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1 MATT JAMES | CO-FOUNDER MR PATRICK TAYLOR | OUR FOUNDER
As the Island celebrates its year of culture, I am honoured have a visually magnificent show on our hands. Just seven years after being formed, it’s pretty easy Sunset Boulevard promises audiences yet another to welcome you to the Gaiety Theatre for a gold-plated Once again this is a close-knit team and it gives me to imagine how Patrick Taylor would have reacted spectacular theatrical experience to rival the record- slice of Hollywood culture. great pleasure to welcome renowned West End musical when Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s own production team breaking and innovative productions of CATS and Evita A British Isles amateur premiere and an Isle of Man director Kelvin Towse to the Island. Musical director for approached us last autumn. over the past two summers. premiere in this very special 2014, you could say it’s The the UK and Ireland national tour of Blood Brothers, it For Taylorian Productions to have been personally As we complete our trilogy of Andrew Lloyd-Webber Perfect Year! has been a pleasure to see his work with the company invited to stage this British Isles amateur premiere shows with this stellar movie themed musical, it is As we complete our trilogy of Lloyd-Webber shows and his enthusiasm and flair for the project is obvious speaks volumes for how the company which bears his Mr T’s joy and simple passion to throughout. with the musical masterpiece he name has developed. produce quality theatre that considers arguably his greatest, As co-founder of Taylorian Productions, we are thrilled Quite a coup for Taylorian Productions. Quite a coup remains the company’s so returns our simply to have been awarded the licence to stage such a inspiration. wonderful creative and tremendous musical and I would personally like to thank for the Isle of Man. design team under the the whole cast, crew and members of the production On occasions like this, our thoughts invariably turn to We hope he has majestic direction of John company for their hard work and commitment to this the man who started it all and the joy he would have the best seat in the Cumberlidge. show, all of which is presented with the much-missed experienced from the company he created just over a house! This sophisticated piece Patrick Taylor uppermost in our thoughts. year before he passed away. of theatre required a Finally, on behalf of Taylorian, I thank YOU, the audience, So many people involved in this production, on and sophisticated director for coming along and for your continued support. off-stage, were touched by his support and loyal at the helm and John’s Sit back and enjoy this British Isles premiere in this, the friendship. design, choreography and Isle of Man’s Year of Culture. staging means we This is our ninth show overall and a musical spectacular which again surpasses expectations.
PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS 2007 Underneath the Arches 2008 Me and My Girl 2009 King & I 2010 Oliver! 2011 Wizard of Oz Dick Whittington 2012 Evita 2013 CATS 2014 Sunset Boulevard 2015 ?
2 3 SYNOPSIS
Hollywood, 1949: Struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis has an out to Schwab’s Drugstore to meet his friends (Every on Salome. Waiting on the back lot, Max discovers it is into her swimming pool. Driven to the point of insanity, appointment to try and find work at Paramount Studios. Movie’s a Circus) and while there he strikes up a working Norma’s classic car that the studio wants for an upcoming Norma mistakes the ensuing arrival of police for the On his way he meets similar young hopefuls all looking for relationship with Betty, which blossoms into a romance movie, not her, and that was the reason for the phone call. studio personnel of her latest movie and her beloved fans. a break in the cut-throat movie industry (Let’s Have Lunch). that has her reconsidering her recent engagement to Artie, Her welcome has been so great, however, that Norma Thinking she is on the set of Salome, with Max as her When he arrives, he finds a producer who has no interest Joe’s best friend. (Girl Meets Boy) leaves the lot convinced she’ll make her director, Norma slowly descends her grand staircase and in his script or in his request for a loan to tide him over and Innocent of this, Norma lavishes Joe with gifts that include return to movies very soon. To this end utters the immortal phrase, “And now, help with his car repayments. While he is there he meets a complete wardrobe makeover. (The Lady’s Paying) she puts herself through a strict health Mr. DeMille, I am ready for Betty Schaefer, an attractive, young script editor who, and fitness regime in readiness for her my close-up.” though disparaging of his current script, proposes they first day on set (A work together to develop one of his earlier projects. As Little Suffering) they chat, Joe is spotted by two thugs looking to repossess his car and makes a quick escape. Joe is still sneaking out to see Betty During the following car chase, Joe turns into Sunset (Too Much in Love Boulevard and evades capture by pulling his car into to Care) when he the driveway of a dilapidated mansion. Curiously, he is can but welcomed into the house by the butler who mistakes him for a funeral director. Inside, Joe encounters Norma Desmond, a silent movie actress once ‘The Greatest Star of All’ but now almost a recluse since the advent of talking Norma pictures left her all but forgotten (Surrender). Recognising eventually realises her, Joe is astounded and says, “You used to be in pictures that they are in – you used to be big,” to which she retorts, “I am big ... it’s She love and calls the pictures that got small!” (With One Look). arranges a party at the younger The large, gloomy house is home only to Norma and Max, which she and Joe are the only guests. woman to her loyal butler and chauffeur. He ensures that Norma They tango (The Perfect Year) and she declares a love confront her. Having believes she is as beautiful and popular as ever, though for him that is bordering on obsession. When he leaves finally had enough, she is decades past her prime and mostly forgotten by the house to attend a friend’s New Year’s Eve party (This Joe grabs the phone once-adoring fans. Time Next Year), she attempts suicide. To placate her, Joe and tells Betty to come When she discovers that Joe is a writer she shows him her reluctantly returns to finish his work on Salome. Their see for herself exactly how magnum opus, a script she’s written for Cecil B. DeMille relationship turns sexual, and Joe ends up becoming her he lives. Accepting that their to direct called Salome. Bizarrely, she informs him of her kept man. affair is over, Joe brutally tells Betty he enjoys being Norma’s intended return to the screen, playing the starring role Joe is now living in the lap of luxury (Sunset Boulevard). kept boy and that she should go of the 16-year-old Salome herself. Reluctant at first, Joe When Norma rushes to tell him that there has been a back to Artie. eventually agrees to work with Norma on the screenplay telephone call from Paramount Studios, she is convinced in exchange for room and board. DeMille wants to direct her script, and tells Max to get out Crushed by this, Betty leaves while It doesn’t take Joe long to discover that her script is a mess, the car so she can drop in on the set of his current film. Joe, still angry, finally tells Norma he is an epic ego trip with Norma written into every scene and At first a little nervous to be back in the huge studio, she leaving her. As a parting shot, he also that no amount of work could fix it. However he decides is spotted by a stage hand who recognises her from the bluntly informs her that Salome will never not to tell Norma but continues working on the revisions old days and then by former colleagues who welcome her be filmed and that her adoring fans don’t for several months at her expense. warmly. (As If We Never Said Goodbye). exist and Max is the one who has been keeping her in the dark. Furious and grief- Feeling trapped by Norma’s constant attentions, Joe sneaks DeMille, however, is reticent to discuss starting shooting stricken, Norma shoots Joe who falls fatally
4 JOHN CUMBERLIDGE - DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL CAST
Summer 2014 brings John back to the Island and to Taylorian Girl – for which he received the Best Director Award at the First Productions for Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s “film” musical Sunset International Festival of Musical Theatre. Boulevard, adding yet another musical style for this young and He achieved great personal success and satisfaction tutoring the brave production company. NODA musical performers’ courses at Warwick and Loughborough CATS 2013 proved to be a hugely rewarding project on many Universities, where he studied Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, West levels, both personal and professional for John, and Sunset Side Story, Sunset Boulevard and Sweeney Todd. Boulevard has given him the opportunity to work with a highly John’s career began in Theatre, Television and Cabaret – in talented ensemble of performers to explore the genre and style London and the Provinces, USA and Germany. West End credits of late 1940s Hollywood movies. are Underneath the Arches at the Prince of Wales Theatre, La With all the passion and tension that has made Sunset one of Cage Aux Folles at the London Palladium and The Wizard of Oz for Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s greatest musical theatre works, Sunset the RSC at the Barbican and Stratford. On television: Love Story, has always been one of John’s all-time favourite musicals. Parkinson, Halls of Fame with Roy Hudd, A Night of 100 Stars, Royal Variety Shows, many award ceremonies and cabaret in the As a Director and Choreographer, John has received critical acclaim Talk of London revues. for his productions of Follies, Oliver!, Kiss Me Kate, Kismet, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Scrooge – The Musical, Jesus Provincial credits include My Fair Lady, Abracadaver with Frank Christ Superstar, Back to the Langella, The Boy Friend and many others. 80s, Sweeney Todd, Mack & Mabel, My Fair Lady, The King & John also specialises in period hair design and makeup. He has I, La Cage Aux Folles, We Will Rock You, the RSC Wizard of Oz, his own small company which styles and coordinates video and Sarah Buckley Damian Kneale Barnum, Hello Dolly, Jekyll & Hyde – The Musical and Me & My television productions. KELVIN TOWSE - MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Kelvin is the Musical Director for the UK National tour of Blood Kelvin was Associate Musical Director/Conductor for the national Brothers. He gained his BEd (Music) in 1985 and has since tour of Whistle Down the Wind and made his West End debut as worked up and down the country as both musician and musical MD for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. director. He has been Musical Director for productions at some Outside of theatre, Kelvin has scored videos for a number of of the country’s top repertory theatres such as Bristol Old Vic, business clients including BAE Systems, Oldham Chamber of Emily Coates Mike Bonner Lewis Kelly Leicester Haymarket Theatre, Manchester Library Theatre, Commerce, Secure by Integrity, Toy Options and Red Run Media. Nottingham Playhouse and Oldham Coliseum where, amongst He also produced and scored the music for the highlight of others, he was Musical Supervisor for the English premiere of Oldham MBC’s 150th year celebrations, The Oldham Story – a The Steamie. He spent 5 years working at Derby Playhouse, Theatrical Time Travel Experience. For TV, Kelvin has composed where he was MD for The Entertainer, A Christmas Carol, scores for the BBC’s Panorama series and Channel 4’s Dispatches. Merlin and the Winter King, Hooray for Hollywood, Romeo and Kelvin’s classical work, Hogmanay - A Suite for Orchestra, Choir Juliet, Animal Farm, As You Like It and Treasure Island. As a & Bagpipes is published by Europa Edition and his most recent composer at Derby Playhouse, Kelvin wrote scores for Dracula, A composition A British Isles Fantasia for Orchestra and Choir Midsummer Night’s Dream, Frankenstein, Merlin and the Winter has recently had its premiere at the University Concert Hall, King, Serial Killers, Arabian Nights and Henceforward for which Cambridge. he also designed the sound. For more information, please visit www.kelvintowse.com Bob Harrison Neil Callin Liam Kaneen
6 7 GAIETY THEATRE AUGUST 4TH-16TH, 2014
8 9 THE TAYLORIAN COMPANY
Alex Maxwell Amy Corkhill Breeshey Crookall Chris Quayle Eve McGregor
Grace Hoodless Jane Short John Killip Laura Corkhill
Lois Mooney Matty Rycroft Paul Sellors Peter Shimmin
Rob Kinrade Sarah Callow Sarah Pearson Simon Fletcher Victoria Wylde
10 11 SCENES & SONGS THE CAST
ACT I Norma Desmond...... Sarah Buckley Overture Joe Gillis...... Damian Kneale Prologue...... Joe Betty Schaefer...... Emily Coates Let’s Have Lunch...... Joe and Ensemble Max von Mayerling...... Mike Bonner Surrender...... Norma Artie Green...... Lewis Kelly With One Look...... Norma Cecil B de Mille...... Bob Harrison Salome...... Norma, Joe Sheldrake/Richard/John...... Neil Callin The Greatest Star of All...... Max Manfred/Sammy...... Liam Kaneen Every Movie’s A Circus...... Joe, Betty, Artie and Ensemble Girl Meets Boy...... Joe, Betty Animal Undertaker, Gents outfitter...... John Killip New Ways To Dream...... Norma Cliff and Salesman...... Rob Kinrade The Lady’s Paying...... Manfred, Norma, Joe and Salesmen Wonderkid, Adam, Sandy...... Alex Maxwell The Perfect Year...... Norma, Joe Barman, Gate Guard, Reporter...... Chris Quayle This Time Next Year...... Joe, Betty, Artie and Ensemble Myron, Salesman...... Peter Shimmin Salesman 3, Glenn...... Matty Rycroft ACT II Marino, Salesman, Actor4 and Actor in Schwabs...... Simon Fletcher Sunset Boulevard...... Joe Finance man 2, Homocide detective...... Paul Sellors The Perfect Year (Reprise)...... Norma Finance man 1, Homocide detective...... Matt James As If We Never Said Goodbye...... Norma Jane, Beautician, Reporter...... Sarah Callow Surrender (Reprise)...... Betty, Joe Dawn, Masseuse 3...... Laura Corkhill Girl Meets Boy (Reprise)...... Betty, Joe Temple Girl 2, Masseuse 2 and Larissa...... Breeshey Crookall A Little Suffering...... Norma’s Consultants Joanna, Astrologer...... Amy Corkhill Too Much In Love To Care...... Betty, Joe Anita, Jean and Beautician 1...... Grace Hoodless New Ways To Dream (Reprise)...... Max Temple Girl, Beautician 3...... Eve McGregor Sunset Boulevard (Reprise)...... Joe, Betty Temple Girl, Danielle, Beautician 2 and one of Larissas lines...... Lois Mooney The Greatest Star of All (Reprise)...... Max, Norma Mary, Analyst...... Sarah Pearson Surrender (Reprise)...... Norma Secretary, Doctor and Waitress and Reporter...... Jane Short Lisa, Heather and Masseuse 1...... Victoria Wylde
12 13 THE ORCHESTRA CREATIVE TEAM
Musical Director...... Kelvin Towse Company Photographer...... Steve Woodley Properties Supervisor...... Vikki McCausland Sinfonia...... Gareth Deakin Flyer and poster Concept...... Geoff Legan Make up team...... Janet Norris, Reeds...... Tony Barnsley and Claire Creer Publicity & Programme Design...... Mark Procter Michelle Malcolm, Rosie Moffat Production Co-Ordinator...... Jenny Halstein Kim Croft Trumpet...... Paul Hamilton Front of House...... Pat Danks, Rehearsal Stand-Ins...... Dandi Dancox, Trombone...... Juan Wright Becky Dawson, Natalie Dawson, Andrew Halstein Bass...... Mateusz Diehl Costume Creation and Hire...... Academy Backstage Crew...... John Skinner, Percussion...... James Davis Costumes London, Birmingham John Callow, Lindsay Riordan, Costume Hire, Flame Torbay, Heather Hannahford, Tom Kinrade, Drums...... John Kinley Set Construction...... Belgrave Theatre Scenic Tom Baggaley, Brandon Parker, Paul Devereau, Violin...... Melvyn Booth Workshop, Martin Devereau, Gerry Thomson, Archie Clapton and James Turpin, Mike Cowin, Joanna Curphey, NSOS Scenic Workshop Graeme Jolly, Paul O’Dea, Juan Riordan Transportation...... Richard Solomon & Manx Theatre Staff CREATIVE TEAM Independent Carriers Wigs and Facial Hair...... The Wig Room, Operations & Technical Manager...... Seamus Shea Conceived, Directed Wigs up North and JC Wigs Stage Manager...... Ted Faragher and Staged by...... John Cumberlidge Prop Creation and Hire...... Vikki McCausland, Theatre Technician...... Alex Davidson Musical Director...... Kelvin Towse Jenny & Ian Halstein, Assistant Theatre Technician...... Carl Crellin Assistant Musical Director/Official Accompanist... Gareth Deakin Jenny Halstein Gareth Deakin Manx Operatic Society, Front of House Manager...... John Foster Norma Desmond Costume Design...... Jeanne Spaziani Production Asst. Musical Director/ Lyndas Prop Shop, The Courthouse, Front of House Manager...... Neil Cowin Set Design...... Nick Murley Co-ordinator Official Accompanist Scenic Dock in Manchester, Acknowledgements Lighting Design...... Paul Seed for Hair Technicians...... Yvonne Karran, PSC Productions Mary O’Dea, Liam Kaneen, Kingswood Funeral Home - Steven Corkish, Sound Design...... Alex Linney Caitlin Trenholme Waterworks, CuPlas Callow Make Up Team...... Janet Norris and Wardrobe and Dressing Team...... Diane Killip, B4 And After Hairdressers, Peter Shimmin, John Cumberlidge Esmee Benjamin, Beata Wdowiak, Andrew Hilton, Sefton Hotel for Assistant Director...... Matt James Vikki McCausland John Skinner Tracey Booth, Freya Coates, use of their facilities, thanks to Bill Mummery and Tango Consultant...... Perry O’Dea Props Stage Manager Jenny Halstein, Pat Lowe, Jennifer Houghton for their generosity, Stage Manager...... John Skinner Jane Mooney, Lindsey Scarffe, Peter Waddell, Alan Brian, Richard Masters, The Courthouse, RSC Costume Hire, Karen Deputy Stage Manager...... Hannah Halden Diane Killip Jill Skinner, Kayleigh Booth, Wardrobe Supervisor...... Diane Killip Wardrobe and Lauren Scarffe Corkhill – stand-in pianist and chaperone Make-up Supervisor...... Janet Norris Dressing Team Follow Spot Operators...... Graeme Jolly, Carol Crookall, Jane Mooney and Debbie Marketing/PR & Sponsorship...... James Davis Joanna Curphey McGregor - chaperones
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