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How stagey are you? Victoria Hamilton-Barritt vs Lily Frazer

The final stagey battle of the year takes place in the Barrio of ”In the Heights”

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt

Victoria's West End credits include Mamma Mia, Grease, Fame, Flashdance and A Chorus Line.

She has recently finished playing Daniela in In the Heights at King's Cross Theatre.

Lily Frazer

Lily's theatre credits include the UK tour of Cats, the arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar and Les Misérables in the West End.

She is currently playing Nina in In the Heights at the King's Cross Theatre.

What was the last show you went to see?

The Playboy of the Western World at the Southwark Playhouse two months ago. It was great. 0.5 [Great show, but AGES ago!]

A few months ago, possibly August? I saw Memphis for the last time as I knew it was closing soon. 0.5 [AUGUST!?]

How many cast recordings do you own? Which is your favourite?

I own four. Bat Boy, Sunset Boulevard, RENT and Starlight Express. My favourite is probably Bat Boy as it’s ridiculous. 0

Quite embarrassing now but I've just counted a shocking 19 cast recordings on my iTunes! In my defence not all of them are full recordings and they're usually for research! Eeek! At the moment I could listen to the Hamilton soundtrack all day everyday! Not even sorry!

2 [Bonus point because Hamilton]

What is the stagiest picture on your phone?

A picture of a footprint on my In The Heights libretto from a previous cast member. I love it. 1

Ha! It's a toss up between a selfie of me dressed as Grizabella at the London Palladium in my understudy run or a photo of my recent Dr. Nelson vocal steamer purchase! Hideously stagey! 1

How many times have you seen Wicked?

Twice to see friends. It was enough. 0

Far too many times to count but I remember in college there was one time where friends of mine went every Wednesday night for about two months! Student discount! 1

Who would you invite to a dinner party (dead or alive)?

Janis Joplin, Lenny Henry, Paul Merton and Joanna Lumley. 0

Whitney Houston, Beverly Knight, Adele, Rachel McAdams, Sia. 0.5 [Half a point for Dame Bev]

Who is the most famous person in your phone contacts?

Same day Doctor on Wimpole Street – 0207 631 0090. 0

Tim Minchin. 1

Have you ever had your photo taken by Darren Bell?

I won a Twitter competition to have my photo taken by Darren! 1

Nope. But Adam Hills took my headshots and I'd say he's quite stagey! 1 [yes he is!]

What is the stagiest thing that’s ever happened to you?

A 10 foot ice sculpture of me standing in the ballroom of The Waldorf Hotel on The Strand. It was hysterical. 1

Performing the Jellicle Ball at the Oliviers. Christ! 1

What is your earliest theatrical memory?

Watching Return of the Forbidden Planet and an Alien said "Shit". I was about 7, it was 1989 and I thought it was great. 1

Singing "Dites Moi" in a production of South Pacific in my local Parish Hall aged 10. 1

What do you like to do after a show?

Eat food, put on Netflix and have a snog with my husband and dog. 0

Very geeky! Vocal cool down, go home and steam, watch a movie eat some cereal and sleep A LOT! 1

And the winner is…

4.5/10

She may have finished bottom of our table, but she probably made us laugh more than any other contender this season. Good luck to VHB for her upcoming biggest role to date, becoming a mum! We think you should name it Elphaba.

10/10

Lily wins the final battle of season two with full honours. Not quite enough to knock the super-stagey Simon Bailey off the top spot but if she gives us Tim Minchin's number we might chuck her a couple of bonus points ;).


Stagey League Table

1. Simon Bailey

12 points


2. Ben Forster

10 points


=2. Lily Frazer

10 points


=2. Simon Lipkin

10 points


5. Sabrina Aloueche

9 points


=5. Susie McKenna

9 points


=5. Eva Noblezada

9 points


=5. Jon Robyns

9 points


=5. Lauren Samuels

9 points


10. Amelia Lily

8.5 points


=10. Scott Garnham

8.5 points


=12. Gina Beck

8 points


=12. Cassie Compton

8 points


=12. Sharon D. Clarke

8 points


=12. Lucie Jones

8 points


=12. Kimberley Walsh

8 points


=17. Carrie Hope Fletcher

7 points


=17. Marc Elliott

7 points


=17. Aaron Sidwell

7 points


=20. Victoria Hamilton-Barritt

4.5 points