JACK & THE BEANSTALK
KINGS THEATRE - SOUTHSEA
The Kings Theatre - Southsea
Breaking box office records this 2016 production of Jack and the Beanstalk provided much to write home about. A truly magical production in every sense it was heralded in many quarters as the best The King’s Theatre has staged. No mean feat given this theatre’s pantomime record of success. With a heavy emphasis on comedy, there were some hilarious modern spins on traditional panto gags from an extremely talented cast.
Character Analysis
Role - Fairy Peapod.
Giving a great deal of energy to the role, this fairy was here, there and everywhere in her quest for good to triumph over evil. Even so she still managed to inject a great deal of grace and elegance into the role. A huge hit with the children, Fairy Peapod was never more popular than when performing the 12 Days of Christmas.
Director
Simon Barry
Cast include
Vicki Michelle – Fairy Peapod, Anne Hegerty – Witch Blackweed, Matt Dallen – Simple Simon, Marcus Patrick – King Willy, Jade Ellis – Princess Jill, Ciaran Butler – Jack Trott, Nathan Hayner-Bates – Giant Blunderbore
Local Press
The Stage
Vicki Michelle has much invaluable pantomime experience. Her Fairy Peapod has the kids on her side from the start
Daily Echo
A roaring success
Vicki Michelle represented the good side with grace and elegance
Chichester Observer –
The kings is the one to beat this year, a fantastic explosion of festive spirit and comedy mayhem
Vicki Michelle adds hugely to the fun
RICHMOND THEATRE - LONDON
Richmond Theatre - London
Following the success of the 1997 production, Vicki again reprised her role of Good Fairy in 1998 at the Richmond Theatre, London.
Character Analysis
Role - Good Fairy.
Giving a great deal of energy to the role, this fairy was here, there and everywhere in her quest for good to triumph over evil. Even so she still managed to inject a great deal of grace and elegance into the role. A huge hit with the children, Fairy Peapod was never more popular than when performing the 12 Days of Christmas.
Director
Paul Mills
Cast include
Toyah Willcox as Jack with Robert Duncan transforming in true panto style from Fleshcreep to Dame Trot. Simon Rouse assumed the mantle of Fleshcreep with Mark Curry as Silly Billy. Completing the cast were Carrie Sutton, Oliver Beamish, The Babette Langford Young Set and guest appearances by Zippy, George and Bungle.
CHURCHILL THEATRE - BROMLEY
Churchill Theatre - Bromley
In 1997 Vicki starred in the Qdos production of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Churchill Theatre Bromley, teamed with several fellow cast mates from the previous year’s production of Mother Goose in Birmingham.
Character Analysis
Role – Fairy Petal
A charming and powerful force for good, she proved to be far too great an adversary for the evil Fleshcreep
Director
David Janson
Cast include
Matthew Kelly as the quintessential Dame, Dame Trott, Robert Duncan a superbly evil Fleshcreep, Toyal Willcox an enthusiastically energetic Jack and Chris Jarvis as a delightfully potty Silly Billy. Completing the main cast were Ward Allen and Roger the Super Dog, Michelle Potter as the Princess and a special guest appearance from Postman Pat.
SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE
Swansea Grand
Swansea Grand was treated to a star-studded cast in the 1993 production of Jack and the Beanstalk. With major television exposure of so many familiar faces, this highly successful show was destined to sell out from the start and did. Add to the mix dazzling costumes, brilliant technology and expert directing to complete the show’s winning formula.
Character Analysis
Role:
Fairy Courgette. An innovative French twist on the traditional Good Fairy.
Director
Martin Hughes
Cast include
Patrick Mower as the dastardly Blackspider and The Chuckle Brothers as the Giant Killers. Also starring Zoe Nicholas, Don Falzon, Carl Brent and Owen Money
Wimbledon Theatre - London
In 1993 Vicki starred in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Wimbledon Theatre in London. It was the first time she had appeared in this pantomime, which boasted an all-star sparkling cast. Produced by E&B Productions in association with Brian Hewitt-Jones, Chris Moreno and Jon Conway, the show ran from the 16th of December to the 30th of January 1994.
Character Analysis
Role
Fairy Courgette
Clearly named with the emphasis on Allo Allo and the French connection, Vicki proved herself to be a glamorous, Vegetable Fairy safe-guarding all against the might of the evil Blackspider and his oversized master, the Giant.
Director
Tudor Davis
Cast include
Joining Vicki in the cast were Kevin Lloyd as Blalckspider, Stefan Dennis as Jack Trott, Tudor Davis as Dame Trott, Syd Little as King Crumble, Eddie Large as Evereddie the Court Jester, Sarah Jane Hassell as Princess Apricot and Max Hudd as The Lord Chamberlain with Miriam Jones, Nigel Adams, Ian James-Lloyd and the Babette Langford Babes.