> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # CLARABELLE THE COW OF PANTOMIME FAME talks to Brian Butler - URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/clarabelle-the-cow-of-pantomime-fame-talks-to-brian-butler/ - Published: 2019-12-04T15:37:34.000Z - Updated: 2019-12-02T15:40:13.000Z - Description: CLARABELLE THE COW OF PANTOMIME FAME talks to Brian Butler Gscene reviewer who really milked the interview. - Author: Brian Butler ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/441_jack_and_the_beanstalk_2017-1.jpg) CLARABELLE THE COW OF PANTOMIME FAME talks to Brian Butler Gscene reviewer, who really milked the interview. When the cast got together for the launch of Eastbourne’s biggest pantomime[ **Jack & the Beanstalk** ](https://www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk/events/jack-beanstalk?ref=scenemag.co.uk)(playing the **Devonshire Park Theatre, 6 December – 12 January**) it was a great opportunity to meet the adorable and infamous animal actress **Clarabelle the Cow**… ***Clarabelle What’s your Mooo-tivation?*** My start in moosical theatre began when I was a young calf, I attended the Guildford School of Moosic and Drama which was great fun and led to a lot of udderly exciting opportunities. I really milked my time there for all I could. It led to a series of West End opportunities and I’ve never looked back, but you know, sometimes you have to stop and enjoy it for a while because life moves fast, it can go pasteurise in a flash. ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/reiszed-clarabelle-the-cow-1.jpg) Clarabelle, you’ve done theatre, TV and have a huge legacy in film, what’s been your favourite jobs? It was when I watched James Bond Movie *Die An-udder day* that I knew I wanted to move into film. *Ace Ventura Pet Detective* was one of my first professional jobs, some of my favourite acting roles in film were, *Jaws Moo, Terminator Moo, Die Hard Moo, Toy Story Moo* and of course excitingly the Frozen sequel, *Frozen Yoghurt*! I was particularly miffed though when the part in *Raging Bull* went to my brother, I mean, what did he have that I didn’t? Theatre wise I’ve been fortunate to join some really big shows including both *The Sound of Moosic* and *Jersey Boys*. I auditioned for *Starlight Express Dairies* but the roller skates really caught me on the back hoof! Screen-wise, my favourite has to be appearing in Noel Coward’s classic *Beef Encounter*. I’ve not done a lot of TV really; mainly walk on roles in *Coronation Teet*. That’s something I’d like to change so if there are any producers out there who’d like to book me, aside from **Jack & The Beanstalk** I do still have a few dates left in the dairy? ***Of the many actors and actresses you have worked with, who are your favourites?*** I had a bit of deja Moo the other day when I saw Keanmoo Reeves and I remembered fondly my time on the film set of the *Mootrix* with him and of course *Much AMoo about Nothing*. ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/55945c62acb600400.jpg) And who have been more challenging to work with? Don’t talk to me about my stunt double in movie *Twister*, he was employed for the scene when the cow got picked up by the wind but he was unable to do the stunt and I had to do it myself in the end to keep the movie on schedule. He was such a *cow-*ard, I still got beef with him. **We hear you are also a bit of a dancer?** Yes! I do have a dance number in **Jack & the Beanstalk** and that makes me really proud as when I was a young calf my ballet teacher said I would never be any good at dancing because I lack toes. Talk about intolerant! ***What’s next for Clarabelle the cow?*** At the moment I’m just really enjoying the opportunities I’ve been given. I don’t think I’m cream of the crop or anything, just trying to stay afloat in this business like everyone else. I am a real social moodia fan though and am already working on my own MooTube channel. If I left acting I’d love to end up as one of those effluencers. I’m going to take my time and make sure I do it properly though, I’m conscious of going into it thinking that the grass is always greener. We’re all just after our own happily heifer after aren’t we!? See **Clarabelle** on stage with her pantomime family, Katherine Glover as her owner Jack, Tucker as Jack’s brother Simple Simon and Martyn Knight as their mum Dame Trott, **Jack and the Beanstalk** **6 December 2019 – 12 January 2020** **Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne.** Tickets from £14.50[ **online here** ](https://www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk/events/jack-beanstalk?ref=scenemag.co.uk)or call **Box Office 01323 412000**.