Review by Paul Towers, 13/7/26
A Vicar of Dibley Christmas – the second
coming adapted by Ian Gower & Paul Carpenter
Based on the original TV series by Richard Curtis & Paul Mayhew-Archer
Directed by Nikki Favell
Produced by Leicester Drama Society
At The Little Theatre til Saturday 18th
July 2026
It may seem strange to be talking about
Christmas while we are enduring yet another heat wave but, here in the air
conditioned Little Theatre, The Vicar of Dibley Christmas is exactly what we
need to lift our spirits.
Following on from last year’s visit to Dibley
we find Alice Tinker (Kathryn Lenthall) back from her honeymoon with new
husband Hugo (Keir Watson) and pregnant. As she is showing Geraldine (Kat
Seddon) her holiday pictures the vicar’s mind is on other things, namely the
planning of the annual Dibley Christmas Show.
As is to be expected the various members of
the parish council all have different ideas about how to spice up the event.
Owen Hewitt (Jordan Handford) has his usual inappropriate suggestions, Jim
Trott (Ian Carr) makes little sense, Letitia Cropley (Elizabeth Spendlove)
knits and Frank Pickle (Nic Adams) dithers. Trying desperately to maintain
order David Horton (David Lovell) only serves to alienate everyone. Watch out
for a surprise cameo from Tabitha Fogg
The first half lovingly combines snippets from
many episodes of the beloved TV series to keep the audience laughing from the
get go. The second half is when the chaos really kicks in as the night of the Christmas
Show looms.
With the entire original cast from last year (plus
Nic Adams) this is a wonderfully comfortable show to watch. It is obvious the
team work well together and director Nikki Favell, back in charge again, has
great fun with the script. Once again every cast member has the impersonations
off pat.
A Vicar of Dibley Christmas is at The Little
until Saturday 18th July. Grab a ticket and enjoy the familiar
warmth of this evening of laughter and love.
Pics: Poyner & Mee Photography
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