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Post by CG on the loose on May 26, 2016 16:22:41 GMT
This is nonsense.. Wimbledon has had a name like David Hasslehoff!!!! (This is an example of A list talent) That's a tube ride from London!
The casting for this V the prices is terrible. Unless they get a killer name I'm not going.
Nobody's forcing you to  I think it's cracking casting so far - I'm far less interested in some 'killer name' than I am in seeing people I know are great at panto. I booked early because I trusted QDOS to load their cast with exactly such people, even if they do also throw a name or two at it to appease those for whom such things are important. |
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Post by carmella1 on May 26, 2016 17:17:29 GMT
Perhaps the London Palladium will follow the practice of this year's RSC Xmas show and have a hologram as the Fairy Godmother. By the way, isn't Lee Mead traditionally played by a woman? I seem to think Lee Mead is usually played by himself, a man. |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2016 18:32:22 GMT
This thread is so funny with some of the casting expectations. And people would rather pay £100 to see Pamela Anderson instead of some of the finest entertainers in the country? And families wouldnt want that either. This cast is amazing. It's pretty much the majority of big qdos names (I wonder if there are some annoyed regional theatres this year) Also, look at the history of panto at the palladium. Its never been about big current Hollywood or music stars from America. It's always been the bigger names in variety with the occasional British pop act www.its-behind-you.com/palladium.htmlPeople often use panto as an insult, but when it's done well it's a great showcase for variety acts. It's not just about the headliners,and if you get someone who doesn't 'get' panto and isn't delivering the lines the the audience won't forgive no matter who they are. Only a few American acts are right and actually made panto a success, and ones that don't often don't return. Kids don't care about cast, unless it's maybe a cbbc name. Parents maybe want a name or two and in this initial line up you have names that are known. Paul o grady has a massive following. Also let's not forget in the initial rumours they always said the star names would be surrounded by reliable panto stars and that's what we have so far. The only name mentioned I could see as a possible would be Kylie, although I'd hope shed be fairy godmother and not cinders Joan Collins would be brilliant, especially opposite her friend paul |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2016 18:36:58 GMT
Joan Collins would be brilliant, especially opposite her friend paul And Julian Clary and Paul O'Grady can both bring their beloved dogs. 'Tis a panto cast in heaven. |
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Post by basdfg on May 26, 2016 18:55:02 GMT
Judging by what I asked Baz im guessing the sisters have been cast and it's Cinders and the fairy than haven't yet. Perhaps with another smaller female played role.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2016 19:00:11 GMT
Joan Collins would be brilliant, especially opposite her friend paul And Julian Clary and Paul O'Grady can both bring their beloved dogs. 'Tis a panto cast in heaven. Yes! I was saying with their dogs it would be great |
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Post by shady23 on May 26, 2016 19:20:26 GMT
My local panto stars Shane from Boyzone. Think yourself lucky! |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2016 19:43:15 GMT
It's going to be Kimberley Walsh as Cinders isn't it? Barbara Windsor would be my guess as Fairy Godmother with Mel & Sue as the Ugly Sisters.
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Post by longinthetooth on May 26, 2016 19:58:57 GMT
The last few times I have seen Cinderella (yes, I confess I'm a panto fan), Cinders has been played by a virtual unknown. I'm guessing this won't be the case on this occasion.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2016 22:00:55 GMT
Paul Zerdin was excellent in Plymouth last year.
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Post by drowseychap on May 27, 2016 0:00:03 GMT
Joan Collins and Nigel havers were in panto together in Birmingham a few years back they were both dreadful !  ? The show Was only saved by Julian clary and rip Keith Harris |
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 27, 2016 5:51:26 GMT
Lee Mead yikes. All the personality of a vegetable.
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 27, 2016 5:52:00 GMT
That is not. Even. Funny. (Kimberley) It's going to be Kimberley Walsh as Cinders isn't it? Barbara Windsor would be my guess as Fairy Godmother with Mel & Sue as the Ugly Sisters. |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 6:11:01 GMT
That is not. Even. Funny. (Kimberley) It's going to be Kimberley Walsh as Cinders isn't it? Barbara Windsor would be my guess as Fairy Godmother with Mel & Sue as the Ugly Sisters. But you know it's (probably) going to happen. |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 8:57:22 GMT
With her criminal gangland connections, and the EastEnders heritage, Barbara Windsor would be an authentic Fairy Godfather.
Panto should be fun so she should be boycotted and protested against if she were in it.
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Post by djp on May 29, 2016 1:56:45 GMT
Lee Mead yikes. All the personality of a vegetable. A bit better than a plank of wood like Donovan tho. This seems to be like Elf , or War of the World's, or Alladin, something to just add to the avoid list when you see the leads cast. |
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Post by basdfg on Jun 10, 2016 21:29:03 GMT
I asked Baz and he said more casting news very soon so maybe something at the weekend or next week.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 21:38:27 GMT
I asked Baz and he said more casting news very soon so maybe something at the weekend or next week. I saw that. I would've thought next week as theatre news is usually announced on the weekend |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 18:27:34 GMT
I think that new cast members will either be announced tomorrow in the day or tomorrow night.
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Post by infofreako on Jun 17, 2016 22:43:02 GMT
So lets get that Britney rumour fired up again now the next vegas run for Piece of Me ends late november and restarts january 13th
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Post by basdfg on Jun 17, 2016 22:44:03 GMT
This does not end to Jan 16th.
I do wonder why there been a gap anyway in the casting. I cant see anyone being announced for a few more days. Doubt anyone next Thursday night being the referendum night. |
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Post by infofreako on Jun 17, 2016 23:01:50 GMT
This does not end to Jan 16th.
I do wonder why there been a gap anyway in the casting. I cant see anyone being announced for a few more days. Doubt anyone next Thursday night being the referendum night. It doesnt but lets face it the christmas and new year bit is the important bit. If they were that desperate for a massive name im sure theyd go for them for 4 weeks out of the 5 if it made box office sense |
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Post by basdfg on Jun 19, 2016 17:53:27 GMT
I wonder if any further casting will come this week.
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Post by longinthetooth on Jun 19, 2016 19:38:45 GMT
So lets get that Britney rumour fired up again now the next vegas run for Piece of Me ends late november and restarts january 13th I can just picture Britney writhing around the stage, warbling, 'hit me, sisters, one more time,' as the Ugly Sisters do their worst. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2016 20:28:52 GMT
So lets get that Britney rumour fired up again now the next vegas run for Piece of Me ends late november and restarts january 13th I can just picture Britney writhing around the stage, warbling, 'hit me, sisters, one more time,' as the Ugly Sisters do their worst. I wouldn't get too excited. If you look at her list of dates played (all 199!) performances from 2013 to now in her Vegas residency, she usually performs around 20/30 shows and then takes about 5-6 weeks off before going back. So I very much doubt it is a thing that will happen, her in Cinderella.
Let us not forget, Britney actually did tread the boards of Off-Broadway back in 1992/1993, as Understudy to Laura Bell Bundy in the musical Ruthless! 
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I think it's cracking casting so far - I'm far less interested in some 'killer name' than I am in seeing people I know are great at panto. I booked early because I trusted QDOS to load their cast with exactly such people, even if they do also throw a name or two at it to appease those for whom such things are important.
? The show Was only saved by Julian clary and rip Keith Harris 