Oh yes it is! Residents declare panto a real ‘beauty’  

6 March 2023

Panto season has continued in full swing here at Fernhill with residents and staff staging their own version of Beauty and the Beast

Panto season has continued in full swing here at Fernhill with residents and staff staging their own version of Beauty and the Beast.

Weeks of prop making, rehearsals and sourcing costumes culminated in our home laying on a much-enjoyed performance of the famous fairy tale.

The fun involved staff members from various departments, including housekeepers, carers and companions, all dressing up and taking on characters.

Braving the role of the beast was Jess Sears Dawson from our Housekeeping team while Healthcare Assistant Mirren Lloyd starred as Beauty.

After the show, performed in the home’s spacious lounge, performers and audience members declared it a success.

Cast members of Beauty and the Beast, from left: Jess Sears Dawson as Beast; Lexie Gibson; Mirren Lloyd as Beauty; and Ann Marie Knight.

Resident and performer Patrick Ryan, who played Clock, said: “Everybody had a great time on the day and really enjoyed the show.”

Fellow resident Doris Smith said: “I had so much fun seeing the beautiful colours of the costumes and the props made and listening to the musical and comedy side of it.”

Ann Marie Knight from our Companionship Team said: “It was great to see colleagues from different departments all contributing and taking part.

“For our residents and staff, the show prompted smiles and laughter all round. Everyone is still buzzing about it.”

Fernhill is one of six Colten Care homes to be officially rated Outstanding by care sector regulator the Care Quality Commission.