Little Theatre Company I am delighted to presents welcome you to the Palace Theatre for this production of 'The Witches of Eastwick' by the Little Theatre Company. For those of you who managed to see our April production of 'Avenue Q' it will come as no surprise that we love a challenge. However, expert puppetry is made to look simple by the skill our cast have had to master for this show - flying! This wonderful show has been a pleasure to rehearse and has become a favourite of many A Musical Comedy in the cast. Packed full of wonderful music, excellent choreography and magical effects, I'm sure it will live long in your memory, too. Book & Lyrics by Based on the novel by Music by I am also delighted to announce that, for our Spring 2015 production, LTC are honoured JOHN DEMPSEY JOHN UPDIKE DANA ROWE and to have have been granted the rights to perform Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit musical The Warner Bros. sensation, 'Sunset Boulevard'. I hope you can join us, back here in the Palace, for another Motion Picture fantastic show. New Orchestrations by CHRIS EGAN and CHRISTOPHER JAHNKE But for now, sit back, relax and Original Orchestrations by WILLIAM DAVID BROHN Originally produced on the London Stage by Cameron Mackintosh get ready to 'Dance With The Devil'

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. on behalf of Musical Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh Ltd. Darren Harper - Chairman Set design influenced by Bob Crowley's original designs for Cameron Mackintosh's London West End Production Cast in Order of Appearance Orchestra Scenes & Musical Numbers Little Girl ...... Laura Harper Conductor...... Ashton Moore ACT ONE ACT TWO Alexandra Spofford ...... Lianne Larthe Keys 1...... Mike Kenton/Rachael Plunkett SCENE I - THE BAY SCENE I - ALEXANDRA / JANE / SUKIE'S HOUSES Jane Smart ...... Claire Wilson Keys 2...... James Softly Eastwick Knows...... Little Girl, Alexandra, Jane, Sukie, Another Night At Darryl's...... Alexandra, Jane, Sukie Sukie Rougemont ...... Louisa Strachan Guitar...... James Maltby ...... Felicia, Gina, Greta, Joe, Raymond, Clyde, Townspeople SCENE II - NEMO'S DINER Felicia Gabriel ...... Stephanie Wilson Bass Guitar...... Toby Shaer SCENE II - ALEXANDRA'S DEN Dance With The Devil...... Darryl, Michael Gina Marino ...... Gemma Carracher Drums/Percussion...... Liam Holmes Make Him Mine...... Alexandra, Jane, Sukie SCENE III - THE STREETS OF EASTWICK AND THE Greta Neff ...... Victoria Tewes Reed 1...... Rob Downing LENOX HOUSE Joe Marino ...... Darren Harper SCENE III - FELICIA'S GREAT ROOM Reed 2...... Tracey Bridgeman Another Night At Darryl's (Reprise)...... Little Girl, Alexandra, Raymond Neff ...... Chris Lidgard Eastwick Knows (Reprise)...... Little Girl, Felicia, Brenda, Trumpet...... Phil Davis ...... Jane, Sukie Clyde Gabriel ...... Dave Lobley ...... Gina, Greta, Joe, Raymond, Townspeople Trombone...... Peter Worth Michael Spofford ...... Tobias Smith SCENE IV - FELICIA'S GREAT ROOM SCENE IV - OUTSIDE THE CHURCH Evil...... Felicia, Alexandra, Jane, Sukie Jennifer Gabriel ...... Alice Masters Darryl Van Horne...... Darryl, Felicia, Townspeople Brenda Parsley ...... Sally Lightfoot Synopsis SCENE V - THE BEDROOMS OF EASTWICK SCENE V - JANE'S LIVING ROOM Marge Perly ...... Sarah Mummery In the small New England town of Eastwick, Rhode Island, Dirty Laundry (Reprise)...... Townspeople Waiting for the Music to Begin...... Jane, Darryl Darryl Van Horne ...... Tim Cater live three unhappy divorcees Alexandra Spofford, Jane Smart, and Sukie Rougemont - much to the chagrin of the town's self- SCENE VI - THE LENOX HOUSE Ed Parsley ...... Colin Bott appointed first citizen, Felicia Gabriel. SCENE VI - SUKIE'S PORCH & PARLOUR Waiting for the Music to Begin (Reprise)...... Jane Rebecca ...... Jess Byford One stormy night, over a heady brew of brownies and weak Words, Words, Words...... Sukie, Darryl Three Little Ladies...... Darryl Fidel ...... John Blatchford martinis, frustrated and bored by their mundane lives in the town of Eastwick Alex, Jane and Sukie wish for their perfect man. In SCENE VII - ALEXANDRA'S STUDIO SCENE VII - A SEASIDE GRAVEYARD & DOCK STREET Frank Ogden ...... Julian Cottee no time at all, 'all manner of man in one man' comes to life in the Your Wildest Dreams...... Alexandra, Darryl Words, Words, Words (Reprise)...... Sukie Mabel Ogden ...... Carla Cater form of a charismatic stranger, a devil-like character, Darryl Van Darryl Van Horne (Reprise)...... Darryl, Jennifer, Townspeople Horne. Sweeping into town atop a wave of gossip, the charismatic Homer Perly ...... Steve Wilkinson SCENE VIII - DARRYL'S TENNIS COURT newcomer makes a sardonic case for small-town living. Seducing Tennis...... Alexandra, Jane, Sukie, Darryl SCENE VIII - DOCK STREET Mavis Jessup ...... Samantha Anderson each of the women in turn Darryl teaches them how to further expand the powers locked within. Your Wildest Dreams (Reprise)...... Little Girl, Alexandra, Franny Lovecraft ...... Joan Hubbard SCENE IX - A GRASSY BLUFF Eastwick is awash with rumours of Van Horne and his veritable ...... Townspeople Marcy Wills ...... Caroline Ahmet Something...... Michael, Jennifer harem. Rallying her troops, Felicia sends Jennifer off to college I Wish I May (Reprise)...... Jennifer Claire ...... Hannah Allwright early; getting her safely away from Alexandra's son, Michael, and SCENE X - THE BACKYARDS OF EASTWICK Curtis Halleybred ...... Chris Jolly the carnal insanity that has gripped their little town. SCENE X - THE CHURCH As the powers of the three women become more sinister and events Dirty Laundry...... Gina, Greta, Brenda, Felicia, Townspeople The Glory of Me...... Darryl, Townspeople Eudora Bryce ...... Kate Andrews spiral out of control, they come to realise that Darryl's influence is The Wedding....Alexandra, Jane, Sukie, Darryl, Ed, Townspeople Ensemble ...... Sarah Pettican, Edna Smith, corrupting everyone he comes into contact with and resolve to use SCENE XI - THE LENOX HOUSE ...... Laura Browne, Laura Witherall, Debbie Smallbone their new-found strength to exile him from their lives. I Wish I May...... Alexandra, Jane, Sukie, Darryl FINALE; Look at Me....Alexandra, Jane, Sukie, Jennifer, Michael Speak of the Devil, and up he pops!

Tim Cater as Darryl Van Horne Tim joined LTC in 2004 since that time he has been lucky to play a whole host of different and exciting characters. Having seen 'The Witches of Eastwick' in London over 13 years ago and several local productions, it has been a dream of Tim's to play the devilishly great role of Darryl Van Horne (made famous by the legendary Jack Nicholson in the movie). His acting credits include: Horner (Lust), The Cat (HONK!), Sky Masterson (Guys & Dolls), Eric 'Rubber Legs' Devine (Slice of Saturday Night), Orin - The Dentist (Little Shop of Horrors), Buddy Holly (The Buddy Holly Story) and, most recently, Brian (Avenue Q). Directing credits: 'Guys & Dolls', 'Oklahoma!', 'Mack & Mabel', 'Dracula' and 'HONK!', all for LTC. Sculpt the larger life. Dare the larger dare. Love the larger me! And live the wildest of dreams!

Lianne Larthe as Alexandra Spofford Lianne joined LTC 6 years ago and 'The Witches of Eastwick' will be her 10th show with the company. During this time she has been fortunate enough to play some fantastic roles, including Mimsie (Summer Holiday), Lottie (Mack & Mabel), Ronnette (Little Shop of Horrors), Sylvia (All Shook Up), Vampire Bride (Dracula), Maggie Jones (42nd Street) and, most recently, Trekkie Monster's better side in 'Avenue Q'. Lianne is delighted to be playing one of the witches as it's been one of her favourite shows for many years. Also, as a young girl she often dreamed of flying, so she is very excited to be given the opportunity at last to do so on stage! Waiting and... waiting and...waiting and...waiting and... waiting for the music to begin!

Claire Wilson as Jane Smart Claire attended Songtime Theatre Arts in Isleworth (now called Act Now Entertainment), where she appeared in many concerts and played both major and minor roles in musical productions such as 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' and ''. She went on to become the lead singer in a band called Second Nature, who were resident at the Lakeside Moat House Hotel. During this time, Claire also worked on various recording projects with a production team which included the Eurovision winning song writer Michael Julien. After deciding that professional singing was not paying the bills, she moved solidly to the amateur theatre scene and has been lucky enough to have played many excellent roles including, Sally Bowles (Cabaret), Bianca/Lois (Kiss Me Kate), Serena (Fame) and Lucy (Jekyll and Hyde). Since joining LTC in 2010, Claire has appeared as Crystal (Little Shop of Horrors), Mary Magdalene (Jesus Christ Superstar) and Mrs. T (Avenue Q). She is absolutely thrilled to be playing the role of Jane in 'The Witches of Eastwick'. I can never find the words, words, words...... words...... words, words, words

Louisa Strachan as Sukie Rougemont Louisa trained in singing, dancing and acting from an early age. Her stage life began at the age of nine, when she appeared as Molly in a production of '' at the Thameside Theatre in Grays. She went on to appear in a number of musicals, plays and pantomimes. Away from musical theatre, Louisa is an accomplished singer/songwriter: she has released original material and has played in bands at music festivals and venues around the UK. This is her second production with LTC: in April she had a blast bringing Lucy the Slut to life in 'Avenue Q'. She is delighted to be taking on the very different character of the shy bookworm, Sukie Rougemont. Stephanie Wilson Dave Lobley Alice Masters Toby Smith Laura Harper John Blatchford Sally Lightfoot Colin Bott as Felicia Gabriel as Clyde Gabriel as Jennifer Gabriel as Michael Spofford as Little Girl as Fidel as Brenda Parsley as Ed Parsley Stephanie has been a member This is Dave's twentieth show for Alice has taken part in numerous Toby has been performing in Since joining in 2006, Laura has 'The Witches of Eastwick' will Sally learnt her theatre craft at Colin joined LTC in 1968 when of LTC for most of her adult life LTC having joined for 'Hello Dolly' shows with Chelmsford Young shows since he was 8 years old appeared in 15 productions for be John's third production with the Guildhall School of Music he performed with the rest of and during that time has been in 2005. Principal roles include Gen, CAODS, Essex group, and has been hooked ever since! LTC. She was delighted to have LTC, having previously played and Drama in London where his family in 'How to Succeed in fortunate to play a whole range Nathan Detroit () Tomorrow's Talent and Chelmsford This is his first show with LTC the opportunity to play the part of the featured character roles she studied singing and drama. Business Without Really Trying'. of wonderful characters. Among Ricco Castelli (Copacabana) Theatre Workshop. Her favourite and he is thoroughly enjoying Kate Monster in our most recent of Rooster (HONK!) and Bad She has been a member of LTC He met his wife, Audrey, in that her favourites are Dolly (Hello Sergeant of Police (Pirates of roles have included Anita (West working with the company. musical production, 'Avenue Q'. Idea Bear (Avenue Q). Before for 39 years. During that time show and they married in 1977. Dolly), Anna (The King & I), Penzance) Mr Mushnik (Little Shop Side Story), Dorothy (), Toby's previous experience Over the years, Laura has played joining the company in 2012 she has played numerous leading Their daughter Nicola was also a Amalia Balash (She Loves Me) of Horrors) Luther Billis (South Ilse (Spring Awakening), Fantine includes playing Tony (West a number of other fantastic roles, John had little experience of roles, her favourites being member of LTC before heading and, most recently, one half of Pacific) Jim Haller (All Shook Up) and Eponine (Les Miserables), Side Story) and Joseph (Joseph including Chiffon (Little Shop musical theatre, instead choosing Mame (Mame), Lady Thiang off to Australia. 'The Odd Couple' at the Dixon and John Baker (Calendar Girls - Kim (Miss Saigon) and the and the Amazing Technicolor of Horrors), Natalie/Ed (All to focus his efforts on film and (The King & I), Mrs. Lovett Colin has taken lead roles in a Theatre. One of her previous NODA Best Actor 2012). He has Narrator (Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat). He is very much Shook Up) and Barbara/Bobby television work. Film credits (Sweeney Todd), Bloody Mary number of musicals including Riff roles was as Mother Duck Ida served on the LTC Committee Technicolor Dreamcoat). Alice looking forward to playing (Summer Holiday): she also has include Sailor (Les Miserable, (South Pacific), Chris (Calendar (West Side Story), Adam (Seven (HONK!) when she found that and on five production teams, also played the role of Rosemary Michael in 'The Witches Of two Assistant Director credits 2012) and Beta Mechanic (Rush, Girls) and, most recently, Olive Brides for Seven Brothers) playing 'poultry' brought new including working as Director (How to Succeed in Business Eastwick' and to hopefully carry to her name. This is not the first 2013). Television credits include (The Odd Couple) She has and Horace Vandegelda (Hello challenges. Female roles have for 'Summer Holiday' and 'Jesus Without Really Trying) with The on with LTC in their future time Laura has had to play a Football Teammate (Lee Nelson's also directed shows, worked as Dolly). He also played the part changed over the years and now Christ Superstar' (NODA Best Company at the Lowry Quays shows. child, having previously taken on Well Good Show), Borat (E4 Chorus Mistress on numerous of Rod (Calendar Girls) where, women are getting a chance to Musical 2011). Theatre in Manchester. the role of Alice in an adaptation Comedy Cardinal Burns) and other shows and served on the fortunately, he was one of the few play some wonderfully diverse of 'Alice In Wonderland'. advertisements for Calpol and LTC committee for many years Since 2006 Dave has also been This is her first production with characters who kept their clothes characters. She is relishing British Telecom. as a committee member and then an active member of Southend LTC and she is delighted to be When not on the stage, Laura on! her role as Felicia whom she as Chairman. As well as being Shakespeare Company for whom reprising the role of Jennifer. works at a local primary describes as marvellously nasty, an LTC member, Sally sings with He has directed several shows he most recently appeared in school where she has an active although she is keen to point out Allegro - a new choir she has and will be in charge of our their 2014 outdoor summer tour involvement in their theatrical that her own character couldn't established with a few friends, production of 'A Funny Thing of 'Much Ado About Nothing'. productions. She is also LTC's be more different! including Stephanie Wilson - Happened on the Way to the Social Entertainments Manager, Felicia. Forum' to be staged in a few responsible for arranging all of years time. our social events. Sarah Mummery Steve Wilkinson Carla Cater Julian Cottee Jess Byford Gemma Carracher Darren Harper Victoria Tewes Chris Lidgard as Marge Perley as Homer Perley as Mabel Ogden as Frank Ogden as Rebecca as Gina Marino as Joe Marino as Greta Neff as Raymond Neff This will be Sarah's 24th Steve joined LTC for 'Me Carla has been a member Julian's love for the theatre Jess has been performing show with LTC, having and My Girl' in 2003 of LTC since 1996 when began at school where since the age of ten. This is Gemma's 11th show with Darren joined LTC whilst studying Victoria joined LTC in 2012 and 'The Witches of Eastwick' joined the company in and that makes 'The she joined for 'Little he took part in several Her favourite roles have LTC, and after playing a Bad Idea Performing Arts at college back made her debut in 'Dracula'. 'The marks Chris's sixth show with 2002. In that time she Witches of Eastwick his Shop of Horrors', playing school productions. Since included Elvira (Blithe Bear in the company's last musical, in 1999. Fifteen years later, he Witches of Eastwick' marks her LTC. He joined the company has enjoyed being a 11th show. In that time he Crystal. She has since joining LTC, Julian has Spirit) and Milly (Gosfoth's 'Avenue Q', with a small cast of 15, is on stage for the 27th time for 5th show with the company. She in 2012 and played the part of member of the chorus has played a variety of gone on to perform in had some very enjoyable Fete by Alan Ayckbourn). she is enjoying the change of pace the company where he is now started performing at the age of Quincey in the award-winning for many shows and has roles, including Rudolph many of our productions, roles to play, including In addition to acting, of this large scale all-singing, all- serving as our Chairman. During three with the Jacqui Cox Theatre production of 'Dracula'. Since enjoyed several principal (Hello Dolly), Bill Calhoun taking principal roles Barnacles (HONK!) and, she has had experience dancing production. this time, he has been fortunate Dance School and was lucky then he has enjoyed playing roles, which include (Kiss Me Kate), Matthew which include Grace most recently, Trekkie as a director and enough to play some fantastic enough to perform at the London various parts within the chorus Gemma trained in the arts from Reno Sweeney (Anything (Jesus Christ Superstar), (Annie), Hattie (Kiss Me Monster (Avenue Q). He choreographer for many roles, including Bill Snibson Palladium and Her Majesty's for '42nd Street', 'HONK!' and a young age at Wendy Headford's Goes), Adelaide Adams Geoffrey (Stepping Out) Kate), Calamity Jane is delighted to be back on productions, including (Me & My Girl), Will Parker Theatre. Victoria is thrilled to be 'Avenue Q'. He recently played South East Theatre School (SETS) (Calamity Jane), Miss and Turkey (HONK!). He (Calamity Jane), Lowbutt stage playing Frank in this pantomimes, comedies (Oklahoma!), Tobias (Sweeney involved in this production and the part of Jesus Costazuela in and has been one of LTC's Adelaide (Guys and has also directed for the (HONK!) and twice show and has thoroughly and dramatic plays, as Todd), Seymour Krelbourne cannot wait to tread the boards his first ever straight play, 'The principal dancers since her arrival Dolls), Conchita Alvarez company, bringing to the played the role of Laurey enjoyed singing, dancing well as choreographing (Little Shop of Horrors), Ugly as Greta Neff! Odd Couple', a hilarious comedy at the company in 2009. She has (Copacabana), Ado Annie stage both 'Copacabana' (Oklahoma!). She was and waving around a tea- for a choir for the last five (HONK!) and, most recently, which Chris says was an exciting also played a variety of character (Oklahoma!), Maria and the award winning also an active member of towel at rehearsals! years. Nicky in our April production of new challenge, but one which Elena (Buddy), Maxine 'Sweeney Todd'. our committee for many roles over the years including Jess currently works as 'Avenue Q'. Darren also directed he thoroughly enjoyed! He now (Stepping Out), Ruth years and was kept very Sandra (All Shook Up), Vampire Away from LTC, Steve a vocalist for local pubs our 2013 production of '42nd can't wait to get stuck into a (Calendar Girls) and, busy arranging our many Bride (Dracula), Phyllis (42nd works at Westcliff High and restaurants, as well as Street'. musical again and is thrilled to be most recently, Maureen social events. Street) and Fluff (HONK!). School for Boys where singing at weddings and a member of the cast of 'Witches'. the Moorhen in our 2013 he also directs both plays In addition to performing, functions. 'The Witches As well as performing on stage, production of 'HONK!' she was LTC's choreographer and musicals, including she took on the challenging of Eastwick' is her first for 'All Shook Up' in 2012 and 'Grease', 'Joseph and the job of Wardrobe Mistress show with LTC and she is she currently serves on the Amazing Technicolor for both 'Jesus Christ excited to be playing the Committee as Communications Dreamcoat' and 'Les Superstar' and 'Dracula'. role of Rebecca. Officer, managing the LTC social Miserables'. networking sites. I wish I may Bradley Green man Oliver Tompsett, ''s' over London, covering corporate Tony Godman Lauren Ashton When not involved in similar projects For Little Theatre Company Louise Dearman and ITV Superstar's events, TV and film work. This is her in theatre you will mainly find him Director Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Nathan James. Highlights of Ashton's third show with LTC after appearing working on shows such as 'Strictly Director...... Bradley Green This is Lauren's thirteenth show with This is the 7th show for which Bradley pit credits include 'Les Miserables', in 'HONK!' and playing Anytime Tony studied Electrical Engineering Come Dancing', 'Big Brother', 'X Musical Director/Chorus Master...... Ashton Moore has been part of the production team. at Southend-on-Sea Technical College, the group. Her first was 'Oklahoma!' 'Chess', 'The Wiz', 'Fiddler on the Annie (42nd Street). This is the Factor' and 'The Voice' as well as Choreographers...... Loulou Clark, Caroline Ahmet He previously directed 'Little Shop leaving in 1978, and has enjoyed where she became involved after Roof', 'Thoroughly Modern Millie', first time Caroline has taken on a large scale events such as 'BBC Assistant Director...... Stephanie Wilson of Horrors' and 'All Shook Up'. He assisting many local amateur drama being approached by another 'Our House', 'Hairspray', '13' and choreography role for LTC, but she Proms', 'Cannes Film Festival' and member requiring some last minute Stage Manager...... Tony Godman also costumed both these shows along 'West Side Story'. Performing credits groups on the technical side of 'Monaco Grand Prix'. Rob wishes still couldn't resist appearing as well! help. Having no previous theatrical Deputy Stage Manager ...... Kim Newcombe with '42nd Street'. Most recently he include Jean Valjean (Les Miserables), theatre. He has been involved in the LTC good luck with 'The Witches was Creative Director on 'HONK!', widest possible range of adventures experience, she has adapted well Wardrobe Mistress...... Joan Hubbard Collins (Rent) and Judas (Jesus Christ of Eastwick' and is sure it'll be a which included being responsible for Stephanie Wilson in managing, making and mending to the pressure that comes with Wardrobe Assistants...... Carla Cater, Doreen Goodfellow Superstar). Ashton composed several success. the visual look of the show including songs for 'A Hundred Shining Hearts' Assistant Director things backstage. Tony began at LTC ensuring a show runs smoothly. Set...... Scenic Projects the set and costume design, a job he (a National Lottery-funded musical Stephanie made her directorial debut as a spotlight operator on 'Mack and In LTC's last production, 'Avenue Q', Lighting Designer...... Robert Watson Robert Gulston relished. to celebrate the Palace Theatre's with our award winning production Mabel', was then Stage Manager for Lauren made her debut 'on the book' Sound Designer...... Robert Gulston Sound Designer On stage Bradley has performed centenary) and had several excerpts of '42nd Street'. Since that time she 'Little Shop of Horrors' and then as Deputy Stage Manager and looks Although of relatively few years, Sound No. 2...... Krissy Lee many varied roles in a great number from his musical adaptation of the has directed 'Singing In The Rain', Production Stage Manager for 'South forward to playing this role again in at twenty four 'Rob' is definitely Assistant Stage Managers...... Lauren Ashton, Clare Lawler of shows, including The Bull Frog novel 'Skellig' performed in July 2013 'Stepping Out', 'Crazy For You' and Pacific', 'Jesus Christ Superstar' the future. However, for 'Witches', Lauren couldn't resist being part of making a name for himself across Properties...... Elaine Heckingbottom, Lindy Pearman, Tony Godman (HONK!), The Big Bopper (Buddy), at the Palace Theatre, accompanied 'Calendar Girls', amongst others, and 'All Shook Up'. He managed the production, Stage Managed and Sound the backstage crew again with the a broad section of the music and Stage Crew...... Ellis Larthe, Lindy Pearman, Ray Newby Beadle Bamford (Sweeney Todd), by a live orchestra. in addition to being the driving Engineered for 'Calendar Girls' and challenge of flying! production industries. Makeup...... Holly Gudgin, Beth Haggar Ali Hakim (Oklahoma!), Fattie force behind our productions of Arbuckle (Mack & Mabel), Nicely he also designed and made the letter- Rob picked up his first drumstick Follow Spot Operators...... Ron Couldridge, Jo Ellis , Vancha Ayris Loulou Clark the Farndale Plays. She is bringing Nicely (Guys and Dolls), Francis dropping device used to great effect Clare Lawler aged six, and has progressed to be Additional Lighting, Sound Choreographer her enthusiasm to 'Witches' in a Fryer (Calamity Jane) and Rene´ for this play. He was Stage Manager for Assistant Stage Manager a very proficient player including & AV Equipment...... MRL Productions Ltd, Arc Sound Ltd. Since joining LTC in 2006, Loulou supportive role to Bradley and hopes ('Allo 'Allo). '42nd Street' and assisted the scenery guitar, piano, banjo, mandolin Flying rig...... Freedom Flying Ltd. has been mainly found dancing in they will create a winning team for 'The Witches of Eastwick' will be As well as performing and directing, design and build process for 'HONK!' Clare's 10th show working backstage to name a few. Being a prolific Front of House...... Audrey Bott, Doreen Goodfellow the chorus with a massive smile on LTC once again. Bradley designs all of the LTC Tony is very much looking forward to writer brought him to develop his her face! Most recently, she was to with LTC. She attended drama Publicity Material & Programme Design...... Bradley Green publicity material and programmes. being back at the Palace Theatre again. own studio facility which has gone be seen tapping away as Ethel in the school in 2005 where she gained a Programme Photography...... Jeff Hooker He has now won the NODA award Joan Hubbard from strength to strength delivering fantastically exhausting '42nd Street'. qualification in Stage Management Programme Editor...... Sally Lightfoot for 'Best Deluxe Programme' for Wardrobe Mistress Kim Newcombe and she is now Assistant Box Office master quality tracks. This has led to This is her 4th show as choreographer, Publicity Team...... Bradley Green, Laura Harper LTC three times - an achievement of Deputy Stage Manager Manager at the Cliffs Pavilion and also developing his career in the 'live' having been lucky enough in the Since joining LTC some 12 years ago, which he is very proud. Palace Theatre. Clare loves the industry again across a broad range past to choreograph 'Kiss me Kate', Joan has performed in over 20 shows. Kim has had a keen interest in theatre theatre and so, as well as working of disciplines from corporate events, 'Copacabana' and 'Summer Holiday'. In recent years she has become heavily since school. She joined Rainbow at Ashton Moore front of house and backstage, she live gigs and musical theatre. involved with organising and making the age of 17, playing in the ensemble For Southend Theatres She was really excited about joining tries to see as many shows as possible Musical Director/ costumes for many shows, including for several productions including Recent credits include: FOH Mix the fantastic production team for in her spare time. Theatre Director...... Ellen McPhillips Chorus Master 'Grease', 'Little Shop of Horrors' (James McCartney, Tinchy Stryder) 'Witches' and to be working with 'HONK!', '42nd Street', 'Mack and and many pantomimes. She joined Stage Monitor Mix (Billy Ocean), Programme Co-Ordinator...... Kate Hazell Ashton's MD credits include 'Billy such a hugely talented cast. She says, Mabel' and 'South Pacific'. She has Elliot', 'Fame', 'Rent', 'Godspell', 'The LTC in 2009 to work backstage for Robert Watson Systems Engineer: (Wretch 32, Marketing & Development Manager...... Paul Driscoll 'It's been an absolute blast!' also assisted the wardrobe team on 'Mack and Mabel'. Since then she has Lighting Designer Brian Ferry, Gypsy Kings), Sound Marketing Officer...... Emma Harley Last Five Years', 'Tommy' and 'Sister many other productions. Act' (November 2014). Ashton is also been DSM for LTC. Most recently Rob enjoys lighting and designing design and mix: (The Sound of Marketing Assistant...... James Wareham This is Joan's first time as Head a gigging musician, and has played Caroline Ahmet Kim took on the challenge of Stage for amateur dramatic societies and Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Summer Administration Manager...... Caroline Hatley at venues as varied as the Ritz Hotel, Choreographer of Costume and although the Manager for LTC's production of 'The has worked with LTC on numerous Holiday, Guys and Dolls, La Cage aux House Manager, Palace Theatre...... Georgie Perkins the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Caroline trained at the Alma Rippon experience will be very challenging, Odd Couple'. She returns to her usual shows including 'Little Shop of Folles where the sound was reviewed Stage & Technical Manager...... Paul Seed Isola San Giulio, Italy. 2014 has also stage school and went on to become she is delighted to be so involved spot backstage calling the book for Horrors', 'Jesus Christ Superstar', as of 'West end Quality' and most Stage Technicians...... Glen Witherall, Mike Lewins, Dee Newman seen him gig with West End leading part of PULSE who performed all with such a spectacular show. 'The Witches of Eastwick'. 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Not from rifles to bicycles, swords to birdcages and Mr Michael Burford Mrs Valerie Wilcox 1971 The King & I 1993 Half a Sixpence unit hire rates from just £50 per week, you really only do we have generic costumes for many musical instruments to suitcases - all, as always, Mrs Carla Cater Mrs Stephanie Wilson Half a Sixpence Variety ‘93 can afford to add that professional touch to your different eras, but we also have collections of Mrs Pat Collop Mr Jim Wolfe at great rates – it’s always worth giving us a try. 1972 No No Nanette 1994 Guys & Dolls next performance. costumes for many of the most popular shows, Mrs Ann Couldridge Mrs Shirley Wolfe *## Me & My Girl 42nd Street Mr Ron Couldridge Mr Roger Young letting you, literally, dress your show ‘off the rail’. 1973 Charlie Girl 1995 The Pirates of Penzance The Music Man Kismet Doing 42nd Street? We’ve got it covered. We’re always looking for new members. So whether your 1974 Rose Marie 1996 Will Rogers Follies*## Jesus Christ Superstar? That too! Annie? Oliver? forté lies on stage, backstage or even making costumes, Camelot Little Shop of Horrors* there surely isn’t a better way to make so many friends Anything Goes? The Wizard of Oz? Sweeney 1975 Robert & Elizabeth 1997 Singin’ in the Rain *##(2) Todd? No problem. and most of all have fun! Variety ‘75 She Loves Me If you would like to be part of the Little Theatre 1976 Bitter Sweet 1998 Oklahoma!## With rates from just £8 per costume and Company, please contact our membership secretary Variety ‘76 La Cage Aux Folles discounts for sets of costumes, there’s no need * Audrey Bott on 01702 232103 or email 1977 Kiss Me Kate 1999 Some Like It Hot to worry about making or buying your costumes. [email protected] Variety ‘77 The Wiz *** Just come to us! Connect with us at: 1978 Mame 2000 Mack & Mabel * www.LittleTheatreCompany.co.uk West Side Story The Slipper & the Rose /LittleTheatreCompany 1979 The King & I 2001 Annie Variety ‘79 Crazy For You## Tel: 01702 340308/07947 359046 Email: [email protected] /official_LTC 2002 The King and I## 1980 Love from Judy © Gareth Poxon www.LittleTheatreCompany.co.uk /officialltc The Dancing Years Oliver! /LittleTheatreCompany /official_LTC /officialltc *Regional Premiere **South East England Premiere ***South East Essex Premiere ++UK Amateur Premiere ##NODA Award Winner ^Palace Theatre Club Award Winner tEcho Newspaper Award Winner Please note that intelligent lighting of this nature not be suitable details. may Please ask for in all venues. Peaceful Place ...improving the lives of people living with young onset dementia Peaceful Place are a small but growing charity supported by and serving people in South East Essex. They aim to improve the lives of people with young onset dementia and those that care for them. At the heart of their services they operate a Day Centre in Rochford which focuses on providing active, stimulating and person centred activities in a safe and friendly environment as well as community based activities enabling people to continue to live life to the fullest. They also provide advocacy services to people living with young onset dementia, providing much needed support to individuals and their families as well as regular support groups for carers and those with a young onset dementia diagnosis. Peaceful Place are able to go the extra mile thanks to your support. Their team of volunteers in the day centre and at their shop, as well as those who help to fund raise are invaluable, and it is because of their hard work and commitment they can make sure they provide support that makes a difference. 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