Scarlett
Fairy Peapod
Scarlett is the cockney princess from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and has also starred in a number of TV and movie productions including Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman and Ab Fab the Movie. As one of the top live cabaret performers in the UK, Scarlett has performed all over the world and made her stage debut in the London Theatre production of Acid’s Reign, receiving critical acclaim for her performance as Dina Mite.
Carl Johns
Silly Simon
It’s magical panto time again and Carl is delighted to be here playing the part of Silly Simon in this year’s fantastic fun filled extravaganza, Jack and the Beanstalk.
Carl is no stranger to pantomime, this being his 31st and he has played myriad parts including Aladdin, Smee, Peter Pan, Muddles and Wishee Washee.
He said: “I love panto; it’s a magical time of year, and we are definitely going to have some fun this year with the fantastic cast of performers!”
Carl started his career as a dancer, becoming three times world freestyle champion; he went on to do stand-up comedy and presenting.
Carl has travelled the world as a guest presenter hosting numerous gameshows he has written for P&O cruises. If you holiday in the UK, you may have seen one of his gameshows like Let’s Get Quizical, Pants Or Prizes, Captain Clueless, Don’t Lose Your Head, Big Pound Runaround and many others at all the major UK holiday resorts. He has also written, produced, directed his own pantos and production shows including The Big Night Out and One Big Night. Also he has toured UK theatres as a co-host in The Basil Brush Show and Otis The Aardvark.
Paul Vates
Dame Tilly Trott
“Chesham’s very own” Paul was actually born in Leeds and trained at the East 15 Acting School. Over the years he has done an awful lot of television, theatre, voiceovers and comedy. On stage he has played a diverse range of characters covering the dramatic to the outrageous, everything from Torvald Helmer in Ibsen’s A Doll’s House to being Postman Pat in a national UK tour of The All New Adventures of Postman Pat. His favourite Shakespeare clowns have seen him perform as Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Feste in Twelfth Night. He was the superhero Mathsman in two award-winning BBC TV series of Megamaths.
Last year, he had an absolute ball playing Widow Twankey in The Elgiva’s Aladdin and can’t wait to be Dame Tilly Trott this year. AND because he’s reached a ‘special’ age, he has entered the London Marathon (for one performance only!!!) and will be running next April for Asthma + Lung UK. Should you wish to encourage him along, feel free to donate HERE.
Callum Stephenson
Jack Trott
Jack Trott
Callum hails from Barnstaple, North Devon, and is now based in London.
He trained at East 15 Acting School, before graduating with a Musical Theatre degree from Emil Dale Academy.
Callum made his West End debut in Made in Dagenham: The Musical – 10th Anniversary Concert at The London Palladium, and featured in the Etsy Christmas TV advert as one of the Stag Lads.
Stage credits include Stanley/Bill in Brief Encounter at Brighton Open Air Theatre and Dandini in Cinderella at The Elgiva. Last year, he took to the skies as Aladdin right here in Chesham.
He’s delighted to return to The Elgiva this festive season, now swapping magic carpets for magic beans in the title role of Jack and the Beanstalk. Let the adventure begin!
Laura Bazely
Princess Jill
Princess Jill
Laura is over the moon to be back at The Elgiva for another magical Panto season. This will be her fourth year returning as a Pantomime Princess, and she is excited to bring a headstrong edge to Princess Jill. After a year full of touring around the country with children’s theatre, Laura is ready to settle down for Christmas with her Panto family!
Laura graduated in Musical Theatre from the Emil Dale Academy in 2022, and she has also undertaken courses in Puppetry at The Little Angel Theatre.
Laura’s stage credits include White Rabbit and Dormouse in Alice In Wonderland, Captain Eyepatch Puppeteer and Swing in Pirates Love Underpants, Princess Lily and Swing in Pop Princesses World Tour, and Eleven, Swing, Movement Captain in Stranger Things The Experience: London.
At The Elgiva, Laura has played Princess Yasmin in Aladdin, Cinderella in Cinderella and Princess Beauty in Sleeping Beauty.
Other credits include Connie in The Howl, Puppet Restorations in Tales From Acorn Wood, Princess Rose and Cast Manager in Pop Princesses (Viking Line Ferries Cruise), Tracy in In Temperance, Tilly in Good Luck Nelle, Alice in Alice In Wonderland.
Adam Pritchard
King Willy the Umteenth
King Willy the Umteenth
Adam is so excited to be back at The Elgiva this year appearing as the role of King Willy! In 2023 he played the Prince in Cinderella and this time he is a KING! #upgrade
Since his last appearance here at The Elgiva, Adam has, quite literally, travelled the globe. He worked as a Resident Lead Guest Vocalist aboard two different Holland America Line Ships and travelled from Fort Lauderdale in the US all the way around the world and back to Fort Lauderdale.
Last Christmas he spent the day in Honolulu, Hawaii, but nowhere tops the Christmas season back home in the UK! This year he plans to spend the big day curled up on the sofa with his beautiful Labrador/Springer, Poppy, spending some quality time with his loved ones and having a cracking panto season here in CHESHAM!
Adam loves Panto because he gets to bring out his best dad jokes and hear the groans of the mums and dads in the audience as he laughs at his own jokes.
In his spare time, you can catch Adam walking his dog (or rather his dog walking him) or playing his absolute favourite game of all time… Dungeons and Dragons!
Adam is pleased to report his belief in Santa hasn’t wavered in nearly 24 years and he’s hoping that this year he might bring him a new pack of tennis balls his my dog (preferably squeaky) and a new set of dice for his D&D campaign!
Adam trained at the University of Chichester Conservatoire, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre Performance.
Selected credits include Resident Lead Guest Vocalist (Holland America Line World Cruise 2024/2025), Prince Charming in Cinderella and Lead Vocalist (Viking Cruises Norway and Mediterranean, 2022–2023).
Gemma Brodrick
Witch Blackweed
Witch Blackweed
Gemma trained at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, BA (Hons) Acting.
She is currently playing Linda in the UK tour of Blood Brothers.
Theatre credits include: Our Lady of Blundellsands, Blood Brothers, Cilla the Musical, Yellow Breck Road, Lost Soul 2, Don’t Cha Wish Your Scouser Was Boss Like Me?, A Christmas Carol, RIP, Secrets, Desperate Scousewives, Sleeping Beauty, Escorts the Musical, Assassins, Once a Catholic, Beside the Seaside, Little Red Riding Hood, Gormenghast, Be Our Guest, Musicals in the Night, Twopence to Cross the Mersey, Oliver! and A Christmas Carol.
Treading the boards at The Elgiva, Gemma has appeared in Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella.
Television credits include: Cilla (ITV), The Good Karma Hospital (ITV), 4 O’ Clock Club (CBBC) and Sex and the Chippy (E4).
Film credits include: Crownton Dobby, Stalin My Neighbour and Suburban Gothic.
Molly Mae Rogers
Dance Captain
Dance Captain
Molly Mae is a dynamic and versatile performer, trained in dance, singing and acting. She graduated from Wilkes Academy with a First Class Honours degree and has a strong foundation in ballet, tap, modern, contemporary and lyrical styles.
She has recently returned from performing aboard the Viking Glory cruise liner with Sweeney Entertainment and KPL, showcasing her talents in a high-energy international show. Recent credits include the Genie of the Lamp in Aladdin (2024/25) and Dance Captain in Cinderella (2023/24), both for New Pantomime Productions. This year she has also performed in The Pop Princess World Tour (Cardiff, KPL) and Princesses Unite (Newquay, Hot Rocks).
This panto marks Molly Mae’s 11th year with New Pantomime Productions, and she’s thrilled to be returning to her panto family for her third year at The Elgiva, Chesham, as Choreographer and Dance Captain.
Niall Cregan
Dance Captain
Dance Captain
Niall Cregan is a professional performing artist whose journey began at the age of three. With 25 years dedicated to the performing arts, his primary expertise lies in Dance, mastering a wide range of styles, with a specialisation in Commercial, Breakdancing and Tricking. Niall maintains an active and competitive presence in the dance scene, consistently participating in battles and competitions. His accolades include multiple wins, most notably the ‘Best in the East Midlands Championship‘ title, and the honor of representing the United Kingdom on the international stage at the World Championships. He looks forward to an exciting show and wishes everyone a joyous festive period and a Happy New Year.
The Dancers
Lead Dancers
Molly Mae Rogers
Niall Cregan
Green Seniors
Anna Whibley
Neivah Taylor
Elise Russell
Yellow Seniors
Florence White
Naomi Gillett
Olivia Cannon
Blue Seniors
Ophelia Arnold
Holly Moffatt
Macie Culmer
Green Juniors
Amber Wood
Iris Taylor
Heidi Paton
Betsy McMurray
Yellow Juniors
Beatrice White
Sukey Cowan
Mila Koumi
Harper-Rae Ball
Blue Juniors
Beverley Greensmith
Darcy Paice
Chloe Smith
Isabella Worrell
The Crew
Staged by – Simon Barry
Deputy Stage Manager – Coral Tarran
Show Choreographer– Molly Mae Rogers
Musical Director – Peter John Dodsworth
Drums – Haydn Callow
Wardrobe Supervisors – Gabrielle Moan & Megan Moan
Head Chaperones – Nina White & Vicky Howlett
For New Pantomime Productions Ltd
Production Manager – Paul ‘Bic’ Graham
Production Wardrobe – Eileen Forrest & Megan Moan
Production Choreographer – Ashley Johnson
Licence Co-ordinator – Samantha Peters
Production Co-ordinator – Mikey Page
Thank you to our chaperones
Anna Taylor
Christine McMurray
Fiona Gillett
Jennifer Greensmith
Eleftheria Androulla Bray
Danielle Sandler
Kim Russell
Fiona Cannon
Nina White
Ellie Koumi
Jade Bell
