Flash Jordan Characters

FLASH CHARACTERS

Mingus (Scene 3) – the grand villain with ridiculous facial-hair. But he’s a lot more human than inhuman in ours, and finds ruling a constant frustration.

Klittus (Scene 5) – Mingus’ somewhat embittered, cold, psychopathic second-in-command with childhood trauma. Sports a mask.

Flash (Scene 2) – the hero. In our version, an international cricket-star with a test-match to play in three days. Finds it difficult talking to the ladies. Often sees the ridiculousness of everything around him, which is fairly reasonable in the circumstances.

Tony Bitpart (Scene 2)– Flash’s best friend. A real wide-boy who is always trying to help Flash take advantage of his friend. A trifle short-lived as a character.

Dale Hardon (Scene 2)– a very well-meaning nymphomaniac. Strangely attracted to Mingus’ seductions.

Hans Narkov (Scene 2)– the crazy professor who brings Flash and Dale to Mingus’ world. Eastern European (c.f. Topol) and unstable, if altruistic. The only one who figured it all out.

Soltan (Scene 3)– King of the Winged People. Brian Blessed, essentially, but a little sillier. Has a perma-tan. Likes to wind Dalton up about his sexuality.

Dalton (Scene 3)– Prince of Treebor. Somewhat insecure about his sexuality.

Wingus (Act II, Scene 3) – Mingus’ consort. A very wife-like figure who likes to take him down a peg or two. Very upset when he falls for Dale.

Phwoara (Scene 5 – 2^nd half)– Mingus’ daughter. A really saucy wench who likes to play games and control men. A little exotic in the film, and could be here as well. Needs to be happy wearing very little.

Retribution (Scene 4)– Mingus’ guard. A very down-to-earth guy who likes his biscuits.

Dirk (Scene 4)– Another of Mingus’ guards. A similar character to Retribution, but a bit thicker.

Suggested (Scene 4)– one of Mingus’ ladies. Helpful but a little prone to criticism.

Generous (Scene 4) – a modern woman. Ironic and very much aware of the limitations of men.

Executioner (Scene 5 – 2^nd half) – A well-meaning thicko who can do his job because he lacks sensitivity and imagination.

General Karla (Scene 6) – In charge of Mingus’ armies, and also of the accounts department. Crazy Germanic woman with a love of leather. Has strange relationship with Klilttus.

Commander Bridge (Act II, Scene 1) – In charge of the phallic-shaped War Rocket Ejax. Loves his toy. Slightly tetchy at times.

Novelty (Act II, Scene 2) – One of Mingus’ earnest but dim guards

Simper (Act II, Scene 2) – Another guard. Not so dim and more long-suffering.

Flighty (Act II, Scene 3) – Wingus’ lady-in-waiting and adviser. Often talks when she should keep quiet.

Expenses (Act II, Scene 4) – An accountant and masochist who gets very excited when General Karla whips him.

Addition (Act II, Scene 4) SILENT PART – physical acting only. A dim accountant who counts on his fingers and works with his tongue out.

Try-Hard (Act II, Scene 4) SILENT PART – physical acting only. A swotty accountant who looks smug when others get told off.

Accounts-Master Mathmo (Act II, Scene 4) – in charge of the accounts department. Likes everything to be in order.

King Dalton (Act II, Scene 6) – second half only (near the end) – Essentially, Elton John. Super-camp and loveyish.

Fakebake (Scene 3, read in Soltan) – Soltan’s wing-man. Like Soltan, he loves a good laugh, but his has yet to be quite so booming.

Mrs. Soltan (Act II, Scene 3 – read in Wingus)– we see where Wingus gets it from. She has Soltan totally under the thumb.

Green Peter (Act II, Scene 6) – An ill-fated Treeborian who wants to join Dalton’s drinking society.

O’Brien (Act II, Scene 6) – Dalton’s second-in-command. A bit creepy and sycophantish.