VICKI MICHELLE
DIARY
Sleeping Beauty - The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill.
The Stage Review
The show’s heart is in the right place...............
Sets and costumes are particularly spectacular....................
There’s a quirky yet largely appropriate mix of pop songs - Lady Gaga’s Born This Way being a case in point. You haven’t lived until you’ve seen it sung by Vicki Michelle as Carabosse held aloft by dancers with a laser show swirling around. She is having a whale of a time. So is the audience.
To read full review - Click here
During the event, which is to be hosted by actor, friend and colleague Jeffrey Holland, Vicki will be formerly announced as The Foundation’s Annual President for 2012.
Celebrity guests expected to attend are; Su Pollard, Arthur Bostrom, Judy Buxton, Derek Martin, Mike Read, John D Collins, Dave Berry, Ben Stock, Bella Emberg and Joe Goodman. More guests to be confirmed.
Join Vicki for an afternoon of music and fun.
Tickets for this event can be purchased by contacting David Graham on 02083429953
Vicki was in town last night to join in the festivities of her good friend, International singing star Rose-Marie’s birthday party celebrations.
Vicki joined hundreds of mourners at Canterbury Cathedral in Kent on Monday 30th January for the funeral of her good friend and colleague, comedian Dave Lee, who passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer. “Dave and I had been good friends for many years”, said Vicki. “ He was fantastic to work with and I have wonderful memories of our time together in Annie at the Marlowe in Canterbury when he played Daddy Warbucks to my Miss Hannigan. Not only was he a great performer but a very special person who did so much for charity. He was loved by all who knew him and it is a great shame he has been taken from us so early. I shall miss him a great deal.
Other celebrities attending the funeral included; Bobby Davro, Richard Digence, Jim Davidson, John Altman, Joe Pasquale, Chas Hodges, Shaun Williamson, Derek Martin and Shane Richie.
Vicki was in the studios of BBC Radio Kent on Sunday 22nd January to take part in The Sunday Supplement Show. Interviewed by Paul Harris and Louise Cavanagh. She chatted about her role as Executive Producer on the new Ray Cooney film Run For Your Wife to be released later this year. Also joining the trio by telephone was Ray Cooney himself.
Vicki was in Lime Street, London this week for the launch of Garry Bushell’s book Dance Craze - Rude Boys on the Road.
The evening included a book reading and signing by Garry with other guests including DJ’s Tim Wells, Ashna Sarkar and David Edwards and actress Carol Harrison. Vicki was joined by her daughter Louise Michelle.
Paul Holman Associates played host to a fun-filled evening of frolics and mayhem recently with their end of season pantomime party. Vicki joined the cast of Sleeping Beauty along with members of the companies other twelve productions in celebration of the success of this years shows.
Vicki joined family, friends, TV stars and journalists on Wednesday to say goodbye to a Fleet Street legend Sue Carroll. “The service was very moving and so typical of Sue’s personality.” said Vicki. “She was a lovely person and a wonderful professional who always told it as it was. Sue and I first met during my time in Allo Allo and over the years became good friends. Her loyalty and integrity were second to none and I shall miss her greatly as I know many of my colleagues will”.
Also attending the funeral were; Barbara Windsor, Fiona Phillips, Carol Vorderman, Alan Titchmarsh, Bill Bailey, Nichola McAuliffe and Don McKay.
Vicki will be in the audience at the London Palladium tonight for this very special concert with a performance by Robin Gibb CBE.
Vicki is to attend the Princes Valentine Ball at the glittering crystal room at the Mayfair Hotel, London tonight.
The event which is in association with Prince Charming Events, Fashion TV, Cirque Du Soir and the Mayfair Hotel is to raise funds for the Princes Trust.
Following the success of last years sponsored dog walk, Haven House are repeating the event this sunday.
Vicki hopes to be in attendance once again.
For more information contact Hayley Bridge on 020 8506 3637
Vicki is to attend the Lady Taverner’s Ladies Who Lunch at the King William IV Chigwell.
For more details go to www.lordstaverners.org
Vicki is to Co-Host a Blue Plaque Unveiling to commemorate the life and work of Jet Harris MBE on Sunday 1st April at The Kingswood Centre, 134 Honeypot Lane, Kingsbury. London.
The event will be followed by a Tribute Luncheon at the Marriott Hotel, Regents Park. London
For more information go to www.theheritagefoundation.info
Vicki is a participant in this weeks episode of Masterchef, when the contestants have to impress a group of sitcom stars with their skills.
Among those joining Vicki are; Rodney Bewes, Bill Oddie,Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeffrey Holland, Mr & Mrs Frank Thornton, George Layton, Wendy Craig, Alison Steadman, Lynda Baron, Nicholas Smith and Gareth Gwenlan.
March - January 2012.
Wife Begins at Forty
Wednesday 18th - Saturday 28th April, 2012
Theatre
Vicki is to star
as
Linda Harper
in the hit comedy
Wife Begins at Forty
by Arne Sultan, Earl Barret and Ray Cooney.
with
Mark Curry as George Harper, Brian Godfrey as Roger Dixon,
Anita Graham as Betty Dixon, Royce Mills as Bernard Harper,
and Charlie as Himself.
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre - Guildford
Box Office - 01483 443900
The show runs from 18th - 28th April
Previous Reviews
Wholly brilliant cast - The Stage
The First Night Mill at Sonning audience adored this show starring kids TV favourite Mark Curry as the boring but loveable George Harper and Allo Allo star Vicki Michelle playing bored housewife Linda Harper. They were an acting match made in heaven - Maidenhead Advertiser
Fast paced, hilarious romp which even manages to go up a few notches in act 2 - UK Theatre Network
Photos © Norman Moulsely
The Heritage Foundation - Jet Harris MBE Blue Plaque
Sunday 1st April, 2012
Event
The Olympic Park Run
Saturday 31st March, 2012
Event
Vicki and her daughter Louise Michelle will be among the first to witness athletes crossing the finishing line at the end of The Olympic Park Run when she attends The National Lottery Event on the 31st March at The Olympic Stadium.
More details to follow.
Rose - Marie Concert
Wednesday 21st March, 2012
Event
Vicki is to attend a concert given by friend and fellow Lady Ratling Rose-Marie at The Leicester Square Theatre, London on Wednesday.
With a live band and special guests.
Sport Relief 2012
Saturday 17th March, 2012
Vicki is to appear on this weeks final of Let’s Dance for Sport Relief 2012. She can be seen playing the role of a leisure centre receptionist as she takes part in the filmed introduction for Terry Alderton’s Tina Turner Extravaganza.
Masterchef
Wednesday 7th March, 2012
TV
TV
The Princes Valentine Ball
Tuesday 14th February, 2012
Event
The Soldiers Home Coming
Monday 13th February, 2012
Event
Lady Taverners Lunch
Tuesday 28th February, 2012
Event
David Croft Memorial Service
Thursday 15th March, 2012
Vicki is to attend the Memorial Service for David Croft OBE at St. Martins in the Field. London. on Thursday 15th March.
Pooches on the Plains
Thursday 26th February, 2012
Event
The Heritage Foundation - Presidential Lunch
Sunday 12th February, 2012
Event
Rose - Marie Birthday Party
Tuesday 7th February, 2012
Event
Dave Lee Funeral
Monday 30th January, 2012
Event
Radio Kent Interview
Sunday 22nd January, 2012
Event
Dance Craze - Garry Bushell Book Launch
Wednesday 18th January, 2012
Event
Dance Craze - Garry Bushell Book Launch
Wednesday 18th January, 2012
Event
Sue Carroll Tribute and Funeral
Wednesday 11th January, 2012
Event
Pantomime - Sleeping Beauty
Friday 9th December, 2011 to Monday 2nd January, 2012
Event
The Soldiering On Awards
Sunday 25th March, 2012
Event
Vicki is to attend The Soldiering On Awards 2012 at The Waldorf Astoria Syon Park, London. this Sunday.
The event is in support of our military heroes throughout life. Including Blesma, Royal Airforce Benevolent Fund, The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust, ABF The Soldiers Charity, Royal Nay and Royal Marines Charity and Bomber Command Memorial Appeal.
The event will be hosted by Mike Read and Gloria Hunnerford.
Event