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Considered by many
to be the quintessential pantomime, the fairytale of Cinderella
originated in France and provides all the perfect ingredients
for a truly magical show: rags to riches story, spectacular
costumes and breathtaking transformation scene.
Llandudno
2004/2005
Heralded as North Wales' biggest ever pantomime, this Cinderella was a
splendidly magnificent production and for the second year in succession
gave Vicki the opportunity of adding a new role to her pantomime
repertoire. This she did as the Wicked Stepmother in the form of Lady
Cruella a truly unique portrayal in which Vicki gave the traditional
panto "baddie" a totally fresh dimension while retaining all the time
honoured essential elements one expects. Add to this stunning costumes
and some dynamic song and dance routines in the form of Big Spender and
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend and Cruella wowed audiences and
critics alike.
Joining
Vicki in the cast were Michael Starke of Brookside as Buttons, The
Patton Brothers as The Ugly Sisters and Lucinda Rhodes-Flaherty as
Cinderella.
Reviews
 Vicki
Michelle's man-eating Lady Cruella is a splendid creation. Her
costumes knock your eyes out and it's great to have numbers like Big
Spender and Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend performed with such elan
in a pantomime.
The
cast are without exception superb. Vicki Michelle is brilliant as the
wicked Lady Cruella (in other words the Wicked Stepmother) The
audience hates and hisses her the moment she makes her first
appearance.
Miss
Michelle has huge fun with the role, slipping in a bit of her Allo
Allo character at one point and it's a pleasure to watch her relish
the villainy.
The
big female name this year is Vicki Michelle who is dressed to kill as
Lady Cruella, a slinky diva whose not above knocking your eyes out
with a belting Big Spender or Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend.
There
is only one word to describe this production - class. Every aspect of
the show was of the best quality. All the cast put over the songs with
aplomb. Vicki Michelle was an unusually glamorous step mum.
This
show certainly delivers its required quota of comedy song and
entertainment above all it looks a million dollars. |
