CINDERELLA
Cinderella and the Lost Slipper
Grimsby Auditorium
Brief Synopsis
Christmas 2021 saw Vicki adding to her pantomime repertoire in a new role, that of Fairy Fabulous also known as the Fairy Godmother. Cutting a charismatic figure to truly magical effect, this may have been the first time Vicki has performed this iconic pants role but if the audience's reaction was anything to go by, it surely won't be her last.
Another box office record breaking Panto, she was joined in the cast by Allo Allo co-star John D. Collins as Baron Hardup and Frazer Hines of Emmerdale and Dr Who fame in the role of Dandini. The talented Kitty Harris claimed the title role of Cinderella while Alex Newbold stepped up to the role of Buttons at short notice when Gregor Duncan had to step down due to covid. Jack Osmond cut a dashing Prince Harry aka Prince Charming with hilarious antics being provided by the Ugly Sisters Michael Courtney and Ian Norton as Lady Febrese and Lady Harpic.
Director
Chris Moreno
Produced by
Chris Moreno in association with Grimsby Auditorium
Cast
Vicki Michelle as fairy Fabulous (Fairy Godmother)
Frazer Hines as Dandini
John D Collins as Baron Hardup
Cinderella as Kitty Harris
Michael Courtney & Ian Norton as Ugly Sisters
Alex Newbold as Buttons
Jack Osmond as Prince Charming.
North Wales Theatre, Llandudno
Brief Synopsis
Heralded as North Wales' biggest ever pantomime, this Cinderella was a splendidly magnificent production and for a second year in succession gave Vicki the opportunity of adding a new role to her pantomime repertoire. This she did as the Wicked Stepmother, vamping it up 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 that are expected.
Finding herself orphaned, Cinderella is forced to live under the repression of her wicked stepmother and two ugly stepsisters with only Buttons and the kitchen mice for friends. When a royal invitation to the Princes Ball arrives, Cinderella’s evil family contrive to stop her going, however, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother has other ideas!
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Character Analysis
Every inch the traditional wicked stepmother but with a glamorous new twist. Flirtatious, provocative, extravagant and a real party animal.
Director
Martin Connor
Cast include
Michael Starke, The Patton Brothers, Lucinda Rhodes-Flaherty
Local Press
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 Girls Best friend performed with such élan 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 at her from the moment she makes her first appearance.
Miss Michelle is huge fun in 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 who’s not above knocking your eyes out with a belting Big Spender or Diamonds are a girls 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