little theatre company presents based on Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Ugly Duckling’
music by george stiles
book & lyrics by anthony drewe Greetings and welcome to the Palace Theatre SOME for LTC’s production of HONK! If you’ve never seen the show before, or even if you have, you’re in for a real treat. Packed full of comedy, wonderful music and some really touching moments, it’s a fun family show with a EGGS really strong message - “Different is just... different”. Looking ahead, 2014 promises to be another very exciting year for us. In April we’ll be staging the local amateur premiere of the outrageously funny musical Avenue Q. If you’re not familiar with this show, please don’t be fooled by the fluffy puppets, this show is not for kids! So book your babysitters now and get ready for a fantastic night out. CAN’T BE Our autumn show next year is the West End hit Witches of Eastwick, which is sure to be another wonderful spectacle. Thank you for supporting your local theatre. We really appreciate your patronage and hope you love HONK! as much as we do. Regards, BEATEN! Darren Harper, Chairman
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. director’s note Henrietta ...... Katie Pendrigh synopsis of scenes & musical numbers Chick ...... Chris Jolly I remember back in 2000 being told by my father that his theatre company Maureen ...... Sarah Mummery On just an ordinary farm in England, a baby duckling (along with his four siblings) is born to Ida and Drake. Soon realising that he is “different” from the usual (of which I was a member) would be performing a new and exciting show. I Baby Magpie ...... Rebecca Perry-Gamble brood he is quickly shunned by Drake, the other ducklings and the rest of the poultry community. Lured away by the sneaky and rather hungry Cat (posing as also remember my reaction when I was told what it was – HONK! What on Carrier Pigeon ...... Chris Lidgard his only friend), Ugly soon finds himself in all kinds of adventures, meeting all manner of colourful and hilarious farmyard animals while trying to find his mama earth is that! Well, I bet many people have said exactly the same thing when and the rest of the brood. He is closely pursued by the Cat and his worried mother Ida who never gives up hope in finding him. they know very little about it. I also bet that, like me, once they’ve had the Ida ...... Stephanie Wilson pleasure of either seeing or performing in it they are instantly taken by the Her Grace ...... Sue Morley ACT ONE wonderful music and the host of amazing characters. ACT TWO Cat ...... Simon Bristoe Scene I – Various locations around the duckyard. Spring Entr’acte Since that time, it has been a burning ambition of mine to direct HONK! and I Beaky ...... Laura Harper A Poultry Tale ...... Drake, Ida, Cat, Henrietta, Maureen, Scene I – The old woman’s cottage. Late Summer must confess that during my time as chairman, I (perhaps selfishly) persuaded ...... Turkey, Grace, Company the committee to produce the show. Fluff ...... Gemma Carracher It Takes All Sorts ...... Queenie, Lowbutt Billy ...... Jamie Redgate The Joy of Motherhood ...... Ida, Maureen There are three reasons why I love this show so much, the main one being that Together ...... Cat, Queenie, Lowbutt Downy ...... Laurelle Gallimore Different (Pre-Reprise) ...... Ida in addition to the three principal roles (Ida, Ugly and the Cat), there are so Scene II – The duckyard. Late Autumn Hold Your Head Up High ...... Ida, Ugly, Fish many more larger than life characters which require just as much hard work to Ugly ...... Darren Harper The Collage ...... Drake, Ida, Company bring them to life. This is a great feature that you don’t see often in other shows. Fish ...... Caroline Ahmet, John Blatchford, Laura Browne, Look At Him ...... Ida, Drake, Ugly, Maureen, Henrietta, Secondly, the whole essence of this story is so apt in today’s society. We don’t ...... Julian Cottee, Chris Jolly, Chris Lidgard, Katie Pendrigh, ...... Turkey, Ducklings, Cat, Grace, Company Scene III – A collage, various locations choose to be who we are or how we look, we are born that way. Being different ...... Rebecca Perry-Gamble, Victoria Tewes, Laura Witherall Different ...... Ugly The Collage (Cont’d) . . . Ida, Greylag, Queenie, Lowbutt, Cat, Company is a truly wonderful thing and we must learn not to judge a book by its cover. Little Boy (Voice) ...... Chris Lidgard Scene II – The Cat’s lair, inside one of the farm buildings Scene IV – A ditch on the moors. Late Autumn Life would simply be so boring if we were all the same! Finally, this was one of my father’s favourite shows to produce and I remember seeing his smiling DSI Ducks . . . . Joan Hubbard, Judy Laurence, Rebecca Perry-Gamble Play With Your Food ...... Cat, Ugly Now I’ve Seen You ...... Ugly face in the audience every night brimming with pride. He taught me so much Floor Manager ...... Chris Jolly Lost ...... Ugly Warts And All ...... Bullfrog, Ugly, Froglets and gave me his wealth of knowledge about the theatre. I miss him terribly but Camera Man ...... Chris Lidgard Scene III – The duckyard, later that evening The Blizzard ...... Company find comfort in knowing he’s probably watching this show with a big smile on Make Up Girl ...... Laura Browne his face. The Elegy ...... Company Scene V – The open countryside. Late Winter Maggie Pie ...... Caroline Ahmet Every Tear A Mother Cries ...... Ida Transformation ...... Ugly, Ida, Penny For my Dad, I personally dedicate this show to you and I hope you enjoy it Greylag ...... Paul Smith as much as I have in putting it together with a truly talented cast and crew. Scene IV – The marsh. A late Summer morning Melting Moggy ...... Cat Dot ...... Victoria Tewes Tim Cater The Wild Goose Chase . . . . .Greylag, Dot, Cat, Ugly, Geese, Company Scene VI – The duckyard. Early Spring Barnacles ...... Julian Cottee Act One Finale: Hold Your Head Up High (Reprise) . . . Ida, Ugly, Company Act Two Finale: Look At Him (Reprise) ...... Company Pinkfoot ...... John Blatchford cast in order of appearance Snowy ...... Katie Pendrigh Drake ...... Paul Smith Geese ...... Carla Cater, Chris Jolly, Chris Lidgard, Turkey ...... Steve Wilkinson ...... Steve Wilkinson, Laura Witherall Rooster ...... John Blatchford Lowbutt ...... Carla Cater Partridge ...... Carla Cater Queenie ...... Laura Witherall Hen ...... Victoria Tewes Old Woman (Voice) ...... Judy Laurence Mandarin ...... Dave Lobley Penny ...... Victoria Tewes Quails ...... Elaine Doherty, Joan Hubbard, Judy Laurence Mother Swan ...... Caroline Ahmet Father Owl ...... Julian Cottee Bullfrog ...... Bradley Green Mother Owl ...... Laura Witherall Froglets ...... The Cast Baby Owl ...... Laura Browne Farmer Giles (Voice) ...... Chris Lidgard darren harper Darren has been with LTC for nearly fifteen years and is currently serving his first term as our Chairman. HONK! marks his return to the stage after twelve months off, planning and directing our last production, 42nd Street and even found time to get married. This is a show that has a special place in Darren’s heart. The playful nature of the show, mixed with the wonderful music, makes it fun to pass on such an important message – it’s OK to be different – a message that seems more and more relevant in modern society. Darren has played numerous roles for LTC through the years. Some of his more memorable include Bill Snibson (Me & My Girl), Don (Summer Holiday) and, his personal favourite, Seymour Krelborne (Little Shop of Horrors). With “Ugly” likely to rank amongst his favourite roles, Darren hopes that you really enjoy this wonderful show. ugly shunned for his odd appearance stephanie wilson Stephanie has been a member of LTC for most of her adult life and is thrilled that she can finally play a leading duck! During her time with LTC she has enjoyed playing lots of wonderful human roles such as Dolly Levi (Hello Dolly), Anna (The King & I), Millie (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) and Sarah (Guys and Dolls). One of her favourites is still the dreadful Miss Hannigan (Annie). Over recent years she has turned her hand to directing hit shows such as 42nd Street, Singing in the Rain, Crazy for You, Stepping Out and Calendar Girls, in addition to our successful run of Farndale Avenue plays. As well as LTC, Stephanie directs for and helps to run BOSCATS, the junior branch of Benfleet Operatic Society. In her spare time she teaches children with special educational needs and runs evening classes in Performing and Creative Arts at Thurrock Adult Community College. ida Ugly’s mother, the only one supportive of him simon bristoe Simon’s interest in performance and musical theatre began as a child when he and his brother used to perform together to entertain friends and family. It was this which spurred him on to join the Dance World Stage School in Basildon which he attended through to his teens. At this time, he appeared in various productions at the Towngate Theatre and worked with other local groups. In later years Simon was resident singer at the Players Retreat Bistro in Westcliff and in 1993 he and his brother appeared in the music video for Pink Floyd’s Shine on You Crazy Diamond for inclusion in their Division Bell Tour. This year marks Simon’s fifth show with LTC. Roles here have included Jesus (Jesus Christ Superstar), Chad (All Shook Up), Jonathan Harker (Dracula) and Billy Lawlor (42nd Street). He is really looking forward to performing in this production of HONK! as he is playing a very different character from any of his previous roles! When not on stage, he enjoys travelling, theatre, music and history. cat Trying to eat Ugly, sly and cunning beaky
laura Gemma Laurelle jamie harper Carracher downy Gallimore redgate Laura joined LTC back in 2006 for HONK! is Gemma’s ninth show with Laurelle’s interest in performing Jamie first started performing on Kiss Me Kate. Since then, she has LTC and it is already proving to be arts began at an early age. She the stage when he was eleven and had the privilege to play some one of her favourites. Having played studied dancing, singing and acting, he has been hooked ever since. This brilliant principal roles, such as a variety of characters over the achieving qualifications in ISTD is his eleventh show with LTC and Barbara/Bobby (Summer Holiday), years, including Sandra (All Shook Modern and Tap and Guildhall he has been fortunate enough to Chiffon (Little Shop of Horrors) and, Up), Vampire Bride (Dracula) and Speech and Drama. Laurelle teaches have played various roles over the most recently, Natalie/Ed (All Shook Phyllis (42nd Street), Gemma feels dance in various theatre schools years, such as Dennis (All Shook Up). She is returning to the stage she most identifies with the playful around Essex and has previously Up), Scarecrow (The Wizard of Oz), after taking six months out to be persona of Fluff and has thoroughly performed as a vocalist and dancer Anthony (Sweeney Todd), Jerry Alison part of the production team for 42nd enjoyed revisiting her childhood in in the UK and abroad. This is (Buddy) and Cyril (Summer Holiday). Street, which was a great experience. order to bring the role to life. fluff Laurelle’s second show with the Little He has also enjoyed performing in She is delighted to be a part of Theatre Company and is delighted to the LTC chorus for shows such as She has been one of LTC’s principal HONK! as the show is close to her be cast in HONK! Little Shop of Horrors, South Pacific dancers since her arrival at the heart and she loves its beautiful and Jesus Christ Superstar. company in 2009, and was the message. choreographer for All Shook Up in This is the first time he has played Laura serves on LTC’s committee as 2012. Gemma also serves on the a duck! Social Entertainments Manager. committee as Communications Officer and manages the LTC social networking sites. billy Paul Smith drake/greylag This will be Paul’s twelfth show with LTC. During this time he has played a number of principal roles, including Josephine (Some Like It Hot), Zangler (Crazy for You), Adam Pontipee (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) and Julian Marsh (42nd Street 2004/2013). He was also Chorus Master for LTC’s NODA award-winning productions of 42nd Street (2004) and Crazy for You. Paul has always had a passion for performing arts and started his music career at the age of ten, playing the tuba. He went on to graduate from the University of Brighton with an Honours Degree in Performing Arts. His interests include conducting, performing choral, operatic, orchestral and brass band music. drake Ugly’s father, who detests Ugly Victoria Tewes Sarah Mummery Carla Cater Laura Witherall Bradley Green Steve Wilkinson Katie Pendrigh Sue Morley dot/penny Maureen Lowbutt Queenie Bullfrog Turkey/Father Swan Henrietta/Snowy Her Grace Victoria joined LTC last year and made Sarah has been a member of the Carla has been a member of LTC since This will be Laura’s first time on stage This is Bradley’s twelfth show with LTC Steve joined LTC for Me and My Girl Having recently joined us, this is Katie’s As one of LTC’s older members – she her debut as a member of the chorus company for ten years. In that time 1996 when she joined for Little Shop of with the Little Theatre Company, having taking principal roles, including The in 2003 and that makes HONK! his second show with us. After being a joined in 1987 - Sue has appeared in for Dracula. HONK! marks her third she has been lucky enough to have Horrors, playing Crystal. She has since co-choreographed our last musical, Big Bopper (Buddy), Beadle Bamford tenth anniversary show. In that time he member of the chorus in 42nd Steet, most shows in the chorus, although show with the company. She started had principal roles in several shows, gone on to perform in many of our 42nd Street. Laura is excited to be (Sweeney Todd), Ali Hakim (Oklahoma!), has played a variety of roles, including Katie is excited to be taking on the Summer Holiday involved playing nine performing at the age of three with including Reno Sweeney (Anything productions, taking principal roles which joining this talented cast of HONK! Fattie Arbuckle (Mack & Mabel) and, Rudolph (Hello Dolly), Bill Calhoun featured roles of Henrietta and Snowy. character parts! Roles in plays include the Jacqui Cox Theatre Dance School Goes), Adelaide Adams (Calamity include Grace (Annie), Hattie (Kiss Me playing the role of Queenie, a sultry most recently Renfield in our multi (Kiss Me Kate), Matthew (Jesus Christ Dorothy (Stepping Out) and Jessie in Katie has had a passion for performing and was lucky enough to have had Jane), Miss Adelaide (Guys and Dolls), Kate), Calamity Jane (Calamity Jane) feline. She has thoroughly enjoyed award winning production of Dracula. Superstar) and Geoffrey (Stepping Out). (Calendar Girls). Thankfully, Her Grace arts since an early age and went on the opportunity of performing in some Conchita Alvarez (Copacabana) and and twice played the role of Laurey rehearsing this character and although He has also directed for the company, doesn’t need to disrobe on stage Before he joined LTC he performed to graduate with an Honours Degree in amazing venues across the country. most recently, Ruth in our production (Oklahoma). She was also an active she has found it hard work, it has also bringing to the stage both Copacabana during HONK! many varied roles in a great number Drama and Music. of Calendar Girls. member of our committee for many been hilarious. and the award winning Sweeney Todd. Now working as a both a Vocal Coach of shows, including Nicely Nicely When not performing on stage, Sue years and was kept very busy arranging She now teaches in a local secondary and Vocalist on the pub circuit, Victoria Sarah is very much relishing playing Like many of the cast members, Laura (Guys & Dolls), Quack (Lust), Bullfrog Away from LTC, Steve works at Westcliff also helps to organise the costumes in our many social events. school. is thrilled to be taking on the roles of the part of Maureen the Moorhen and started performing at a young age. She (HONK!), René (‘Allo ‘Allo), Seymour High School for Boys where he also our warehouse. Dot and Penny and to get back to her has had great fun rehearsing with the Carla is excited to be playing the role was with Peterborough’s Youth Theatre, (Little Shop of Horrors) and the Bishop directs both plays and musicals, musical theatre roots. other birds. of Lowbutt after concentrating on being then moved to Southend-on-Sea to of Basingstoke (Jekyll & Hyde). He including Grease, Joseph and the a member of the chorus for the last further her training in Musical Theatre. received the Brentwood Theatre Award Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and few years. In addition to performing, for Best Actor in a Musical for HONK! Les Misérables. she took on the challenging job of and Guys & Dolls. Wardrobe Mistress for both Jesus Christ Superstar and Dracula. Her two children are very amused that “Mummy is playing the part of a big fat hen!” Caroline Ahmet John Blatchford Dave Lobley Julian Cottee Judy Laurence Joan Hubbard Elaine Doherty Laura Browne Maggie Pie/Mother Swan Rooster/Pinkfoot Mandarin Barnacles/Father Owl Quail/Old Woman Quail/DSI Quail Baby Owl/robin Caroline trained at the Alma Rippon This is John’s first show with us. He This is Dave’s nineteenth LTC show having HONK! will be Julian’s second show Judy’s first flirtation with the stage was Since joining LTC some twelve years Elaine has been singing and dancing Laura started performing on stage at Stage School and went on to become took a break from theatre five years joined for Hello Dolly in 2005. Principal since joining us in October 2012. He with Everyman Theatre Cardiff when she ago, Joan has performed in over in the chorus of LTC for the last twelve the age of four in Benfleet Operatic part of Pulse which performed all over ago whilst studying at SEEVIC College roles have included Nathan Detroit (Guys began performing in productions when moved to Wales over twenty years ago. sixteen shows, playing featured parts in years, her first show being The King Society’s production of Hans Christian London, covering corporate events, and he has been concentrating on TV and Dolls) Ricco Castelli (Copacabana) he was at school and continued to Moving back into the area, Judy joined many of them, including Me and My and I. Since then she has enjoyed Andersen. Since then she has TV and film work. She then became and film for the last couple of years. Sergeant of Police (Pirates of Penzance) pursue his love of musical theatre by Southend Shakespeare Company, where Girl, South Pacific and, most recently, performing in Summer Holiday, South performed with a number of amateur a member of the Ilford Operatic and However, after an evening speaking to Mr. Mushnik (Little Shop of Horrors) performing at university. He has enjoyed she has been a member for seventeen Calendar Girls. She has also been Pacific, 42nd Street, Guys and Dolls societies. In 2008 she joined LTC and Dramatic Society where she performed old friends, he decided to go along to Luther Billis (South Pacific) Jim Haller every second of his time with LTC and years. Judy has played numerous lead heavily involved in making and altering and many more, including her all has loved being involved in a number in numerous shows at the Kenneth watch LTC’s version of Dracula and (All Shook Up) John Baker (Calendar Girls now looks forward to performing in roles including Titania (A Midsummer costumes for many shows, particularly time favourite Jesus Christ Superstar. of productions with this very talented More Theatre. This is Caroline’s second then 42nd Street. This rekindled the NODA 2012 Best Actor). HONK!, particularly in portraying some Night’s Dream), Clytemnestra (The Mack and Mabel, South Pacific and She also featured in an LTC play – group. show with LTC, after performing as Any theatrical spark in him and he decided outrageous characters! Oresteia) and Hermione (The Winter’s 42nd Street. Murder in the Wings and has assisted He has served on the LTC committee She has enjoyed rehearsals for HONK!, Time Annie in 42nd Street earlier this to audition for the company in January. Tale) and has taken a great many backstage and Front of House. and on five production teams, including Joan has found rehearsing for HONK! particularly the challenge of portraying year. The successful outcome has resulted in ensemble parts that have involved Director for Summer Holiday and Jesus great fun, with its moving story line and She is looking forward to having lots a number of different animals! HONK! being his LTC debut! some very strange costumes indeed. Christ Superstar (NODA Best Musical beautiful music and has enjoyed the of fun performing as a frog and a quail Judy joined Little Theatre Company 2011). challenge of playing a quail and a frog. down on the farm in HONK!. in 2012 to take the role of Annie in Dave is also an active member of Calendar Girls – where any costume Southend Shakespeare Company so would have been welcome! HONK! will currently finds himself playing both be Judy’s first performance as a frog. Julius Caesar and a Frog. for little theatre company orchestra Director ...... Tim Cater Reed 1 ...... Fraiser Patterson Assistant Director/Choreographer...... Ali Graves Reed 2 ...... Tracy Bridgeman Creative Director ...... Bradley Green Horn ...... Stefan Mather Musical Director/Chorus Master...... Paul Day Trumpet/Flugel Horn ...... Phil Davis Production Stage Manager ...... Tony Godman Guitar (Acoustic/Electric/Steel) ...... Richard Langstone Deputy Stage Manager ...... Kim Newcombe Piano ...... Rachael Plunkett Set...... David Green, Brenda Green and members of LTC Percussion ...... Shaun Bajnocky Wardrobe Assistants ...... Joan Hubbard, Doreen Goodfellow, Sue Morley Cello ...... Kim Roper ...... Carla Cater, Pat Quinton Bass Guitar ...... Phil Langsone Chris Jolly Rebecca Chris Lidgard Abi knight Lighting Designer ...... Robert Watson Perry-Gamble Sound Design ...... Tony Godman Chick Carrier Pigeon/Robin backing vocals Sound Engineer ...... Paul Seed Baby Magpie/DSI o HONK! is Chris’ seventeenth show This will be Chris’ third show with LTC, Having grown up in a musical family, Sound N 2 ...... Harry Regan with LTC, having started in 2005 Rebecca has had a love of all things after joining the group only last year. Abi has been involved in many different Assistant Stage Manager/Properties ...... Clare Lawler when he appeared in Seven Brides musical and theatrical for many years, Playing the part of Quincey, in our award orchestras and choirs since she Assistant Stage Manager...... Lauren Ashton for Seven Brothers. Over the years beginning as a child with an avid winning production of Dracula, not only was little, and has studied music at Stage Crew ...... Janine Mansfield, Richard Morley he has enjoyed playing some great obsession for The King and I. Her first gave Chris his first principal role, but university. Make Up...... Ellice Feathers roles, such as Ralph (Kiss Me Kate), experience of treading the boards in also his first experience on stage... HONK! marks Abi’s tenth show for LTC, a Copa Boy (Copacabana), Audrey Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant at the ever! Chris then appeared as various Wigs ...... Nicola Feathers having joined in 2008 for Summer II Puppeteer (Little Shop of Horrors) Cliffs Pavilion, aged twelve, sealed the characters in the chorus of 42nd Street Follow Spot Operators ...... Debbie Smallbone, Joanne Ellis-Bailey Holiday. In that time she has enjoyed and Bartholomew – one of the twelve deal and she hasn’t looked back since. and cannot wait to add HONK! to his singing in the chorus and helping Additional Lighting, Sound and AV Equipment ...... MRL Productions disciples (Jesus Christ Superstar). list of achievements. He has thoroughly As a member of the University of Essex out backstage and is delighted to be Rehearsal Pianists ...... Edward Burt, Maddie Maxwell, Rachael Plunkett enjoyed being in the chorus for HONK!, Chris has also been involved in plays Theatre Arts Society she played a involved in singing the harmonies for where cast members have had to take Front of House...... Audrey Bott, Doreen Goodfellow outside LTC, playing roles such as a variety of roles, including the principal such a lively, colourful production. on the characteristics of farm animals. Publicity Material and Programme Design ...... Bradley Green warden (One Flew over the Cuckoo’s role in The Snow Queen and Mrs Lyons Great fun! A lot of laughs! Outside LTC, Abi enjoys doing volunteer Programme Photography ...... Jeff Hooker Nest) and a British airman (‘Allo ‘Allo). (Blood Brothers). HONK! is Rebecca’s debut show with LTC and she is excited work for local projects, gardening and Programme Illustrations ...... Bradley Green He has loved rehearsing for HONK! and to be a part of the team. travel. Programme Editor ...... Audrey Bott is looking forward to the audience’s reaction. Publicity Team...... Bradley Green, Laura Harper Front of House Photography...... Gareth Poxon for southend theatres Theatre Director...... Ellen McPhillips Programme Co-Ordinator ...... Kate Hazell Marketing & Development Manager ...... Paul Driscoll Marketing Officer ...... Emma Harley Marketing Assistant ...... James Wareham Administration Manager ...... Caroline Hatley House Manager, Palace Theatre...... Georgie Perkins maureen Stage & Technical Manager ...... Paul Seed Stage Technicians ...... Mike Lewins, Dee Newman Tony Kim Robert Lauren Clare tim cater Ali Graves Bradley Green Paul Day Godman Newcombe Watson Ashton Lawler Production Stage Deputy Stage Lighting Designer assistant Stage assistant Director Assistant Director/ Creative Director Musical Director Manager/ Manager Manager Stage Manager/ Choreographer sound design properties This is Tim’s fifth production as Director This is Bradley’s sixth show in which Paul first joined us as Chorus Master Kim has been involved in Rob enjoys lighting and This will be Lauren’s eleventh for LTC and he is especially pleased Ali studied Performing Arts in college he has been part of the production for Copacabana and has been here Tony studied Engineering at amateur theatre since school designing amateur dramatics show with the group. Her first HONK! will be Clare’s eighth to be at the helm of this one. Having and then went on to America to further team. He directed and costumed Little ever since. This is his fourteenth Southend Technical College and joined LTC for Mack and and has worked with LTC on was Oklahoma!, where she show working backstage with played the Cat for the Rainbow 2000 her studies and pursue a career in The Shop of Horrors and All Shook Up. Most consecutive show and his eleventh as in the 1970s and has enjoyed Mabel, working backstage. numerous shows including became involved by accident, LTC. She attended drama production at the Brentwood Theatre Arts. She splits her time, working as a recently he designed the costumes for Musical Director. He has been involved assisting many local amateur She became DSM for Little Little Shop of Horrors, Jesus after being asked by another school in 2005, where she back in 2001, he has always wanted to dance teacher at JADA Theatre School, our production of 42nd Street. in musical theatre for many years, both drama groups over the years. Shop of Horrors and has since Christ Superstar and Dracula. member to step in at the last gained a qualification in direct it and especially with a talented at the Oak Tree where she serves in the pit as a musician and onstage. As an enthusiastic supporter Stage Management. Clare For HONK! Bradley is Creative Director, continued in this role. minute and she hasn’t looked group like LTC. Tim is hoping to return to vegetarian delights to the people Paul also plays and MD’s for a number of the Palace Theatre, he When not involved in similar has sourced all props for he has overseen the visual look of the back since. Having no previous the stage next year in LTC’s production of Leigh, and at LTC where she has of other local societies and was the MD has relished the wide range As a keen theatre-goer she projects in theatre you will our last three shows and is show including the set and costumes, theatrical experience, she has of The Witches of Eastwick. enjoyed the last few months working for the 2013 Summer Youth Project at of opportunities presented by would love to be watching mainly find him working on already looking forward to a job he has relished. adapted well to the pressure with Tim and the team. the Palace Theatre. being a member of LTC. the performance. However, shows such as Strictly Come working on the next one. Acting Credits include: Danny Zuko that comes with ensuring a As well as performing and directing, being involved in the magical Dancing, Big Brother, Xfactor (Grease – Rainbow), Miles Gloriosus Ali would like to take this opportunity Outside of the traditional musical He was a spot operator on show runs smoothly. When Clare isn’t sourcing Bradley designs all of the LTC publicity experience behind the scenes and The Voice. As well as large (Forum – WODS & Rainbow 2000), Sky to thank all members of the cast and theatre area, Paul is heavily involved Mack and Mabel, Stage props or moving scenery material and programmes. He has for LTC is a welcome break scale events such as BBC Lauren enjoys the fast pace of Masterson (Guys & Dolls – Rainbow crew for their tremendous hard work. with many other musical projects and Manager for Little Shop of around, she can be found in twice won the NODA award for ‘Best from her everyday job and she Proms, Cannes Film Festival being part of the backstage 2000), Horner (Lust – Rainbow 2000), this year successfully launched his own Horrors, Production Stage the Box Office at the Cliffs Deluxe Programme’ for LTC, something enjoys working with a great and Monaco Grand Prix. Rob team and looks forward to the Demetrius (Midsummer Night’s Dream choir – aptly named The Show Choir. Manager for South Pacific, Pavilion and Palace Theatre. of which he is very proud. He’s also backstage team. wishes LTC good luck with new challenges that come with – SSC), Sir Andrew Aguecheek (Twelfth Jesus Christ Superstar, All She became Assistant Box sits on the committee as our Publicity HONK! and is sure it’ll be a the continuing high standard Night – SSC), Valaire (Tartuffe – SSC), Shook Up, Calendar Girls and Office Manager in May this Manager. success. set over recent years. Eric “Rubber Legs” Devine (A Slice Of most recently, 42nd Street. year and is also a member of Saturday Night – Elite Productions), the Palace Theatre Club. Ambrose Kemper (Hello Dolly – LTC), Orin (Little Shop Of Horrors – Applause & LTC), Stewpot (South Pacific – LTC) & Buddy Holly (Buddy – LTC). In addition to directing HONK! for us, Tim also directed Guys & Dolls (2006), Oklahoma (2008), Mack & Mabel (2010) and was Co-Director of the multi award winning production of Dracula last year. THE PRODUCTION TEAM DIFFERENT ISN’T HATEFUL, DIFFERENT COULD BE SWELL, DIFFERENT IS JUST... 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Not only does it add Our professional, powered music stands are Vice Presidents Mr Gerry Davis 1963 The Music Man 2011 South Pacific ## vibrant, modern colours and effects to any show robust, sturdy and have built-in lighting on each Mrs Sandra Burford Mr Darren Harper 1964 Carousel 1987 Guys & Dolls Jesus Christ Superstar Camelot Ms Joanne Ellis-Bailey Mrs Wendy Hatton 1965 Love from Judy 2012 All Shook Up or performance, but, thanks to its versatility, it stand, making them perfect for pit orchestras Mrs Doreen Goodfellow Mr Brian Houser 1988 Sweet Charity Calendar Girls*## gives you an instant contingency for when things or for giving your orchestra that professional, 1966 Oklahoma! t Mrs Sally Lightfoot Mrs Sue Morley The Pirates of Penzance Dracula*##^ Mrs Iris Lucas The Pajama Game don’t go quite right and it means that you can uniform look. Our rates start from just £8 per Mr Ray Newby 1989 Variety ‘89 2013 42nd Street Costume Hire Mr Michael Matlin Mrs Beverley Onslow 1967 Flower Drum Song create entire lighting plots using just a few stand, so they really are a must! 7 Brides for 7 Brothers Our last production: Mrs Sheila Nicol Mr John Onslow lamps. The time saved by not having to fix and Quality costumes for every production. 1968 Camelot ++ 42nd Street Mr Brian Odell ** 1990 Carmen Props, glorious props Mr Colin Simmonds Half a Sixpence ## focus 40 or so standard lamps means that the The Pajama Game With over 60 years experience in producing Mrs Pat Odell Mrs Debbie Smallbone 1969 Showboat lighting can practically pay for itself. As with our costumes, having staged over 130 Mrs Lynne Young Mr Derek Smith How to Succeed in 1991 The Mikado shows, we know a thing or two about costumes. productions we’ve amassed a huge array of Life Members Mrs Olive Smith Business Without Really Gentlemen Prefer Blondes++ We currently offer a set of 4 Martin moving head More importantly, you can take advantage of props, including scenery, all of which is available Mr Paul Allwright Mr David Stokes Trying units available for hire, which consist of 2 Mac500 our extensive wardrobe which is bursting at the Mrs Sharon Allwright Mrs Sheila Thomson 1970 Carousel 1992 Carousel for hire. There are far too many props to list, but Mrs Annette Blake Mr Brian Topsfield West Side Story Godspell profile lamps and 2 Mac300 wash lamps. With seams with hundreds of quality costumes. 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. Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is the only UK charity solely dedicated to research into blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Following over 50 years of investment, this organisation now leads in this field. The life-saving research is focused on finding causes, improving diagnosis and treatments, and running ground-breaking clinical trials for all blood cancer patients. Blood cancers including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma affect people of all ages from babies to grandparents. Around 30,000 people of all ages are diagnosed in the UK with blood cancers every year. When the charity started in 1960, children with leukaemia had virtually no chance of survival. Now, thanks to research, nine out of ten survive the most common form of childhood leukaemia. The charity’s aim is to ensure that people of all ages are given the best possible chance of survival and of living a normal healthy life after treatment for blood cancer. They need to raise £100million over the next five years to continue their research into better diagnosis, treatments and cures for all those with blood cancers. This charity relies entirely on voluntary support and receives no government funding. LTC are donating profits from the first night ticket sales to Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research and will be collecting any donations from the audience after each performance. For more information contact: Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research 39-40 Eagle Street London WC1R 4TH 020 7504 2200 Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm [email protected]
The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) Founded in 1899, is the main representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. It has a membership of some 2500 amateur/ community theatre groups and 3000 individual enthusiasts throughout the UK, staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of performing venues, ranging from the country’s leading professional theatres to village halls. Members have access to a wide range of benefits. NODA is divided into eleven national Regions, each headed by a Region Councillor who sits on the Council (the ruling body of the Association), supported by a network of Regional Representatives and other volunteers. These volunteers are the vital link to the grass roots of the Association and the amateur theatre companies themselves. The Association is administered from its Headquarters in Peterborough, with a knowledgeable and friendly staff able to deal with virtually any enquiry relating to amateur theatre. There is a broad spectrum of ages involved with amateur theatre nationwide, from a burgeoning number of youth groups to adult companies, which meet the needs of all levels of both performers, whether dramatic or musical, and enthusiasts involved backstage, front of house or in administration. NODA aims: To give a shared voice to the amateur theatre sector • To help amateur societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice and performance • To provide leadership and advice to enable the amateur theatre sector to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century COMING TO THE DIXON STUDIO gareth poxon 12-15 FEBRUARY 2014 photography weddings | theatre | portraiture
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musical director Book, music & lyrics by ashton moore Jason Robert brown presented by Tel: 07921 500 242 20th to 23rd November 2013 [email protected] Cornelius Vermuyden School, Dinant Avenue, This amateur production is presented by arrangement www.garethpoxonphotography.com Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QS with josef Weinberger ltd. on behalf of music theatre Please call box offi ce 01268 751303 for more details international of new York. www.benop.org.uk Little Theatre Company presents Avenue
The Musical 9-12 April 2014
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