Once Upon a Time in Albert Square is the Children in Need 2018 special.
Synopsis[]
The cast of EastEnders is set to spread some movie magic across Albert Square on this year’s BBC Children in Need, with a delightful Disney medley to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary.
In what is the most dazzling EastEnders medley yet, the cast will be taking on the roles inspired by classic Disney characters performing in the Square. There’s an added sprinkle of Disney animation and special effects bringing extra magic to the scenes, including an incredible flying carpet.
The medley will also feature songs such as Friend Like Me from Aladdin Genie, whilst also entertain viewers with an unforgettable performance that will take centre stage as they perform the hit song Let It Go from the much loved Frozen. Also not to be missed, another breathtaking performance as Belle from Beauty and the Beast with Gaston and LeFou.
The musical performance culminates with interacting with the ‘True Original’ Mickey Mouse in a bid to share the magic!
This magical musical medley follows a great tradition by BBC Children in Need of taking on the challenge of transforming much loved musicals and films - from Star Wars to James Bond - all for a truly fantastic cause.
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Keegan Baker - Zack Morris (Aladdin)
- Louise Mitchell - Tilly Keeper (Jasmine)
- Whitney Dean - Shona McGarty (Belle)
- Kat Moon - Jessie Wallace (Elsa)
- Kush Kazemi - Davood Ghadami (Gaston)
- Masood Ahmed - Nitin Ganatra (LeFou)
- Patrick Trueman - Rudolph Walker (The Baker)
- Bex Fowler - Jasmine Armfield (Bimbette)
- Sonia Fowler - Natalie Cassidy (Bimbette)
- Tiffany Butcher - Maisie Smith (Bimbette)
- Karen Taylor - Lorraine Stanley (The Genie)
- Ruby Allen - Louisa Lytton (Tap Dancer)
- Sharon Mitchell - Letitia Dean
- Mick Carter - Danny Dyer
- Mo Harris - Laila Morse
- Callum 'Halfway' Highway - Tony Clay
- Robbie Jackson - Dean Gaffney
- Bernadette Taylor - Clair Norris
- Adam Bateman - Stephen Rahman-Hughes
- Stuart Highway - Ricky Champ
- Hayley Slater - Katie Jarvis
- Mariam Ahmed - Indira Joshi
- Arshad Ahmed - Madhav Sharma
- Amy Mitchell - Abbie Burke
- Ricky Mitchell - Frankie Day
- Will Mitchell - Freddie Phillips
- Janet Mitchell - Grace
- Riley Taylor - Tom Jacobs
- Chatham Taylor - Alfie Jacobs
Recurring cast[]
Guest cast[]
- Mickey Mouse - Bret Iwan (voice only)
Crew[]
- Choreographer/Creative Director - Matt Flint
- Flying Carpet Controller - Erlend Webb
- The Walt Disney Company - Angela Affinita
Notes[]
- This Children in Need special was shown on Friday 16th November 2018 and was 7 minutes long. There were no opening titles or credits.
- Some of the EastEnders characters portrayed Disney characters (included in brackets next to their credits).
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