Brand new web-series The Vicky Vox Project to launch on Youtube
A reality web-series starring Hollywood-based drag queen Vicky Vox is to be released on Youtube.
It’s Summer 2020 and Vicky Vox can’t perform live. She can only hug those in her household, which currently consists of the unassuming Bichon-Poodle, Biscuit; a vast quantity of snacks and, of course, her plants. When Vicky’s theatre director friend Tom calls from London with a proposal to create a live stage show, she turns to part-time roommate Paul, currently residing in Vegas, for advice.
With the entire team unable to meet in person, two producers, James and Robin, bring on board comedy writer Beth to begin planning their live return in 2021. Will they be able to create an entire show from scratch without ever once being in the same room together?
Featuring a company of real-life creatives, the series is inspired by a love of live performance, a passion for drag and queer culture and of course, Miss Rona. It also gives an insight into the creative process of making a show during the confines of a pandemic, while celebrating Vicky’s sentiment that “When the world goes to sh*t, sometimes you gotta celebrate a little harder.”
Vicky Vox is best known for her drag band DWV and in 2018, she appeared as Audrey II in Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. She also recently launched her first podcast, Doing Great with Vicky Vox.
Vox said: “2020 is clearly the year that changed everything. Adversity is nothing new in my life. I always find a way to express myself and connect with others. Creativity and art are healing and they will not be stopped! When you find people who support your vision and truly embody that collaborative spirit, obstacles become launch pads to discovery. Necessity is truly the mother of invention.”
Producers James Quaife and Robin Rayner of New Frame Productions said: “Without the restrictions of Covid-19 we’d never have the opportunity to collaborate with these brilliant creative people from all across the world. With the last 8 months being a difficult time for so many in the entertainment industry, it’s also enabled us to reimagine the way we work, opening up new opportunities to defy the rules and reframe our stages.”
The series was filmed remotely, mainly in the US, but produced, directed and edited in the UK. It will be shown on New Frame Productions Youtube channel soon with a live show planned for 2021. Also appearing in the series will be Cindy Lin, Paul Michael Gibbs and Renée Lamb plus special star guests are scheduled to appear in future episodes.
