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ALADDIN: Dec 2006 – Jan 2007 BEST PANTO YET....OH YES IT IS! - No character was a let down, but some, given the scope of their roles, were certainly stand outs, namely Wishee Washee aka Ben Nickless and also the fabulously flamboyant Widow Twankey played by Phil Haze. Ben exploded onto the stage with an energy I feared may be too exhausting, but soon I was swept up into his infectious stream of hilarity and he even reduced my sister to tears. When joined by his on-stage mother Widow Twankey, this double act was so quick-witted and carefully weaved any mishaps or audience participation into their gags, including getting one poor late comer to produce her ticket. Shrewsbury Chronicle 12/2006 AUDIENCE GET PANTO MAGIC - But the show was stolen by the antics of sidekick Wishee Washee and the exuberant panto dame Widow Twankey. Ben Nickless, as Wishee Washee, won the hearts of the audience and had them in stitches with his energetic humour, while Phil Haze as the dame would have impressed with his range of outfits alone. Shropshire Star 12/2006 ALADDIN (Spillers Pantomimes Ltd) - Poor Wishee Washee, played by Ben Nickless, was working hard. The River Severn had burst its banks and endless rain dampened everybody's spirits. Fast-talking Nickless' coup came when the main characters were hypnotised and at his mercy. The cast's fight against corpsing made it all the more funny. Wishee Washee worked well with Phil Haze's Widow Twankey. Their mimed ballet was a masterpiece. Jane Garner, The Stage: 14/12/2006
PETER PAN: Dec 2004 – Jan 2005 PETER PAN (Hammond Productions) - Rochdale born Ben Nickless is a panto natural in the earthy northern club tradition, and he is outstanding at what he does. Susan Elkin, The Stage: 26/12/2004
STEVE DEE PROMOTIONS – SHOWCASE 08/03/2005 Comedy impressionist Ben Nickless shows huge promise. A Joe Pasquale impression was topical and a Corrie sketch raised huge laughs. However the success or failure of this exceptionally talented young man will hinge on whether he hones his material to suit those who blush more easily. Mark Ritchie, The Stage: 07/04/2005
SHOWCALL SHOWCASE 2004 Comedians play a vital role in lightening the business mood. As soon as Ben Nickless appeared on stage, ribs were thoroughly tickled by an inventive set which had original impressions aplenty – soap stars etc – and some top gags to go with them. A naturally funny guy with tons of potential as long as he can keep coming up with original material. His opening Joe Pasquale skit was perfect. Derek Smith, The Stage: 18/11/2004
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