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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2017
  • Here's a little look at when I surprised Archie, Jake and Dan and told them they had the part of William Trundle in The Christmasaurus Live. I'm so honoured to be sharing the stage with these three incredible young actors. They are so brilliant and steal the show every night.
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  • @MySublimeNightmares
    @MySublimeNightmares 6 лет назад +247

    Honestly the fact that you're using ACTUAL Wheelchair users, let alone having a character with a disability as the main character in a novel, in the musical for the show when so many other companies opt to train a person how to use a wheelchair (despite there being hundreds of thousands of amazingly talented men women and children with disabilities) is incredible. You are setting a precedent for future generations of actors, directors and writers and you are opening the door to so many wonderful opportunities for the disabled. It makes my heart swell with happiness, especially as the daughter of a woman who was paraplegic and was denied every opportunity due to her being in a wheelchair. This is incredible. What you are doing for the disabled community is amazing. What you're doing for children everywhere is amazing. You're amazing Tom, truly, truly amazing.

    • @ragnkja
      @ragnkja 6 лет назад +1

      Julie Williams
      Someone who uses a wheelchair to get around every day is going to be much more fluid and less awkward in their movements with the wheelchair than someone who usually walks.

  • @lauren-ve7ef
    @lauren-ve7ef 6 лет назад +133

    As a disabled person, I cannot thank you enough for casting those boys as William. There are very few truly disabled actors performing on stage and screen, so this made me so emotional. You are a ray of light in representing disabled people, and I and every other disabled person are eternally grateful x

    • @Trekkifulshay
      @Trekkifulshay 6 лет назад +6

      As soon as I saw I began crying. When I tell my daughter she can be anything it's nice to have examples of actual disabled people to point to.

  • @eleanornaomigabrielle4105
    @eleanornaomigabrielle4105 6 лет назад +195

    I actually cried at this 😭 so lovely x

  • @Cattys_reptiles
    @Cattys_reptiles 6 лет назад +34

    As a disabled person I want to say thank you so much for using actual wheelchair users, it made me bawl like a baby

  • @Joyce-qg7ub
    @Joyce-qg7ub 6 лет назад +22

    Why are the Fletchers so amazing?!?!?! I teared up!! This is such a special family!

  • @charlottefreeman26
    @charlottefreeman26 6 лет назад +19

    As someone who is disabled I thank you so so much for casting actual wheelchair users and giving them this opportunity

  • @TechnologyFML
    @TechnologyFML 6 лет назад +65

    Not going to lie, the moment you revealed that you sought out an actual wheelchair user for the part, I started crying. Thank you so much for not giving one of the few roles disables people can play to an able-bodies person. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please tell me the movie is going to come to the US????

  • @TomDrummerAndSkater
    @TomDrummerAndSkater 6 лет назад +78

    Do you reckon the Christmasaurus songs will ever go on Spotify? Bangers m8.

  • @Trekkifulshay
    @Trekkifulshay 6 лет назад +30

    Thank you! Here I am crying again. This matters.

  • @Pexzee
    @Pexzee 6 лет назад +89

    I imagine it'd be somewhat embarrassing to go on the stage to explain to the audience that there is no show because you've been busy vlogging

  • @whatmakesmehappy1086
    @whatmakesmehappy1086 6 лет назад +11

    my 12 year old sister has Cerebral Palsy and I am so looking forward to go with her to see the Christmasaurus soon. It's so important for her to see real kids with disabilities get on that stage and live their dreams. Also, the theatre was so good at helping us get Accessibility tickets! So thanks doesn't really cover it Tom, but thank you for showing society that Disabilities NEED to be represented and especially in a positive way/ the right way.
    In the words of my sister when she was 8 'Don't let anyone tell you what you can't do, because maybe you can do it!"

  • @marygrimes2000xx
    @marygrimes2000xx 6 лет назад +7

    As a musical theatre loving teenager who became disabled a few years ago, I just want to Thank you so much for making this show accessible to all! These children shouldn't be discriminated against because they use a wheelchair and the fact that they are playing a lead role in a stage show now in London, honestly makes me so happy! Us wheelchair users are just as talented as our non disabled friends so why shouldn't we be aloud to shine! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart :)

  • @sailb0atscream
    @sailb0atscream 6 лет назад +14

    I'm not crying someone is chopping onions 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @agalyakotigala3909
    @agalyakotigala3909 6 лет назад +23

    Omg these reactions are so pure it melts my heart 😊 wish I could see the show but unfortunately i live in Sri Lanka :/

  • @kirstydowning339
    @kirstydowning339 6 лет назад

    Their reactions had me in tears, so lovely

  • @lessthanthreedougie
    @lessthanthreedougie 6 лет назад

    Seeing Dan’s father as he hugged his son was one of the most beautiful things I may have ever witnessed. You can see how much love he has for his son, the pride he has for all his son has accomplished, the relief that his child’s dream came true and it’s overwhelming. Thank you so very much for presenting this opportunity to children with special needs. It’s important for people of all shapes, sizes, colors and requiring any accessories to have representation and you’re paving a way for this to hopefully become a more frequently seen occurrence. I am so proud of you Tom Fletcher. You may never know me, but I hold you in such high acclaim and sing your praises whenever the occasion arises. Thank you for being such an inspiration and incredible role model.

  • @EEN63
    @EEN63 6 лет назад

    It's not enough that you are incredibly talented in so many ways, but you have a heart the size of the universe as well. There are special places in heaven for people as wonderful as you! Bravo, Tom!

  • @6Sambora
    @6Sambora 6 лет назад

    I'm not crying. There's dust in my eyes. Damn it.

  • @lindsaybryson8370
    @lindsaybryson8370 6 лет назад

    THANK YOU for writing such a wonderful story that provides an opportunity for people who don't always get a chance to perform. The joy on the faces of these boys says it all.

  • @kimberleyhowes2674
    @kimberleyhowes2674 6 лет назад +6

    No.... You're crying. This was so beautiful to see their faces.

  • @jennyupabove
    @jennyupabove 6 лет назад

    We went on day two to the matinee performance and it was magical. I cried, I laughed and I felt so very Christmassy. It was wonderful.
    Afraid Of Heights made me sob - in a good way.

  • @emilym5870
    @emilym5870 6 лет назад +10

    this is the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen

  • @gingaindi
    @gingaindi 6 лет назад +19

    I'm not crying, you're crying

  • @EmzaOVods
    @EmzaOVods 6 лет назад

    I actually got crazy teary eyed watching this

  • @LysanneSwings
    @LysanneSwings 6 лет назад +10

    I AM CRYING TOM I AM SO PROUD TO BE A FAN OF YOU YOU ARE THE BEST PERSON ON THIS EARTH

  • @Anthony.H-R
    @Anthony.H-R 6 лет назад

    I watched the second performance and it was the best show I have seen

  • @LoveSmerch
    @LoveSmerch 6 лет назад

    I'm really not prone to tears, but when you just said hello to Archie and he started crying, I was a goner. And I haven't stopped crying in the last 10 mins. I'm so happy those boys got to have that experience.

  • @taylorherbertson2004
    @taylorherbertson2004 6 лет назад

    Tom you are a wonderful wonderful person.

  • @xnly2968
    @xnly2968 6 лет назад +7

    Next year I'll see the CHRISTMASAURUS please go on Europe tour !!💖💖

  • @BehindTheGreenEyes
    @BehindTheGreenEyes 6 лет назад

    This was so lovely! Quite a few tears were had during this video. Their reactions were absolutely priceless! Many good wishes to all the little guys.

  • @rubymcclure155
    @rubymcclure155 6 лет назад

    never cried so much

  • @MultiVince95
    @MultiVince95 6 лет назад +33

    Brilliant video tom and merry Christmas

  • @ValenCabot
    @ValenCabot 6 лет назад +5

    Man👏👏👏👏 Congratulations Tom * standing ovations *👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @catrionacrozier8513
    @catrionacrozier8513 6 лет назад +1

    Dans reaction is so sweet I love him ❤️

  • @louet9407
    @louet9407 6 лет назад

    I'm crying so hard at this💕

  • @rtilling
    @rtilling 6 лет назад +2

    Wow what an emotional video! Those boys melted my heart. Tom you are a wonderful man

  • @ghostofthought
    @ghostofthought 6 лет назад +1

    I literally was tearing up at the boys' reaction to getting the role of William Trundle.

  • @ElectraJade74
    @ElectraJade74 6 лет назад

    He walked into the first school and I just immediately started bawling.

  • @1abbie4
    @1abbie4 6 лет назад +1

    Oh my days, that totally just melted my heart. Fletcher, you are a gem! Brought tears to my eyes. Well done to all the boys! 😊

  • @laurenweise3241
    @laurenweise3241 6 лет назад

    Those boys are such precious beautiful souls. Thank you Tom for creating this character and giving these boys a chance.

  • @elle-xe2nf
    @elle-xe2nf 6 лет назад +3

    Crying, so lovely xx

  • @chelseyjenkins1412
    @chelseyjenkins1412 6 лет назад +5

    Merry Christmas Tom, Gi, Buzz and Buddy

  • @annacvnunes
    @annacvnunes 6 лет назад

    I’m not crying, you are crying !!!! BEAUTIFUL ♥️

  • @sarabroughton4060
    @sarabroughton4060 6 лет назад

    Beautiful. The reactions of those three boys are just heartwarming. ❤️

  • @helenamblx
    @helenamblx 6 лет назад

    Sob sob. This is so lovely

  • @imnotcoolthough
    @imnotcoolthough 6 лет назад

    Love this so so much. If I could have travelled on those dates I would have been there to see the show. The joy on those boys faces says it all. Magic.

  • @lillygrantham-hughes5675
    @lillygrantham-hughes5675 6 лет назад

    Tell me I’m not the only one who cried!!!!

  • @kayleigh1349
    @kayleigh1349 6 лет назад

    This made a very happy emotional! So heartwarming seeing their faces light up when they got told they were gonna be on stage!

  • @thedesmonddays8939
    @thedesmonddays8939 6 лет назад

    We came this afternoon and must say Archie was amazing alongside the rest of the cast of course! The whole show blew my mind let alone my children's xx

  • @alixpage7262
    @alixpage7262 6 лет назад +1

    Crying my eyes out, so happy and proud for these boys! 👏🏽👏🏽❤️

  • @elliegriffin4961
    @elliegriffin4961 6 лет назад +4

    Glad to hear that the show is going well, Tom! Archie, Jake and Dan, and the whole Christmasaurus cast are so talented, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas! X

  • @rokstargirl123
    @rokstargirl123 6 лет назад

    I had to rewatch this video three times because I was crying too hard to see the screen! This was so sweet and the expression on the boys' faces was priceless.

  • @TheFalloutBunny
    @TheFalloutBunny 6 лет назад

    The boys are sooo cute

  • @nadinelazenby2687
    @nadinelazenby2687 6 лет назад +1

    Crying watching this. Xxx

  • @buddybuddy4587
    @buddybuddy4587 6 лет назад

    this is so sweet

  • @nurseystn9321
    @nurseystn9321 6 лет назад

    Fantastic! Made me cry. Well done William trundles to be xx

  • @georgiaap
    @georgiaap 6 лет назад

    My mum and I bought a copy of The Christmasaurus for my younger brother and sister as a goodbye and thank you present from our Elf on the Shelf! It’s currently sitting under the tree waiting for them to find it in the morning! I’m sure they’ll love it!

  • @RIAdayLIME
    @RIAdayLIME 6 лет назад

    This is just lovely! Well done to the 3 trundles!❤️

  • @kirstybrain9711
    @kirstybrain9711 6 лет назад

    This has me sobbing! What beautiful moments. Wow. Tom you really have done something magic here. What a lovely touching video!!!! 🤗

  • @sophiepownall2708
    @sophiepownall2708 6 лет назад

    As an ex Hammond student I was overjoyed to see my old school hall and the happiness of everyone there! So wonderful seeing three talented boys getting the opportunity of a life time 💕 Merry Christmas! X

  • @KatzePiano
    @KatzePiano 6 лет назад

    This video made me cry several times. What sweet boys they are and, although I can't get down to London to see the show, I'm sure they are all doing an amazing job!

  • @EmeliaWithAnE97
    @EmeliaWithAnE97 6 лет назад

    Weeping!! 10/10 truly the example which the rest of the theatre world needs to follow! Hats off to you Tom and co, you are paving the way for something beautiful

  • @Beth3273
    @Beth3273 6 лет назад

    What a huge heart you have Tom!!

  • @MissTwilightHater
    @MissTwilightHater 6 лет назад

    The last little boy was such a Tiny Tim with that British accent!!

  • @danaleetaylor4514
    @danaleetaylor4514 6 лет назад

    This left me in tears. So beautiful!

  • @MsDAnielleR
    @MsDAnielleR 6 лет назад

    amazing video love watching it and so adorable thing to do and surprise the three of them and making their dream come true to be a part of the show and being William so proud of you and gutted can't be there to see the show

  • @katyamcflyxX
    @katyamcflyxX 6 лет назад

    You're so great Tom! Thank you for this, this is so cool. Made me cry a bit. Merry Christmas to you and your family xx

  • @TheAbleeblee
    @TheAbleeblee 6 лет назад

    The kids are all so precious! Thanks for doing this Tom, you're spreading so much Christmas joy to people who deserve it the most ❤️

  • @MsShaumar
    @MsShaumar 6 лет назад

    Omg so touching! How wonderful

  • @TweetingRawr
    @TweetingRawr 6 лет назад

    Thank you for sharing this video! It was so lovely to see that moment and their happiness! Absolutely brilliant.

  • @hufflepuffwolf2454
    @hufflepuffwolf2454 6 лет назад

    This made me smile so much! Just seeing how happy they were getting the good news almost made me cry :D

  • @marywalker6509
    @marywalker6509 6 лет назад

    Such a wonderful and magical thing to be able to do! Good luck for all the shows x

  • @mummymetrollstastic7966
    @mummymetrollstastic7966 6 лет назад

    Oh wow...you made me in cry in the best way! 😭 Fab stuff...all the best for the remaining shows & Merry Christmas 🎅🏻🎄☺️

  • @cathyrack
    @cathyrack 6 лет назад

    Oh my the tears running down my face!! Merry Christmas!!

  • @EmilieB
    @EmilieB 6 лет назад

    So many happy tears!!! This was so lovely!

  • @stephanielambie5386
    @stephanielambie5386 6 лет назад

    No idea why I keep watching your videos tom, I always end up in tears!! Just so beautiful ❤️ xx

  • @celcravero
    @celcravero 6 лет назад

    Oh man.... There are no words. You're just incredible. You never stop surprising me. And you always ALWAYS manage to bring tears to my eyes. You're an amazing human being. Most people should be like you. Congratulations on everything going on in your life. Your soul is so pure, that you deserve this and more.
    Hope you have a wonderful Christmas 💗

  • @sofiba93
    @sofiba93 6 лет назад

    I cried every single second of this. ughhh i'm a mess hahaha
    So happy for these kids

  • @louiseamyellis1676
    @louiseamyellis1676 6 лет назад

    This is so lovely! I loved all their reactions! Happy Christmas! Good luck and well done to all 3 boys!

  • @georgina4193
    @georgina4193 6 лет назад

    Oh my god this is so pure and real I love it so much well done boys!!

  • @roxanne9983
    @roxanne9983 6 лет назад

    Sobbing! This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you Tom for being such a lovely person and shining example of the Christmas spirit!

  • @agalyakotigala3909
    @agalyakotigala3909 6 лет назад +4

    Good luck on Christmasaurus Tom! ❤

  • @merlinHPtwilight
    @merlinHPtwilight 6 лет назад

    Aw !! You've given these boys a chance to shine! So happy for them!!

  • @nancydan1234
    @nancydan1234 6 лет назад

    Congratulations to Archie, Jake and Dan. I wish I was able to see the show. Maybe when you go on tour to the US I'll catch up with you all. What a wonderful story, Tom!

  • @richardcampbell5915
    @richardcampbell5915 6 лет назад

    Thank you for sharing the special moments of letting the boys know they had gotten part of William. Sounds like they put the time in and worked at their very best to give wonderful performances for you. I wish them the very best. Well done to the boys! Not everyone is willing to put their heart and soul into making dreams come true. High five boys!

  • @SuperCrazybumblebee
    @SuperCrazybumblebee 6 лет назад

    Thank you Tom. What a wonderful vlog. Yep I cried.

  • @emmad6760
    @emmad6760 6 лет назад

    Thanks for making me cry!

  • @jodie.with.ie.
    @jodie.with.ie. 6 лет назад

    Sweetest video ever

  • @jackieoliver6458
    @jackieoliver6458 6 лет назад

    😢 thank you Tom you are such a beautiful person inside and out. Merry Christmas

  • @71y4025527
    @71y4025527 6 лет назад

    Really really wish I could be in London to see the beautiful show.
    However, this is so heart-warming to see you invited them as part of the show. It just melt my heart to see those boys cracked a smile on their cute faces.
    Merry Merry Christmas,Tom and to everyone !

  • @otterley_3041
    @otterley_3041 6 лет назад

    Oh gosh. Totally just bawled my eyes out. What talented lads and amazing opportunity!

  • @flyingtomyroom
    @flyingtomyroom 6 лет назад

    This made me so so happy! Thanks for spreading the Christmas cheer Tom :')

  • @ameliamary633
    @ameliamary633 6 лет назад

    I'm actually bawling! Those boys are absolutely adorable! Wish I could go see the Christmasaurus but being in New Zealand makes it a bit hard. Tom, you are the most amazing person! Thank you for being you x

  • @YourLittleChloe
    @YourLittleChloe 6 лет назад

    Not gonna lie I had a big cry at this. The joy on those boys faces is absolutely priceless

  • @dalekmoon
    @dalekmoon 6 лет назад

    One of the nicest guys on the planet! ♥ And his sister is no slouch either, but not a guy. ♥

  • @kellsbells1406
    @kellsbells1406 6 лет назад

    Oh my I just balled my eyes out 😭you are so amazing Tom xx

  • @UnknownMari
    @UnknownMari 6 лет назад

    I'm not crying! You're crying!! This is so beautiful ❤️ xx

  • @mysticaldeath300
    @mysticaldeath300 6 лет назад

    Ahhh this is brilliant! You're such an inspiration!

  • @ashxrkive
    @ashxrkive 6 лет назад

    Beautiful video, it was incredible seeing Dan perform as William last night! It was lovely to meet you, Gi and Carrie too. Merry Christmas!

  • @juliagrace8863
    @juliagrace8863 6 лет назад

    I'm crying again! Tom, how do you do this to me!! I saw Jake perform yesterday and he was absolutely amazing!