[Amy]

Big Brother stars have agreed to star in their first ever pantomime this Christmas.

Channel 4 producers have signed up the show's most infamous housemates to appear in Cinderella reports The Sun.

Jade Goody, Victor Ebuwa, Michelle Bass and Stuart Wilson are among those appearing in the festive treat.

BB bosses say they "haven't found the ugly sisters yet".

Ananova

[Romantic Old Bird]

Originally posted by Amy


BB bosses say they "haven't found the ugly sisters yet".

Ananova

Well, I don't think it will be too difficult.

I know it's not politically correct to say this but Jade, PLEASE, become a stay at home mum.

No mention of the good fairy sadly

[James]

BB Panto

Yes, there really is only a month and a half to go until Christmas. But don't worry, there's lots to look forwards to. Like the Big Brother Panto…

E4’s BIG BROTHER CHRISTMAS PANTO

The panto season is almost upon us and as theatres across the land prepare to raise the curtain on this year’s performances, E4 is also bracing itself for a rousing chorus of ‘he’s behind you!’ as it prepares for the first ever Big Brother panto.

The ex Big Brother housemates, including Jade, Victor and Narinder will star in a modern day adaptation of Cinderella live on E4. However, they will not just have their lines to learn and rehearse – they must write, cast, produce and perform in their version. The ten will live in a specially designed apartment in the run up to the performance and a nightly E4 show will see them prepare for this very special task. (There will be no streaming).

They will receive professional coaching every day on everything from choreography to stage presence but it will be down to the housemates to pull the show together and give it their all when they perform the final version live on E4 on Wednesday 5th January. Firstly they must decide who plays each role. Will Jade and Narinda battle it out to land the leading role as Cinders? Will Victor be crowned as the dashing Prince Charming or end up playing an Ugly Sister?

The ex housemates will move into Endemol’s Bristol Studios on 20th December. They will live together for 24 hours a day. The pantomime will be performed live on E4 on Wednesday 5th January.

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/theguide.../bb_panto.html

[BusyBee]

Didnt know Endemol had studios in Bristol - will have to keep a look out for this. Does this mean they will be 'locked up' over Christmas - surely not.

[BusyBee]

I read today that the people who are going to be in this programme will be allowed home for Christmas Day but that cameras will be following their day. Does this mean they will have a video camera of their own making a video diary or will a camera crew actually be with them.

If this is the case then I think we can give up hope of Helen appearing IMHO.

[James]

Someone one Digital Spy claims to have inside knowledge about this show - says Emma, Marco and Victor are in it and Alex is still think about it. Nick turned it down, no mention of Helen.

I think Endemol might be taking the idea a bit far by having them all living in the same house together, sounds quite like it's the only way they could get the Big Brother Gold show, that was mentioned a while ago, to work.

Could end up with just the ex-HMs desparate for publicity.

[Rosemary]

I suppose it will be interesting to see how HM's from diffferent series get on...there are a few I can imagine will clash

[Romantic Old Bird]

Originally posted by Rosemary
I suppose it will be interesting to see how HM's from diffferent series get on...there are a few I can imagine will clash

Yep Rosemary, a few ego's tripping over each other I imagine.

Jade will no doubt be Princess Verruca............
Alex would defo make a good Wishee washee..............
Can't think of a natural for Snow White though......

[James]

Another story about the Big Brother pantomime

Jade and Nasty Nick to star in E4's Big Brother panto


'Big Brother': panto on E4

Sam Matthews, Brand Republic 11:35 01-12-2004
LONDON - Faded 'Big Brother' stars including Jade Goody, Nasty Nick and Marco will come together for an E4 Christmas pantomime, which will see them live together in a 'Big Brother' Lodge for two weeks while they are filmed arguing over parts and learning their lines.

The 'Big Brother Panto' series will culminate in a live pantomime on E4 on January 5.

The pantomime is a modern adaptation on Cinderella, written by 'Gimme Gimme Gimme' writer and author Jonathan Wright.

The other former 'Big Brother' housemates featured are BB5's rowdy Victor, BB2's mouthy Narinder, BB3's "ginger" Tim, BB4's yoga-loving Anouska, BB3's cleanliness freak Alex and BB1's Mel, who is now dating Alex.

The cast will be treated to professional acting masterclasses with tips on everything from choreography to stage presence.

The 'Big Brother Panto' starts on Monday December 20 with two nightly shows on E4, which are repeated on T4 the following day.

Tabloid reports today indicate arguments between the cast are already erupting. Goody, the most famous and highest-earning 'Big Brother' housemate, has allegedly been offered £30,000 to appear in the panto while the other cast members are only receiving £5,000.

On finding out the news, the other contestants have threatened to walk turning the production schedule of the show into chaos.

[Romantic Old Bird]

mmm Helen not mentioned - looks less and less likely sadly.

[James]

Ex Big Brother housemates Jade, Victor, Narinder, Kitten, Nick, Tim, Marco, Anouska, Alex and Mel have all agreed to be locked up again for the Big Brother Panto…

Big Brother Panto starts on Monday 20th December and transmits two nightly shows on E4 which is repeated on T4 the following day.

The pantomime will be performed live on E4 on Wednesday 5th January.

Guardian

[BusyBee]

I'm in a quandry regarding this panto thingy.

I cant stand Jade, Kitten, Victor - am not too fond of Marco or Narinder - cant understand why Tim should want to do this after all his complaining - Nick I dont think is getting involved, so the only others I like, or dont mind, are Anouska, Alex and Mel therefore do I apply for tickets to see the performance (as it is taking place in Bristol) so I can give a personal report or I do I not bother.

Though the idea of booing Jade is very tempting.

Now if Helen turns out to be a late entry, I will have no doubts, but at the moment I am in too minds. What do you think I should do?

[Romantic Old Bird]

I think we're going to be sadly disappointed Busybee.

Wide berth unless we hear otherwise my friend

[James]

I read on DS and the jtforum that Alex may not take part because of the car accident and there are other HMs standing by.

[James]

Another picture from The Sun

... OH yes the Big Brother stars are - in a telly PANTO!

Inmates from all five series will stage two weeks of rehearsals for Cinderella in a reality show on E4 before performing the panto in the New Year.

Here Jade Goody, Narinder Kaur and Victor Ebuwa try out some costumes.

Co-stars include Nasty Nick Bateman, Kitten Pinder, Marco Sabba, Melanie Hill and Spencer Smith.

The show starts on December 20, with the panto on Jan 5.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2...572342,00.html

Nick and Spencer have been added to the cast, I think Alex is not appearing.

[Romantic Old Bird]

Still nothing to tempt me in........

[BusyBee]

Nor me - such a shame. Still perhaps Jade will be playing the nasty stepmother.

[BigSister]

I dont think she will BB