Biography
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Billy
Billy Barnes was born to perform, which is a nice way of saying he isn't very clever. As well as performing comedy, Billy is a well established musician, having performed alongside ex-Glastonbury Headliner Les Carter (of Carter USM) and being referred to as 'the truth' by Sonic Boom Six's Barney Boom. His most notable musical performances to date have been under the pseudonym Angus Management, with the comedy porn-punk band "The Seminal Fluids" - whose music is described as ‘unique blend of art-cock, experimental spaz and post-spunk’. Billy is also a nationally recognised sportsman with multiple national gold medals in competitive lifesaving (the only sport with less participants than judges). This year sees Billy play Zips, The Magic Mirror, The Genie and Big Bruce when required.
Praise for The Seminal Fluids:
'The overall aesthetic and humour of the band make them an instant favourite with the crowd" - The Ironic Review
'Britain's foremost porn-punk band' - The New Statesman
Dame Ivannah Mannow
(I-WANNA-MAN-NOW)
The mystery behind 'Dame Ivannah' performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013 as a street performer and discovered, when it rains in Scotland, it really REALLY rains. Since then, he has been able to juggle in all types of weather and has been a member of the YMC (Young Magicians Club). He met the rest of the cast through perfroming as Widow Twankey in 'Aladdin' at the Harvey Grammar School. They were such a success that they were asked back by popular demand the next year in 'Robin Hood' where he wrote the majority of the script which was written so that there was humour for the kids, and humour for the adults. He has performed arount Kent with his award winning comedy magic act which consists of a banana, roller skates and a home made hot air ballon and has created some of the magic seen in the PANTO BANTO shows. This year Dame Ivannah will be playing Widow Trot, The Mermaid, the opening narrator and Big Bruce when required.
GK
GK first met the rest of PANTO BANTO at school during the group's first panto season where he played Princess Jasmine. He has a keen interest in acting and singing and is unique in his methods to make people laugh. Along side PANTO BANTO, he is rehearsing for a new musical which will premiere in Canterbury later this year. He helped come up with the name 'PANTO BANTO' as well as the tour name 'MAN-ish' and threatens the others if they claim it was them. GK will be playing Professor DigBickwaffleheiser, The Monkey Seller, The Crocodile and Big Bruce when required.
Sophie
Sophie is currently studying all that happens behind stage at a theatre, all of the costumes, sets and props have been designed by Sophie herself. 'MAN-ish' sees Sophie take on a very different role as she stars in the show, which is a first as her previous acting ability has consisted of being the back end of a horse, and the back end of a camel. This is going to be Sophie's first time to the Fringe and she will be playing Dick and The Village People as well as taking part in the all singing all dancing finale.
