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FROM THE CHAIRMAN ANNE HOLMES

It is my privilege to welcome you as Chairman of CLOGS to this performance of ‘’.

After many hours of learning lines, songs and dance routines. Thank you to our Director, Matt Heaton and his assistant, Paul Cullen, to our musical director Peter French and to Lucy Ibbetson our choreographer who have been very patient in skillfully directing and guiding us through rehearsals. We have had a lot of fun in rehearsing this show. Thank you also to CLOGS committee and members, for your commitment and enthusiasm in making this show a success.

Our summer 2014 concerts ‘LEGENDS’ were very well supported and as a result we were able to make financial donations to two local charities; Dorothy House and The Rise Trust. In December we entertained the Christmas shoppers in Chippenham with some well known carols.

Our singing waiters performed at a fundraising concert in August raising awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Our junior section CLOGETTES meet on a Thursday evening. They have just showcased ‘Harmony’ for family and friends and are now working toward performing as part of our summer concerts in July.

As well as giving and supporting our local community, we have gratefully received support and sponsorship from Specsavers in Borough Parade, Chippenham. We are extremely thankful for their financial support as it enables us to develop and reinvest in the group and continue doing what we love to do, perform. Chippenham Borough Lands Charity have also awarded us a grant towards this show and we have recently received a grant from Wiltshire Council that has enabled us to invest in new sound equipment for our concerts.

My final thanks go to our patrons and to you our lovely audience for your continued and faithful support. I hope you will enjoy this performance of ‘The Producers’ and look forward to seeing you at our summer concerts in July.

chippenham-clogs.co.uk

CLOGS Musical Theatre, Chippenham

@ChippCLOGS

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THE MUSICAL: The Producers is a musical adapted by and from Brooks' 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics written by Brooks and music composed by Brooks & arranged by & . As in the film, the story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop. Complications arise when the show unexpectedly turns out to be successful. The humour of the show draws on ridiculous accents, caricatures of homosexuals and Nazis, & many show business in-jokes.

The Producers had a pre-Broadway run at 's Cadillac Palace in 2001, starring & . After 33 previews, the original Broadway production opened at the St. James Theatre on April 19, 2001 & ran for 2,502 performances, winning a record-breaking 12 .

After the opening, The Producers broke the record for the largest single day box-office ticket sales in theatre history, taking in more than $3 million. The loss of the original stars had a detrimental effect on the success of the production, prompting the return of Lane & Broderick for a limited run from December 2003 to April 2004. The show's sales then broke its own record with over $3.5 million in single day ticket sales.

Beginning in September 2002, there were two touring companies that played across the , grossing over $214 million. The 1st National touring starred Lewis J. Stadlen and . During the engagement in 2003, Stadlen & Stephenson were replaced by & for the duration of the show's run in that city, as well as in .

The musical was adapted into a musical comedy film in 2005 . The film starred Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, , , , & Jon Lovitz.

The Producers opened in 's West End at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, on November 9, 2004 and closed on January 6, 2007, after 920 performances. The production featured Nathan Lane as Max, after was "let go" by the producers after finding that he was unable "to fulfil the rigours of the role", with four days to go before first previews. played Leo (Lane & Evans had worked together in the 1997 movie Mouse Hunt), with as Ulla, Nicolas Colicos as Franz Liebkind, as Roger De Bris, & as Carmen Ghia.

A UK tour opened in on February 19, 2007, where it played for three months before moving on. English and Sinclair reprised their roles of Max and Leo, respectively, & was cast in the role of Roger. For the majority of the tour, which ran until early 2008, Joe Pasquale took over the role of Leo & Russ Abbot played Roger.

A UK and Ireland tour is scheduled to begin at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, London, on March 6, 2015, starring as Max, as Leo, (until May 16) and (from May 18 onwards) as Franz, as Roger and Louie Spence as Carmen Ghia (until May 2). Adapted from: www.en.wikipedia.org

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1968 FILM: CAST Max Bialystock: Zero Mostel

Leo Bloom: Gene Wilder

Franz Liebkind: Kenneth Mars

Ulla: Lee Meredith

Roger De Bris: Christopher Hewett

Carmen Ghia: Andreas Voutsinas

2005 FILM: CAST Max Bialystock: Nathan Lane

Leo Bloom: Matthew Broderick

Franz Liebkind: Will Ferrell

Ulla: Uma Thurman

Roger De Bris: Gary Beach

Carmen Ghia: Roger Bart

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SYNOPSIS:

The Producers is based around the character of Max Bialystock, a down and out Broadway producer whose latest work flopped on opening night. Max, plagued by his former success and scrabbling to stay afloat, experiences a change in fortune when downtrodden accountant, Leo Bloom, discovers there is money to be made in Max’s theatrical failure. As a result, the two formerly defeated business men form an unlikely union with the goal of creating the world’s worst musical.

The plot develops as the duo enlists the help of ridiculous and often farcical characters on the way such as former Nazi and on-going Third Reich enthusiast Franz Liebkind, Ulla the blonde bombshell secretary/receptionist and the flamboyant homosexual Director Roger De Bris. As a result of the characters’ combined brainpower and ludicrous behaviour Spring Time for Hitler is born in Broadway.

Actt It I Set in New York in 1959, the show opens with Max Bialystock’s musical version of Hamlet, “Funny Boy” closing after one terrible performance. Max tells a seedy crowd of his past achievements and vows to make a victorious comeback to his former glory.

The following day a nervy accountant, Leo Bloom, visits Max’s office to assess his books however Leo is told to wait in the bathroom as an ‘investor’ of Max’s (an old lady that deals in sexual favours) visits the office, leaving Max with a cheque to invest in his next play. Whilst in the toilet, Leo reveals his secret dream of becoming a Broadway producer.

After a rocky start with Max, Leo announces that he has found a problem with Max’s accounts: he has raised more money for the play than he spent putting it on. This leads Leo to the realisation that a producer could make more money with a flop than a hit. In light of this information Max proposes the ultimate scheme: to find the worst play to be directed by the worst Director in town to be opened with the worst cast on Broadway. Meanwhile the pair will raise two million dollars from old lady investors, open and swiftly close the failed show and move to Rio with their two million dollar profit.

Despite his initial refusal a bad day at the accounting office leads Leo to dream of his potential life as a producer resulting in him quitting his dreary 9-5 and agreeing to Max’s scheme.

The next day the pair embark upon the quest of finding the worst play ever written. Eventually Max stumbles upon a definite theatrical bomb: Spring Time for Hitler: A Gay Romp with Adolf Hitler and Berchtesgaden , written by former Nazi Franz Liebkind. Max and Leo go to the playwright’s home to discover him reminiscing about the former glory days of the Third Reich. Liebkind agrees to sign an agreement with the producers so long as they promise never to dishonour the legacy of “Adolf Elizabeth Hitler” and the pair join Liebkind in singing Hitler’s favourite song, Der Guten Tag Hop Clop, to seal the deal.

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SYNOPSIS:

The Producers then go in search of a terrible director, calling upon the overtly glitzy, gay Roger De Bris to take on the challenge. At first Roger and his assistant Carmen Ghia refuse the offer due to the play’s political subject matter [ Keep It Gay ] however Max persuades them with the prospect of fame and fortune and Roger agrees with the proviso that the play is altered so that the Germans win the war.

On returning to the office Max and meet with Ulla Inga Hansen Benson Yansen Tallen Hallen Svaden Swanson who wishes to act in their forthcoming production. The Producers are wowed by Ulla’s beauty in her audition and decide to hire her as their “secretary-slash- receptionist” instead. Act one closes with Max setting out to call upon the little old ladies of New York to raise the two million dollars needed for the show, which he does.

Act 2 Ulla, having redecorated the office, finds herself alone with Leo in Max’s absence. The pair begin to fall for one another. Max returns and also succumbs to Ulla’s beauty.

During the auditions for the role of Hitler a string of questionable actors are rejected by Roger. In a burst of energy and inspiration Franz performs his own rendition of Haben Sie Gehört Das Deutsche Band which lands him the lead.

Disaster strikes on opening night as Franz takes a tumble down the stairs and ironically breaks his leg resulting in a last minute cast change with Roger becoming the new and extremely gay Hitler. The curtain rises on the show and Max and Leo watch in delight at the unfolding theatrical disaster. Unfortunately the audience mistake Roger’s outrageously camp performance for satire and the show receives great praise and popularity.

Back at the office things have gone from bad to worse for the Producers. Roger and Carmen arrive to congratulate them only to discover the pair fighting. In a fit of rage over Roger’s disrespectful portrayal of the almighty Hitler, Franz bursts in the office with a gun. Max begs him to spare them, suggesting he shoot the actors instead. Police hear the scuffle and arrest both Max and Franz, who comically breaks his other leg in his attempt to escape. Ulla finds Leo hiding and convinces him that the two of them should take the two million dollars and run away to Rio instead.

Reeling in jail, Max receives a postcard from Leo in Rio. Leo and Ulla arrive at Max’s trial in an attempt to convince the judge that Max is a good man. Subsequently the Judge is moved and becomes convinced of Max’s respectability. He decides to sends the Producers, along with Franz, to Sing Sing prison for five years.

During their jail time, Max and Leo write a new Broadway musical starring Roger and Ulla. The pair are set free by the Governor and the Producers become celebrated Broadway kings who walk away in a cheery sunset ending.

Adapted from: www.theproducerslondon.com

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PROFILES:

MATT HEATON: DDDIRECTOR This is Matt’s third time directing CLOGS, following ’’ in 2013 and ‘’ last March; CLOGS are thrilled to invite him back as Director for a third time! Matt has been in amateur theatre, both on and off stage for longer than he’ll probably want to admit. This has predominately been with Trowbridge AOS and their youth group Trowbridge Youth Theatre, most recently directing ‘Les Miserables: School Edition’ for them in Summer 2013. Matt is also the Regional Editor for the South West Area of NODA (The National Operatic and Dramatic Association), to which CLOGS are affiliated. Matt manages to fit this all around his job as Managing Director of Colston Engineering Services Limited in Chippenham. CLOGS are a fantastic bunch of people to work with, both on and off-stage and Matt would like to thank them again for their continued enthusiasm, ability, hard-work and support. Nothing would be possible without it! PETER FRENCH: MMMUSICAL DDDIRECTOR Peter's love of musical theatre began with listening obsessively to his parents' records of The ‘Pyjama Game’ and ‘Salad Days’ when he was far too young to understand the plots. However, he didn't become involved with shows until 30 years later, when he played for several Box Pantos. Until then, his musical leanings were indulged by singing in and accompanying local choirs, playing the organ at Ditteridge Church, and spending huge amounts of time listening to music of all kinds. Peter has been involved in musical groups in the North Wilts area for the past 13 years, especially CLOGS and CAOS, the musical theatre group in Colerne. He has been MD for several shows in that time, including ‘The Merry Widow’, ‘’, ‘Annie' and ‘Guys & Dolls’ for CLOGS. He is also an occasional rehearsal pianist for Bath Opera and BODS, and has accompanied members of Opera Sulis in various operatic settings. He had a moment of fame in 1998 when he won that year's series of ‘Counterpoint’, the Radio 4 music quiz hosted by Ned Sherrin. His ambition is to be MD for any Sondheim show.

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PROFILES:

PAUL CULLEN: AAASSISTANT DDDIRECTOR Paul has been around the wheels of musical theatre a number of times since his appearance as Gabriel Oak in Far From the Madding Crowd in 1995. Having joined CLOGS in 1998 he played old man Cairnes in ‘Oklahoma!’ (hard to believe with his youthful good looks). His favourite roles include Bill Sykes in ‘Oliver!’ and Dave in ‘The Full Monty’. Since his directorial debut with Habeas Corpus in 2001, he has directed a number of plays and pantomimes for local groups and having helped Matt with ‘Guys and Dolls’ last year, is very pleased to be helping him with ‘The Producers’. LUCY IBBETSON: CCCHOREOGRAPHER Lucy has been a member of CLOGS for 10 years, during which time she has taken on many roles, both on stage and behind the scenes; her most recent part for CLOGS being Lily St. Regis in ‘Annie’. Lucy has always had a keen interest in the arts and is thrilled to be part of another fabulous CLOGS production! Lucy has performed in Shakespeare, many musicals and dance shows, most memorably, performing in an under 19’s version of ‘Les Miserables’ in Warminster and performing at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End. She has helped choreograph several shows including various pantomimes, showcases and concerts.

MEL BROOKS: MMMUSIC & L YRICS Melvin James Kaminsky was born on June 28th, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York, to Russian Jewish immigrants. After a brief education, he served in WWII, and afterwards got a job playing the drums at nightclubs in the Catskills. Brooks eventually started a comedy act and also worked in radio and as Master Entertainer at Grossinger's Resort before going to television. Brooks was famous for the spoofs of different film genres that he made such as ‘ ’ (1974) & ‘ ’ (1987). However, arguably his most famous was ‘The Producers’, which originally was a film (1968), then adapted as a stage musical & subsequently remade as film ( 2005).

THOMAS MEEHAN: BOOK Meehan grew up in Suffern, New York, and graduated from College. moved to New York at age 24, and worked at 's "Talk of the Town". He has received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical three times: ‘Annie’, his Broadway debut; ‘The Producers’; and subsequently shared the 2003 award with Mark O'Donnell for ‘’.

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PROFILES: GARY IBBETSON: MMMAXAXAX BBBIALYSTOCK Gary has been a member of CLOGS Musical Theatre for the past ten years, making his debut as Alfred Doolittle in ‘’. He has been involved in all of CLOGS’ subsequent productions; last Year, playing the part of Nicely- Nicely Johnson. However, he believes his most memorable ‘part’ was Jerry Lukowski baring his all in ‘The Full Monty’… the audience being heard to shout “get ‘em on”!

RICH LUCEY: LLLEOEOEO BBBLOOM Rich has been performing in musical theatre since 2006, when he stunned the critics on his debut with his sensitive portrayal of ‘3rd cowboy from the left’ in ‘’. Since then it has all been downhill with several leading roles: Wild Bill in ‘Calamity Jane’ and Joe in ‘The Matchgirls’, as well as Bob Cratchit in ‘Scrooge the Musical’. He recently played the part of Malcolm in ‘The Full Monty’, Rooster in ‘Annie’ and Nathan Detroit in last year’s production of ‘Guys and Dolls’.

GRAHAM DAVISONDAVISON----SMITH:SMITH: FFFRANZ LLLIEBKIND After starting singing at the age of seven with the Kentwood Show Choir in Swindon, Graham had the privilege of touring with them as a principal soloist in Europe and North America as well as the UK. Graham has played a variety of leads with many local societies in the South West. He was persuaded by his wife to join CLOGS and help augment the male chorus for in 2009 and played the Beast in our production of ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Captain Von Trapp in ‘’, Daddy Warbucks in ‘Annie’ and Benny Southstreet in ‘Guys and Dolls’ . JOLANTHE de KONINGKONING:: UUULLA Jolanthe joined CLOGS this year, after a long break from the stage. During her school days Jolanthe was a keen student of the performing arts and sang as part of an entertainment band. Since starting university, she delved deeply in the world of dance; sampling many styles including Latin and Ballroom, Salsa, Ballet and Break-dancing. Salsa is the most recent of Jolanthe's passions, which she currently teaches with her partner in Corsham. Joining CLOGS has given her a chance to renew her joy of stage performance in combination with all her other hobbies! It's generally believed that her Dutch heritage has prepared her well for playing the licentious Ulla...

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PROFILES:

PAUL WHELEHAN: RRROGER DDDEEEBBBRIS When he is not appearing in his main role as a kitchen designer for a local company in Marlborough, Paul regularly performs with the Malford Players and sings with Devizes Chamber Choir. He appeared with CLOGS in ‘South Pacific’ and more recently in ‘The Full Monty’ and appeared as President Roosevelt in ‘Annie’ and Big Jule in ‘Guys And Dolls’.

RUSSELL SYRETT: CCCARMEN GGGHIA Russell originally trained at The BRIT School Of Performing Arts and since graduating in 1999, the entertainment bug has taken him from stage to screen and to sea. Over the years Russell has developed a strong interest in musical theatre and has enjoyed playing principle roles in some fantastic shows including Curly in ‘Oklahoma!’, Rooster in ‘Annie’, the Plant Voice in ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ and Michael Spofford in ‘The Witches of Eastwick’ to mention a few. For the last 5 years Russell has been entertaining on cruise ships and holiday parks. Having settled down in Chippenham, Russell played Sky Masterson in last year’s production of ‘Guys and Dolls’.

BEV HOCKLEY: HHHOLD MEMEME , T, T OUCH MMMEEE Bev studied Performing Arts in Chippenham College and completed an HND in musical theatre at Bristol Academy of Performing Arts. Her previous roles include, Little Red Riding Hood in ‘’, Narrator in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’. Other musicals include ‘’, ‘Jack the Ripper the Musical’, ‘Crazy for You’ and ‘Hot Mikado’. Bev has also appeared as a TV extra in ‘Casualty’, ‘Teachers’ and ‘Dalziel and Pascoe’. Bev now spends most of her time running around after her 23 month old toddler. She is delighted to be treading the boards again after a break and is looking forward to bringing the role of Hold Me Touch Me to life in ‘The Producers’!

CHRIS HOWLETT: STORM T ROOPER Chris is settling in nicely to the CLOGS family, and is very much looking forward to treading the boards with them more following his appearances in ‘Annie’ and ‘Guys and Dolls’. He has played many parts over the years, but never so many all in one show...

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SCENES & CAST LIST: THE SETTING: New York City, USA THE TIME: 1959

ACT 1 ACT 2 Scene 1 Shubert Alley, Broadway Scene 1 The Office of Max Bialystock Scene 2 The Office of Max Bialystock Scene 2 Bare Stage, Scene 3 Offices of Whitehall & Marks Scene 3 Exterior of the Scene 4 The Office of Max Bialystock Scene 4 The Stage, Shubert Theatre Scene 5 The Office of Max Bialystock Scene 5 The Office of Max Bialystock Scene 6 Roof Top Scene 6 A Holding Cell Scene 7 Roger De Bris’s Townhouse Scene 7 Downtown NYC Courtroom Scene 8 The Office of Max Bialystock Scene 8 Sing Sing Penitentiary Scene 9 Little Old Lady Land

CAST LIST: Max Bialystock: Gary Ibbetson Leo Bloom: Rich Lucey Franz Liebkind: Graham Davison-Smith Ulla: Jolanthe de Koning Roger De Bris: Paul Whelehan Carmen Ghia: Russell Syrett Storm Trooper: Chris Howlett Hold Me, Touch Me: Bev Hockley Lick Me, Bite Me: Georgina Isaac Kiss Me Feel Me: Sandra Mayo Usherettes: Lucy Mayo & Nicola Aston Mr Marks: David Powell Judge: Phil Teunon Roger’s Team: Ian Hodges, Matt Heaton, Michael Holman, Debi Weaver Chorus & Other Parts: Lucy Davison-Smith, Lottie Grogan, Dan Hodges, Anne Holmes, Steve Huggins, Lucy Ibbetson, Amy Norris, Rebecca Owen, Gill Powell, Naomi Westerman, Jennie Woloschuk

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MUSICAL NUMBERS & ORCHESTRA:

MAIN MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT 1 ACT 2 It’s Opening Night That Face The King of Broadway Have You Ever Heard The German Band We Can Do It It’s Opening Night I Wanna Be a Producer It’s Bad Luck to Say Good Luck In Old Bavaria Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop Where Did We Go Right? Keep It Gay Betrayed When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It ‘Til Him Along Came Bialy Prisoners of Love Goodbye

Please remember to switch off your phones. The taking of photographs or recording any part of this performance by video or audio is strictly prohibited. ORCHESTRA:

MD, Keyboards: Peter French Piano and Keyboards: Ian Tucker Piccolo, Flute, Alto Sax: Tim Fosker Alto Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet: Jonny Haygreen Tenor Sax, Clarinets: Helen Pysanczyn Trumpet: Chris Sanders Trumpet: David Hynds Trombone: Matt Davies Double Bass: Nigel Shires Drums: Ben Vleminckx

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THE ‘OLD LADIES’ Bev, Georgina, Sandra

THE Bev, Steve, Nicola and Lucy

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PRODUCTION TEAM: THANKS: Director: Matt Heaton Musical Director: Peter French Assistant Director: Paul Cullen Choreographer: Lucy Ibbetson Stage Manager: Sasha Berry Wardrobe: Gill Powell, Sound Design: David Tulloch of Anne Holmes,

Soundbase UK Tam Turek Lighting Design: Mark Read of MDR Costume: Costume Workshop Theatre Services Isle of Wight Set Design: Matt Heaton Properties: James Dennis Set Construction: Gary Ibbetson & Stills Photography: Lucy Mayo Cast Members Graham Davison-Smith Programme: Graham Davison-Smith Posters: Michael Holman Pre Box Office: Anne Holmes Box Office: The Pound Art Centre Front of House: Manager: Vicky Drew, Helpers: Hilary Fortune, Sheila Lye, Katy Powell, Vicki Cullen, Cath Moules, Roz Taylor, Petra Teunon, Tam Turek, Chrissie Wray-Bliss Stage Crew: Jen Edwards (Assistant Stage Manager), Tom Watling, Tom Grogan, Rory Fox-Evans, Sandy Wright, Ali Buck

CLOGS WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE WITH THANKS:

• The continuing financial support from our sponsors, Specsavers, Upper Borough Parade (www.specsavers.co.uk) • The generous grant provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (www.cblc.org.uk) • Chippenham Town Council for financial assistance in purchasing sound equipment • Our advertisers for agreeing to place adverts in the programme • Friends of the group who have worked tirelessly to help put on this production (you know who you are!) • Staff at The Pound Arts Centre for their assistance in ticket sales and publicity • Red Forge Studios for studio time and providing the design for our posters www.redforgestudios.net • Staff at The Neeld Hall for their help in setting up the venue • The Tabernacle United Reformed Church for rehearsal space • The Chippenham Community and Visitor Information Centre for ticket sales in Chippenham • Thanks to Periphery Stores, Chippenham Hospital and the Red Cross for the loan of the Zimmer frames! • Julie Hoskins for the continued use of their outbuildings for our scenery store • Our Patrons for their continuing support • Friends and family for their support of the cast members during the months of rehearsal!

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We now offer weekly drama, singing and movement coaching for children aged 8 to 16 on Thursdays at 6.30-7.30 pm.

Participants will work towards performances to be combined with the adult section, in both concerts and musicals.

Contact Anne Holmes on 01225 810580 or email [email protected] for more information

RECRUITING NOW!

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Do you have a special event, wedding, anniversary or retirement where you would like to entertain your guests? The CLOGS Singing Waiters may be just what you’re looking for. With a repertoire covering swing, musicals and ballads and the possibility of pre-arranged song requests, the Singing Waiters will help your special event be a memorable one.

Contact Anne Holmes on 01225 810580 or email [email protected] for more information

“The Singing Waiters "Thanks to you and from CLOGS Musical and the boys for a Theatre - brilliant brilliant night of entertainment. I had chaps x” SUCH a brilliant time. Very happy"

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National Operatic and Dramatic Association Headquarters: 15 The Metro Centre, Peterborough, PE2 7UH Telephone: 01733 374790 Email: [email protected] Website: www.noda.org.uk

The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA), founded in 1899, is the leading representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. The Association has a membership of approximately 2400 amateur theatre groups and over 2000 individual members staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of venues ranging from the country’s leading professional theatres to village halls. Covering a broad spectrum of age ranges NODA member societies meet the needs of all levels of both performers, whether dramatic, dance or musical, and those involved backstage, front of house or in society administration.

NODA aims:

• to give a shared voice to amateur theatre • to help societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice and performance • to provide leadership and advice to enable amateur theatre to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century

To achieve these aims NODA is divided into eleven regions, each headed by a regional councillor who sits on the national council (ruling body of the Association), and supported by a network of regional representatives and officials. These volunteers are the vital link to the grass roots of the Association; the amateur theatre groups themselves and their members.

To provide support and assistance to these volunteers the Association is administered from its office in Peterborough by a knowledgeable and friendly staff who can deal with any enquiry about amateur theatre.

Membership of NODA provides theatre groups and individuals with a wide range of benefits including access to NODA’s advice service at national and regional level, as well as representation to government, access to funding agencies, direct access to rights holders and the media as well access to regional and national conferences, workshops and seminars to help share information on best practice.

NODA holds an annual residential Summer School (with bursaries available) offering training from professional tutors in a wide range of both performance and technical courses as well as a similar residential academy to provide similar performance based training for those under 18. NODA also holds an annual national and regional programme and poster competition to encourage high standards in design.

Through its trading arm, NODA Limited members have access to a varied range of products and services including insurance for both societies and individuals, long service awards that recognise the dedication made by individuals to amateur theatre, discounts on plays, vocal scores, libretti and technical books and a range of NODA branded merchandise. As a rights holder NODA Limited has 150 pantomimes by leading authors as well as a growing catalogue of plays and musicals.

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CLOGS :

LOGS Musical Theatre (formerly the Chippenham Light Opera Group) has been performing shows and concerts since 1979, striving to achieve the highest possible standard for each of our performances. From our first C inaugural concert, we have endeavoured to bring the very best of musical theatre to the Chippenham area using the talents of local performers, musicians, technicians and backstage crew. The Society produces at least one major musical show in early spring each year and also runs a series of fundraising concerts in the early summer. Our fundraising performances aim to raise money for the group and funds for local charities; we are currently supporting two worthy causes with collections at our performances this week: Dorothy House Hospice (www.dorothyhouse.co.uk) and ‘Jemima’s Gift’ (jemimasgift.wordpress.com). Staging our annual productions requires both performing skills plus the input of a team of people who give freely of their time to make our productions a success. We are very pleased to welcome new members who are interested in either performing or helping out backstage; this can range from building scenery, helping with costumes, sound and lighting to being part of the artistic direction team or working on the committee. Membership of our newly formed junior section ‘The Clogettes' is available for children from the ages of 8 to 16. Over 16s and adults are welcome to join the main Society. Rehearsals are normally on Thursday evenings at the Tabernacle United Reform Church in Chippenham with Tuesday rehearsals nearer to the production dates and for principals/soloists rehearsals. We are a friendly group who are always keen to welcome new members. We hope that you will decide to join and take part in or assist with forthcoming productions or concerts. Further details can be obtained from our Chairman Anne Holmes on 01225 810580 or by email on [email protected]. Details are also available on our website:

www.chippenham-clogs.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you soon as a new member!

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PAST PRODUCTIONS CLOGS: 1979 Inaugural Concert 1991 Carousel 2003 Calamity Jane 1980 La Belle Helene 1992 Annie 2004 My Fair Lady 1981 Oklahoma! 1993 Brigadoon 2005 1982 Fiddler on the Roof 1994 Music Hall 2006 The Merry Widow 1983 Calamity Jane 1995 Showboat 2007 South Pacific 1984 My Fair Lady 1996 A Night to Remember 2008 Sweeney Todd 1985 La Perichole 1997 Guys and Dolls 2009 Carousel 1986 Bless the Bride 1998 Oklahoma! 2010 Beauty and the Beast 1987 White Horse Inn 1999 Somewhere in Time 2012 The Sound of Music 1988 Orpheus in the Underworld 2000 Music Man 2012 The Full Monty 1989 Musical Memories 2001 Broadway Pirates of Penzance 2013 Annie 1990 Oklahoma! & 2002 Hello Dolly 2014 Guys And Dolls

PATRONS HONORARY LIFE PATRONS

John Baker Joan Conway Marjorie Couzens Barbara Stark Pat Frost Sandra Grace Sylvia Stables Joy Weston Malcolm & Eileen Hodges Mary Kemp Tom Wanless Derek & Sybil Lovelock Gillian Minter HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

Pat Ponting Derek Stark David Powell Gill Powell June Wood Pat & John Woodward John Clark Jane Clark Have you considered supporting the work of CLOGS by becoming a Patron? Patrons get priority booking and are kept informed about the news of the group. If you are interested, please contact our Patrons’ Secretary Vicky Drew on 01249 443788.

The Charity’s income can be used by or for the benefit of, the inhabitants of Chippenham for: • Relief of the aged, sick, disabled or poor • Provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation Chippenham Borough Lands Charity • The advancement of education “Our past helping your future” • The promotion of any other charitable purpose

For details: www.cblc.org.uk or telephone: 01249 658180, Email: [email protected] CBLC are pleased and proud to be associated with CLOGS Musical Theatre

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