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Come on Jeeves
By P G Wodehouse and Guy Bolton
Produced and
Directed by Carole Morley
March 18th - 21st
2009
What the papers said ....
Evening Gazette Thursday 16th October 2008
Production breaks new ground
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Lord Carmoyle |
Keith Rogers |
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Lady Carmoyle |
Ruth Hage |
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Jill Wyvern |
Sue Jackson |
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The Earl of Towcester |
Peter Hoyle |
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Jeeves |
Alan Veale |
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Ellen |
Emily Cartmell |
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Mrs Spottsworth |
Rosemary Roe |
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Captain Biggar |
Jeff Redfern |
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Colonel Blagden |
Mike Greenwood |
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Wireless |
Ian Rowe |
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Pomona |
Pickle |
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Stage Manager |
Jane Anderton |
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Props |
Emily Cartmell |
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Sound |
Andrea Neville |
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Costumes |
Jill Clarkson |
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Set design |
Andy Willetts |
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Set construction |
Keith Rogers & Jeff Redfern |
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Prompt |
Theresa Mallabone |
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Front of House Manager |
Rosie Withers |
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The show dates are Wednesday 18th -
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BY WILLY
RUSSELL
Produced and
Directed by Peter Taylor
October 15th - 18th 2008
What the papers said ....
Evening Gazette Thursday 16th October 2008
Production breaks new ground
A radically new approach from the Fylde
Coast Players brought a large, more youthful and very
appreciative audience to the Lowther for this play version
of Willy Russell’s well-crafted examination of the class
divisions in society set in Liverpool.
Producer Peter Taylor unfussily
conquers all the challenges inherent in any production in
the round and the play is constantly enhanced by the
nearness of an audience often made uncomfortable by its
poignancy.
Sarah-Jane Stone and Rosie Withers
excel as a starkly contrasting pair in the lead roles, the
one ever hopeful, the other ever neurotic – two experienced
actors on top form here. Tony Lancaster and Derek Winwood as
twins Mickey and Edward, blood brothers by birth and then by
friendship, choose cleverly contrasting styles with Micky’s
physicality perfectly complementing Edward’s subtle
understatement. Jo Anderson develops the role of Linda
expertly in the second half.
The sense of inevitable doom which you
feel from the start is cranked up both by Gary Houghton’s
narration and by Sarah-Jane Stone’s ironic commentary in the
only musical number ‘Marilyn Monroe’, neatly reprised
throughout.
There is outstanding support from
Andrew Conway, Stewart Harland and the versatile sextet
playing the Johnston kids, whilst lighting, costumes and
music all contribute imaginatively to a real eye-opener for
a Lowther audience.
The production continues until
Saturday.
Julian Wilde |
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Mrs Johnstone |
Sarah-Jane Stone
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Mrs Lyons |
Rosie Withers |
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Mickey |
Tony Lancaster |
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Edward |
Derek Winward |
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Narrator |
Garry Houghton |
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Linda |
Jo Anderson |
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Sammy |
Stewart Harland |
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Mr Lyons |
Andrew Conway |
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Kids |
Ellie Greenwood |
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Elizabeth Smart |
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Lucy Blundell |
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Jennie Luke |
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Tim Withers |
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Caitlin McMillan |
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Stage Manager |
Bec Willetts |
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Props |
Bec Willetts |
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Sue Jackson |
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Costumes |
Jane Anderton |
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Sandra Morgan |
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Andrea Neville |
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Prompt |
Maureen Calveley |
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Sound |
Ian Wray |
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Front of House Manager |
Stewart Yeadon |
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by Noel Coward
Produced and directed by Rosemary Roe
March 12th - 15th 2008
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Edith |
Elaine Bennet |
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Ruth Condomine |
Dawn Martyn
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Charles Condomine |
Alan Veale |
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Dr Bradman |
Jeff Redfern |
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Mrs Bradman |
Anne Cruden |
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Madam Arcarti |
Vera Cummings |
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Elvira |
Fran Hall |
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Stage Manager |
Ian Wray |
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Props |
Sue Jackson & Mara
Schipero |
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Effects |
Tony Hayes |
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Sound |
Keith Rogers |
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Prompt |
Andrea Neville |
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BY JAY
PRESSON ALLEN adaped from the novel by MURIEL SPARK
Produced and
Directed by Jeff Redfern
October 17th - 20th 2007
What the papers said ....
Evening Gazette Thursday
18th October 2007
Top performances in complex classic
Muriel Spark’s 1961
novel, subsequently brilliantly adapted for the stage and for a
film in which Maggie Smith won an Oscar for her portrayal of the
1930s Edinburgh teacher Jean Brodie, is a complex study of
personal relationships and the conflict between romantic
idealism and tight-laced Calvinism.
Jeff Redfern’s well-judged production gripped an
appreciative audience throughout and was blessed by some
exceptional acting.
The imposing Andrea
Neville in the title role looked every inch the part, with her
exchanges with headmistress Miss Mackay, icily played by the
accomplished Stephanie Heney, particularly electric.
Caitlin McMillan,
Corin Heney, Giuliana Nicholson and Anna Scott brought
thoughtful individuality to their roles as The Brodie Girls, yet
at the same time combined beautifully, displaying naiveté with
awareness, priggishness with giggling girliness as the crème de
la crème fostered by their mentor. Ian Edmundson as bachelor
Gordon Lowther and Alan Veale as family man Teddy Lloyd, each
struggling between reality and fantasy in their relationship
with the ever-dangerous Jean Brodie, were both excellent.
Sue Jackson and Lee
Wilson lent strong support.
The play introduces
profound issues of truth and reality in a witty and entertaining
way.
Fylde Coast Players
are to be congratulated on one of the very best productions seen
at the Lowther Pavilion in recent years.
The show continues
until Saturday at 7.30pm
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Perry |
Lee Wilson |
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Sister Helena |
Sue Jackson |
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Jean Brodie |
Andrea Neville |
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Sandy |
Giuliana Nicholson |
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Monica |
Caitlin McMillon |
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Jenny |
Corin Heney |
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Mary McGregor |
Anna Scott |
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Teddy Lloyd |
Alan Veale |
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Gordon Lowther |
Ian Edmundson |
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Miss Mackay |
Stephanie Heney |
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School Girls |
Celia Thackwray |
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Niamh Bowdle |
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Jenn Bennett |
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Beth Williamson |
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Katherine Browne |
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Sophie Bradshaw |
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Crew |
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Stage Manager |
Keith Rogers |
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Props |
Jane Anderton |
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Prompt |
Lisa Williamson |
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Sound & Lighting |
Dan Creasey |
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Set |
Society Members |
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Costumes |
Anne Cruden |
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by Hugh Whitemore
Adapted, Produced and Directed by
Mark Jones
March 14th to 17th 2007 |
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Alan
Turing |
Dean Laccohee |
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Sara
Turing |
Stephanie Heney |
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Ross |
Jeff Redfern |
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Christopher Morcom |
Harry Holt |
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Ron
Miller |
Lee Wilson |
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Dilwyn Knox |
Glyn Morton |
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Pat
Green |
Ruth Hage |
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By William Nicholson
Produced and Directed by
Dean Laccohee
April 13th to 16th, 2005 |
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Lewis |
Ian Edmundson |
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Warnie Lewis |
Jeff Redfern |
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Professor Riley |
Dave Reed |
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Rev.
Harry Harrington |
Bert Rothwell |
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Alan
Gregg |
Keith Rogers |
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Dr.
Maurice Oakley |
Stewart Yeadon |
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Joy
Gresham |
Rosie Withers |
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Douglas |
Tim Withers |
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Henry
Hargreaves |
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Registrar |
Carolyn Thompson |
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Nurse |
Jane Hill |
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Doctor |
Keith Rogers |
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Waitress in Tea Room |
Jane Hill |
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Priest |
Andrew Conway |
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Waiter in Hotel |
Andrew Conway |
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Removal Man |
Stewart Yeadon |
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Crew |
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Stage manager |
Bec Willetts |
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Set design & construction |
Bec Willetts |
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Andy Willetts |
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Costumes |
Carole Morley |
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Props |
Adele Lucas |
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Prompt |
Anne Cruden |
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Lighting design |
Dave Reid |
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Sound |
Ryan Laccohee |
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by Alan Ayckbourn
Produced and Directed by
Colin Howlett
October
20th to 23rd 2004
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Annie |
Katey Siddall |
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Sarah |
Rosemary Roe |
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Tom |
Stewart Yeadon |
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Reg |
Keith Rogers |
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Norman |
Dean Laccohee |
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Ruth |
Victoria Tonge |
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Crew |
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Stage manager |
Bec Willetts |
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Set design & construction |
Bec Willetts |
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Andy Willetts |
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Props |
Charlotte Cassidy |
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Barbara Beckett |
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Prompt |
Lee Wilson |
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Sound & Lighting |
Chris Beardmore |
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by Edmond Rostand - translated by
Anthony Burgess
Adapted,
Produced and Directed by
Mark Jones
March 3rd
to 6th, 2004 |
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Ligniere
A Citizen
A Cadet
Capuchin |
Stewart Yeadon |
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Christian |
Colin Howlett |
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Ragueneau |
Dave Reid |
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Le
Bret |
Rosemary Roe |
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Roxane |
Stephanie Heney |
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Duenna |
Adele Lucas |
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Comte De Guiche |
Keith Rogers |
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Robbie Montfleury
A Cadet |
Ross Hewitt |
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Dancer |
Wensdae Lucas |
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Dancer |
Auburn Lucas |
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Cyrano de Bergerac |
Dean Laccohee |
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Stage Manager
Barmaid
Sister Claire |
Anne Cruden |
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Citizen
Lise |
Maureen Calveley |
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byCharles Dyer
Produced and Directed by Teresa Mallabone
October 8th to 11th, 2003 |
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Miss
Faith Barraclough |
Suzie Beswick |
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Mabel Biddy |
Elaine Bennett |
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Anne
Beale |
Stephanie Turner |
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Ted
Johnson |
Dave Reid |
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Mr
Blundell |
Ian Edmundson |
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Mr
Mickleby |
Colin Howlett |
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Miss
Hope Barraclough |
Rosemary Roe |
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Agnes |
Anne Cruden |
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Dr
Brown |
Ian Wray |
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Mr
Sorrell |
John Bamforth |
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By Peter Whelan
Produced and Directed by Mark Jones
July 2nd to 5th, 2003 |
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Tom |
Lee Wilson |
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May |
Rosie Withers |
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Arthur |
Stewart Yeadon |
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Reggie |
David Grey |
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Ralph |
Dean Laccohee |
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Eva |
Dawn Martyne |
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Annie |
Adele Lucas |
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Sarah |
Pauline Thomas |
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Bertha |
Barbara Beckett |
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Rivers |
Ian Edmundson |
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by John Dighton
Produced
and Directed by
Heather Cartmell
March 5th to 8th, 2003 |
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Mr.
Pond |
Geoff Lynam |
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Miss
Whitchurch |
Felicity Lawson |
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Mr.
Billings |
Keith Cartmell |
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Miss
Gossage |
Rosie Withers |
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Mr.
Tassall |
Keith Rogers |
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Joyce |
Pauline Thomas |
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Mr.
Peck |
Stuart Yeadon |
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Mrs
Peck |
Teresa Mallabone |
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Mr.
Sowter |
Mark Jones |
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Mrs.
Sowter |
Rosemary Roe |
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Hopcroft Minor |
Tim Withers |
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Barbara |
Emily Cartmell |
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by
Carla Lane and John Chapman
Produced
and Directed by
Elaine Bennett
October 16th to 19th, 2002
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Sandra Hutchinson |
Rosie Withers |
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Paul |
Stewarty Yeadon |
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Beryl Hennessey |
Jo Anderson |
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Robert |
Keith Rogers |
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Desmond Duval |
Roy Winter |
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Mrs Hennessey |
Rosemary Eld |
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Mrs Hutchinson |
Rosemary Roe |
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Vicar |
Rob Smedley |
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Mr Hutchinson |
Mark Jones |
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Crew |
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Stage manager |
Bec Anderson |
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Set design & construction |
Andy Willetts |
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Bec Anderson |
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Ashok Jethwa |
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Props |
Anne Cruden |
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Jackie Winterbottom |
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Prompt |
Rene Kenney |
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Lighting |
Ashok Jethwa |
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Howard Draper |
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Sound |
Ian Wray |
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by Noel Coward
Produced
and Directed by
Rosemary Roe
3rd to 6th July, 2002 |
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Judith Bliss |
Carole Jethwa |
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David Bliss |
Ian Edmundson |
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Sorel Bliss |
Dawn Martyne |
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Simon Bliss |
Colin Howlett |
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Myra
Arundel |
Elaine Bennett |
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Richard Greatham |
Roy Winter |
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Jackie Coryton |
Adéle Lucas |
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Sandy Tyrell |
Stewart Harland |
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Clara |
Anne Cruden |
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by Reginald Rose
Produced
and Directed by Heather Cartmell
20th to 23rd March, 2002 |
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Juror No. 1 |
Keith Rogers |
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Juror No. 2 |
Stuart Yeadon |
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Juror No. 3 |
Glyn Morton |
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Juror No. 4 |
Ian Rowe |
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Juror No. 5 |
Gareth Hughes |
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Juror No. 6 |
Rob Smedley |
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Juror No. 7 |
Derek Winward |
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Juror No. 8 |
Keith Cartmell |
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Juror No. 9 |
Peter Billcliffe |
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Juror No. 10 |
Keith Fraser |
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Juror No. 11 |
Ross Hewitt |
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Juror No. 12 |
Colin White |
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Court Clerk |
Felicity Lawson |
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Judges Voice |
Roy Winter |
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By Agatha Christie
Produced and Directed by Keith Cartmell
Nov 29 to Dec 2, 2000
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Greta |
Adele Lucas |
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Carter |
Keith Cruden |
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Mr.
Mayhew |
David Higgins |
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Leonard Vole |
Keith Rogers |
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Sir
Wilfred Robarts Q.C. |
Glynn Morton |
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Inspector Hearne |
Keith Cartmell |
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Plain-Clothes Detective |
A.N. Other |
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Romaine |
Rosie Withers |
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Clerk of the Court |
Adele Lucas |
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Mr.
Justice Wainwright |
Keith Cruden |
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Alderman |
A.N. Other |
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Mr.
Myers Q.C. |
Tony Berwick |
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Court Usher |
A.N Other |
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Court Stenographer |
A.N Other |
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Warder |
A.N Other |
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The
Judge's Clerk |
A.N Other |
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1st
Barrister |
Greta Cartmell |
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2nd
Barrister |
A.N Other |
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Jury
Spokesperson |
A.N Other |
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Policeman |
A.N Other |
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Dr.
Wyatt |
Steve Dearneley |
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Janet MacKenzie |
Roesmary Roe |
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Miss
Clegg |
Genette Puttock |
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The
Other Woman |
Jennie Leng |
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By Fred Carmichael
Produced and Directed by
Rosemary Roe
September 13th to 16th, 2000
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Chuck |
Stewart Harland |
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Judy |
Jo Anderson |
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Zenia |
Carole Jethwa |
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Roger Masters |
Roy Winters |
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Celia Lathrop |
Elaine Bennett |
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T.J.
Lathrop |
Steve Dearnaley |
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Edgars |
Keith Rogers |
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Ernestine Wintergreen |
Greta Cartmell |
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Sally VanViller |
Emma Bennett |
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Carter Forstman |
Lee Wilson |
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Jack
Regent |
Colin Howlett |
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Hannibal Hix |
Keith Cruden |
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By Richard Harris
Produced and Directed by Dora Lack
June 28th to July 28th, 2000 |
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Mavis |
Catherine Hughes |
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Mrs.
Fraser |
Ann Shellard |
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Lynne |
Claire Hilton |
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Dorothy |
Anne Cruden |
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Maxine |
Elaine Bennett |
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Andy |
Victoria Tonge |
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Geoffrey |
Stewart Harland |
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Sylvia |
Jo Anderson |
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Rose |
Carole Jethwa |
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Vera |
Adele Lucas |
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Polly |
Rosemary Eld |
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