[Rebecca]

As sad as I was to find out that my fave G(a)linda ever, Dianne Pilkington, is leaving I am already thinking about who I would love to see as the next G(a)linda! I thought of Scarlett Strallen as she showed interest of the role when she was Mary! I would love to see her and I think she would be a perfect G(a)linda! Does anyone agree or even think it might be possible she might go up for an audition?

[Beanie88]

To be fair, it is to my knowledge that she isn't confirmed to be leaving. Rather it is a rumour which whilst I believe to be true, is extremely sad. I personally can't see scarlett strallen as Glinda. I can't imagine her being able to squeakify her voice and be able to maintain her tone and talent. Thats my two cents anyway.

[ldntheatregoer]

To be fair, it is to my knowledge that she isn't confirmed to be leaving. Rather it is a rumour which whilst I believe to be true, is extremely sad. I personally can't see scarlett strallen as Glinda. I can't imagine her being able to squeakify her voice and be able to maintain her tone and talent. Thats my two cents anyway.

Maintain her talent?

I think she'd be perfect, the role doesn't require a squeaky voice, Dianne Pilkington has mostly dropped the voice that dogged her first year with the company. Scarlett's got a beautiful soprano and is a wonderful actress.

[Beanie88]

Maintain her talent?

I think she'd be perfect, the role doesn't require a squeaky voice, Dianne Pilkington has mostly dropped the voice that dogged her first year with the company. Scarlett's got a beautiful soprano and is a wonderful actress.

Last time I saw Dianne she was very squeaky. It is a part of her role to have such a voice. I never said that Scatlett wasn't talented just that I can't see her in the role. I can't see her being able to maintain that 'beautiful soprano' as well as the other requirements of the role.

[IAmACat]

Dianne Pilkington is leaving? Yay. Finally. I know loads of people love her, but I've never liked her as Glinda. It'll be nice to see a new interpretation of the role.