TONY VINCENT AWARD
This Award is given to the cast member who the audience feel has given an outstanding performance and made the show most enjoyable.
The award is given in memory of a much loved and dedicated member of Startime, his enthusiasm and dedication made him an integral part of Startime for over twenty years.
Tony had many roles within the society including: Chairperson, Treasurer, Front of House, Compere, and musician; as well as his many brilliant performances on the stage. He is sadly missed.
Past winners of the Tony Vincent Award
2019 Panto - Lee Ralph for his role as Zola
2018 Panto – Ellie-Marie Hares for her role as Hickory Dickory
2017 Summer Show – Gemma Mills & Holly Mills for their duet
2017 Panto – Laura Murphy for her role as Ding Dong
2016 Summer Show – Kelly Marley for her role as ‘Tina Turner’
2016 Panto – John Pemberton for his role as Cardinal Polish
2015 Panto – Ricky Hammond for his role as Parka Hood
2014 Panto – Aimee Smyllie for her role as Baby bear
2013 Panto – Beth Hemmings for her role as Wishee Washee
2012 Panto – Beth Hemmings for her role as Silly Billy
2011 Summer Show – Kelly Davis for her solos and overall performance
2011 Panto – Ray Chapman for his role as Thelma (Ugly Sister)
2010 Summer Show – Kirsty Aldridge for her solos and overall performance
2010 Panto – Stephen Baker for his role as Scarecrow
2009 Summer Show – Ricky Hammond for his role as Jimmy Hollins
2009 Panto – Stephen Baker for his role as Turnover the Page
2008 Summer Show – Kirsty Aldridge and Neil Greenway for their solos and overall performances
2008 Panto – Tyrone Howell for his role as Grim
2007 Summer Show – Emily Yau for her role as Sarah
2007 Panto – Stephen Baker for his role as Handy Andy
2006 Summer Show – Tyrone Howell for his role as Darryl
2006 Panto – Stephen Baker for his role as Silly Billy
2005 Summer Show – Emma Clayton for her solos and overall performance
2005 Panto – David Martin for his role as Buttons
2004 Summer Show – Pauline Edwards for her role as the cleaner
2004 Panto – Neil Greenway for his role as the Beast
2003 Summer Show – Lynda Dunn for her solos and overall performance
2003 Panto – Leanne Eveson for her role as Tommy the cat
2002 Summer Show – Michelle Lowe for her outstanding performance
2002 Panto – Amanda Wunderlich for her role as Abanazar
2001 Summer Show – Sianne Shepherd for her solos and overall performance
2001 Panto – Stephen Baker for his role as Silly Billy
The Audience has voted!
and the winner of the
2020 Pantomine is
Ellie-Marie Hares
For her role as Jester Little Bit