Freddie Vokes is an accomplished young pianist and harpist from Burton Joyce and the 14-year-old has had an amazing year that continues to go from strength to strength.
In a year that Freddie has not only become the youth Mayor of Gedling, he was also awarded the lead child role of Jeremy in the upcoming Chitty Chitty Bang Bang musical at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal next month (October 25 – 28).
Freddie will share the lead child role with Leo, who has just finished a performance in the Leicester Curve’s award-winning production of Billy Elliot.
Freddie was out and about with the cast of the musical at the weekend (9) in Nottingham City Centre and fans got to see the Burton Joyce teenager and the famous car up close.
Gedling Eye caught up with Freddie who said “Chitty bang bang rehearsals are in full force now! I can’t wait to get on the stage and show all the hard work we have done!”
The story was originally written by Ian Fleming, best known for his James Bond series of novels as a story for his son Caspar and it then became the much loved 1968 film starring Dick van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes.
Freddie is already training in the West End having won a scholarship and travels to London every Sunday to spend up to six hours with West End professionals.
Freddie’s list of accomplishments continues to grow, a few of which are listed below:
The teenager currently has an annual scholarship to the Pixie Lott Performing Arts Academy.
The Burton Joyce teenager has appeared in the video ‘Mixed Emotions’ by English rock band You Me at Six, available here.
Freddie is in the RAF cadets and has been selected to be involved in the RAF band camp.
Last March (2022), Freddie was shocked to see the scenes unfolding in Ukraine and decided to take action. He started arranging live streaming concerts and raised over £1000 towards the Ukraine appeal. As a result of this charity work, he was awarded the 2022 Young Achiever Award at the Pride of Gedling Awards, sponsored by Gedling Eye & This is Gedling sponsored.
Freddie has recently professionally recorded his own music, written by himself to highlight mental health. In doing so he recorded with Stuart Epps who has worked closely with the likes of Elton John, Oasis and Led Zeppelin during an amazing career.
For those who would like to see Freddie live at the theatre Royal, Freddie can be seen on the Wednesday matinee, Thursday evening, Friday matinee and Saturday evening.
Tickets and further details regarding the show can be accessed HERE
Well done Freddy, your a rising Star. Best wishes for the future. Keith & Marjorie Hancock.
making the music world a better place. The next adele big up freddy. also this is being posted by joseph cookson- son of martin