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What the leading ladies think of the role
After the first production in 2002, Jennifer Dewar’s reaction was “I’d pay money to take the part of Lucy again! It’s my favourite role of the many I’ve played”.
Next, Gillian Hodges, Lucy in the Javea Players production in Spain, said: “Below Stairs is a lovely show, a great experience. Although I have portrayed some really wonderful parts, including Eliza Dolittle in My Fair Lady and Dolly in Hello, Dolly! I now have a very special place in my heart for Lucy, who is truly the ‘new kid on the block’!”
Next was Danielle Winter of the Utopian Operatic Society, who added “Lucy is a fantastic role. If you
It is interesting to hear what being ladies maid Lucy meant to the stars of the first five productions
Jennifer Dewar, the first-ever Lucy, sings the cheeky music hall number A parlour maid, in her alter ego of Mademoiselle Arlette from Paris
enjoy getting your teeth into something, you can’t go wrong. It was great to play such a lovable character. I am absolutely certain Lucy will go far and I am looking forward to hearing my grand-children whistling the tunes”.
In July 2004, Vicki Skelley of Riverside Players said “I have never enjoyed a role as much as I enjoyed playing Lucy. And if I could give up my full-time job and perform as Lucy every night, I would!”
Storth’s Marie Herron, the latest Lucy, agrees. “It’s a role to die for, with so many rewarding challenges. I’d do it again tomorrow!”
So – who’s next for the part??