style table outfit'.

The Giant in Jack and the Beanstalk had only one eye. This is a well-known detail from the story where Jack encounters the Giant in his castle in the clouds. The single eye adds to the Giant's intimidating and monstrous appearance, and it is a crucial element in the narrative as Jack must avoid being caught by the Giant.

The question is asking for the name of the panda in last year's Aladdin. Among the given options, "Wishee Washee" is the only name that could potentially belong to a panda. The other options, "Ping Pong," "Pawsome," and "Ling Wong," do not sound like panda names. Therefore, "Wishee Washee" is the correct answer.

Billy Bumpkin made his first appearance at the Corn Exchange in the pantomime "Puss in Boots".

Sir Ian McKellen is the correct answer because he is a famous actor who has appeared in various pantomimes, including one at the Corn Exchange. He is well-known for his roles in movies such as "The Lord of the Rings" and "X-Men," and has also been involved in stage productions. His talent and popularity make him a likely candidate to have featured in a Corn Exchange pantomime.

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Last year's Aladdin had an approximate attendance of 22,000 people.

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Cinderella wore a white dress when she attended the ball and met Prince Charming. In the classic fairy tale, Cinderella's fairy godmother magically transforms her ragged clothes into a beautiful white gown, complete with glass slippers. This iconic image of Cinderella in a white dress is widely known and depicted in various adaptations of the story, making it the correct answer.