It was eventually agreed by (almost) everyone that Tiny Toy was the obvious choice, and by way of consolation Uncle Zoltan could play the Xmas Lobster. (Don't ask — I have no idea!)
As well as Uncle Z, the sTone Brothers had also put themselves forward for the role of Holy Baby JL, insisting that they were already in costume (swaddling clothes) and the Holy Baby JL could have been twins. They willingly stepped down when Polly offered to unwrap them, accepting non-speaking roles as shepherds.
Due to a shortage of Actors, some of the Easter Island Heads had to be drafted in to play the Three Wise Personal Shoppers. This was nice for them as they don't get to do much, stuck out in the garden in all weathers. They brought gifts of Gold Tray, Brussels Sprouts and an iPhone 4s for the Baby John Lewis. The last Wise Personal Shopper whispered to Mary, 'If he doesn't like it, the receipt's in the bag!' which I thought was a nice touch.
When the performance was over, everyone gathered at the front to sing Wilson's new 'Xmas Is Coming' song, before taking a bow.
This was received with a standing ovation and THREE encores! Wilson insisted on three.
CAST LIST
Producer, Director, Author, Prompt.....Wilson Vermilingua
Xmas Lobster...Uncle Zoltan
Baby John Lewis.............................Tiny Toy
Mary.............................................Polly
Joseph..........................................Billi
Three Wise Personal Shoppers..........Easter Island Heads
Sheep, Angel & Producers Assistant...Antony
Shepherds.....................................sTony and sToneye
Camels.........................................Johnson Major and Johnson Minor
Farm Animals.................................Diesel the Goldfish
(The Brussels Sprouts and Gold Tray appeared by kind permission of New Dad)
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