'What time is it? It's panto time!': Chico gets into character ahead of Stourbridge panto
Cheeky Chico has donned his royal regalia as he prepares to put on a grand performance for Mary Stevens Hospice's upcoming pantomime extravaganza.
X-factor favourite and extravagant funny-man, Chico, has said that 'any time is Chico time' ahead of his performance in Mary Stevens Hospice's Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime next week.
The annual pantomime, which will take place at Stourbridge Town Hall on Wednesday, February 11th, will be the eighth performance put on by the charity and has quickly become one of the hospice's largest fundraisers year on year.
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However, this year, the pantomime is promised to be more extravagant than ever as Chico joins the ranks of performers to take up the role of 'King Chico', bringing his wild antics and cheeky sense of humour to the stage.
He said: "Well, I've just put my royal regalia on and I must say, I really do feel like King Chico today. It's so exciting.
"When I visited Mary Stevens Hospice and saw all of the great work they do, their volunteers and what these people sacrifice, they are there physically and spiritually for those at the end of care.
"I instantly thought 'I have to do this'. It actually means so much to me because this hospice is really making a difference, and they are really having a huge impact on people's lives.
"It's extremely humbling to be a part of this."
Chico said that he will bring the full extent of his signature 'Chico style' to the stage, promising to bring his all for the fantastic pantomime.
He said: "'There's always going to be Chico time in there, that's my signature style, I'll definitely bring that energy to the stage.
"This pantomime just feels special. It has something really extraordinary, it has authenticity, and it has a team of super-talented actors who can do it all. I actually thought 'I'd better up my game here'."
Ahead of the panto, Chico promised plenty of laughs, tears, and an endless amount of memorable moments for all to enjoy.
He said: "I can promise you, you're going to laugh out loud, you're going to be moved, the story is brilliant, and we are all really just bringing this together.
"And what makes this all even better is that by getting a ticket, you'll be making a real change. You'll be talking about this for years to come."
Creative director of the pantomime, Will Phipps, said that just over £300,000 has been raised for Mary Stevens Hospice over the years, and that he is excited to see the latest creation come to life.
He said: "I've been doing this since 2019, and we've just raised over £300,000 for the hospice, just by doing these shows.
"This show in particular, you're going to see plenty of slapstick, the costumes are stunning, the sets are amazing, and some of the special effects are out of this world.
"It's going to be fantastic."
"And what makes this all even better is that by getting a ticket, you'll be making a real change. You'll be talking about this for years to come."
Creative director of the pantomime, Will Phipps, said that just over £300,000 has been raised for Mary Stevens Hospice over the years, and that he is excited to see the latest creation come to life.
He said: "I've been doing this since 2019, and we've just raised over £300,000 for the hospice, just by doing these shows.
"This show in particular, you're going to see plenty of slapstick, the costumes are stunning, the sets are amazing, and some of the special effects are out of this world.
"It's going to be fantastic."
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