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The award winning ELODS present one of the world’s favourite musicals ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’. Audiences of all ages will be flying high with the exuberance and joy of this show, as it flies into Potters Bar. Join the lovable but wacky Caractacus Potts with his children, beautiful and dotty Grandpa as they seek to outwit the dastardly Baron of Vulgaria with his henchmen and the sinister Child-catcher! Discover that their noisy old car has amazing super powers and becomes their fine four fendered friend. It’s FANTASMAGORICAL!! This magical show is filled with wonderful songs from the including Hushaby Mountain, , Me Ol’ Bamboo, Truly Scrumptious and the title song. Help bring our children’s hospice to life

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A double 100th Production bill of opera 20 to 22 February favourites Evenings 7.30pm Saturday matinée 2.30pm

TRIAL BY Wyllyotts Theatre JURY Potters Bar Gilbert & Sullivan

Box Office PAGLIACCI 01707 645005 Leoncavallo www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk Enfield Light Operatic and Dramatic Society Committee

Chairman Mark Shaw Secretary Simon Dingomal Treasurer Frank Bundle Membership Angela Edmunds Production Manager Fiona Corden Publicity Sarah Henderson General Members Lesley Clay Emily Kennedy-Neal Helen Wikeley Message from our Chairman Welcome to our Autumn 2019 production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - a show released in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the iconic film that so many of us grew up with. Our star of the show is of course Chitty herself and she started off life earlier this year in Frome, Somerset with a company who built her from scratch. We discovered that she was ideal in size and weight for the Wyllyotts theatre so we acquired her! Since then, after some modifications and upgrades by our very own Carractacus Potts, Nic Corden, she went on a mini tour to Berwick On Tweed on the Scottish border in July and Cambridge in September. Chitty really has been on an adventure around the country and now flies in to Potters Bar for her 4th production of the year. Coming up for 2020, we have an old favourite, My Fair Lady, in the Spring and The Scarlet Pimpernel in the Autumn. We are always open to new members so if you fancy treading the boards or helping in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me or anyone on Committee. So, sit back and enjoy ELODS’ version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - the story of our fine four fendered friend! Mark Shaw Chairman Act One Overture Prologue You Two Boris and Goran You Two (Reprise) Them Three Lowry crossover Toot Sweets Act English Funfair Me Ol’ Bamboo Posh! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Reprise Truly Scrumptious Post Scrumptious Nautical reprise The War Room Vulgarian vision Finale Act One Act Two Entr’acte The Vulgarian Anthem Fanfare The Roses of Success Toyshop Childcatcher entrance Lovely, lonely man The capture Chu-Chi Face Teamwork The Bombie Samba Fanfare /Truly Scrumptious (Reprise) Cake revealed Fight and Finale Act Two Gail Ashwell - Director Gail is a professional actress and director. Her first job was with the BBC radio as a winner of the Carlton Hobbs radio award. She has worked in many theatres throughout the UK and appeared on television and radio in a long career. You may know her from her shows at the Dugdale including Lady Killers and The 39 Steps. She loves working with ELODS and this is her 15th show with this company. Chitty has been a real challenge, but it has also been a lot of fun working with all the children and fabulous leads. Enjoy!

Mark Newport – Musical Director Mark has now been working with ELODS for over 30 years. Alongside this and teaching commitments, he has had a successful career in London’s West End, working for many years on Les Misérables, for which he has conducted performances in London’s West End and on the UK tour. Mark has taught at Guildford School of Acting, Mountview and Guildhall and is a member of the Music Staff at Queenswood School Hertfordshire. This is Mark’s 67th show with ELODS!

David Adams – Choreographer David was delighted to be asked to return to ELODS after having such a great time choreographing, 42nd Street, Legally Blonde and Lend Me a Tenor! David rejoined the clan direct from choreographing CHICAGO, but unfortunately due to an injury was unable to complete the work on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He is indebted to Paula Bland and the entire ELODS family for their understanding. Paula and I hope you enjoy the show!

Paula Bland - Choreographer Having started with ELODS (many years ago) as a performer and choreographer, she was happy to help David out by joining the team for this show. Paula enjoys both performing and choreographing for local groups and is glad to be back at ELODS after all these years.

Frank Bundle – Stage Manager Frank has been involved in amateur theatre for over 35 years. He became involved with ELODS when asked to crew for Sweet Charity in 1982. He has subsequently stage managed every major production bar one and has been involved in the design and construction of sets for several of our more recent shows. In 2011 he was presented with the prestigious NODA Flame Award for service to Amateur Theatre. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is Frank’s 71st show with ELODS! Fiona Corden – Production Manager This is Fiona’s 9th show as Production Manager and she is now fully versed in the licensing of children and animals, the dimensions of the Wyllotts’ wings and the best times to ask the Treasurer for more budget. She sends a huge thank you to everyone involved in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Greta Jenkins – Production Secretary Greta has been a member of ELODS for nearly 40 years- playing many parts (usually rather peculiar ladies!) in various Committee roles and as Production Secretary for 10 years. Her professional experience includes being Vice Principal of a London drama school, Theatrical Agent and working as a tutor on TV, feature films and with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She was also the producer of G and G productions, the resident theatre company at the Dugdale Theatre.

Hilary Thorne – Costumes After 25 years you would thing costuming a show would be easy, but every one brings its own challenges and difficulties, which is why I enjoy it so much! Many thanks to Lesley, Sarah, Eleanor and Juila for their help.

Lesley Clay – Props Lesley has been involved with a couple of Amdram groups in North London; her main responsibility being Props. Earlier this year Lesley was Stage Manager for a production of 39 Steps and also A slice of eel pie at the Camden Fringe. She has enjoyed working FFBOS (Finchley and Frien Barnet Operatic Society) and G & G Productions recently. She has loved working on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and hopes you enjoy the show.

Michelle Shaw – Front of House NODA award-winning Front of House Manager, Michelle has been meeting and greeting our patrons for many years. She is always looking for new volunteers to help with ushering and selling programmes, raffle tickets and ice creams, If you are interested in helping at Future shows, please contact her on 07710 494 010

Production Team Director - Gail Ashwell Musical Director - Mark Newport Choreographers - David Adams and Paula Bland Production Manager - Fiona Corden Production Secretary - Greta Jenkins Stage Manager - Frank Bundle Lighting Design and Operation - John Castle Lighting Operator - Josh Hornsey Sound Design and Operation - Peter Donaghey Costumes - Hilary Thorne Properties - Lesley Clay and Simon Dingomal Artwork Design - Sunny Carter Front of House – Michelle Shaw Programme – Simon Dingomal and Becky Beach

For Wyllotts Theatre General Manager – Ginny Williams Operations Manager – Chris Edwards Technical Manager – Peter Windsor Marketing Manager – Debbie Wiltshire

Orchestra Reed 1 - Jennie Small Reed 2 - Tim Eaton Reed 3 - Mark Hayes Trumpet 1 - Stephen Peneycad Trumpet 2 - Laura Garwin French Horn - Eddie Morgan Trombone - Matt Quick Drum Kit - Kieran Newport Percussion - Adam Cowburn Bass - Alan Coughlan Keyboard - Tim Shaw MD/Piano - Mark Newport

The Cast Nic Corden (Caractacus Potts) Nic is once again delighted to be performing with ELODS. He joined the group more than ten years ago, and has enjoyed a few principal roles in that time; Tinman in The Wizard of Oz, Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Emmett in Legally Blonde. Already the “mad inventor” of the group, creating some of the more interesting props, he feels a close affinty with Caractacus. He hopes you enjoy his creations, his performance and the show! Lizzie Droy (Truly Scrumptious) Lizzie is thrilled to be back with ELODS playing the part of Truly Scrumptious. She was last seen in Chicago playing Annie. Other roles include Bombalurina in Cats and Pearl & Dinah in Starlight Express. Lizzie has been a part of performing arts from a very young age and it will always have a place in her heart. She hopes you have a truly brilliant time.

Roger Bunnage (Grandpa) This is Roger’s 4th musical with ELODS. After attending Mountview Theatre School he enjoyed 30 years as a professional performer, including 5 sweaty years as Barney The Dinosaur! He also taught Ju-Jitsu (black belt 3rd dan) and would be delighted to put the nasty Baron Bomburst in his place given the chance... TUFF with a capital T!

Kiernan Duffy (Jeremy - Team Gingerbread) 8 year old Kiernan is delighted to be playing the role of Jeremy. Kiernan is a keen footballer playing for Winchmore Hill. He attends Centre Stage in Southgate on Saturday afternoons & tap, modern and street dance classes at SLDA in Cuffley. Kiernan has appeared in many Centre Stage productions at local theatres, including 2 at the Wyllyotts in June. He is enjoying performing with the talented, friendly & supportive cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Krrish Patel (Jeremy - Team Lollipop) Krrish is an enthusiastic 12 year old actor/model who has recently starred in the Universal/MGM Hulu production of the rewritten famous British film Four Weddings and a Funeral. This was released in July in 2019 as a 10 part TV series in the USA. Krrish attends drama school where he enjoys performing, singing and dancing. He is extremely excited to be working alongside a great team and to be a part of this new adventure. Sophie Freegard (Jemima - Team Gingerbread) Sophie is excited to play the role of Jemima. She is a Year 7 student and attends Centre Stage School of Performing Arts. Sophie is always encouraged by her parents to pursue her dreams. She has performed in Shakespeare Rocks! Pirates of the Curry Beans, Into the Musicals and The Rock Bottom all at Centre Stage. In 2018, she performed with ELODS as Principal Princess Ying Yaowalak in The King and I.

Sophia Lynch (Jemima - Team Lollipop) Sophia loves acting and has been doing it for a while now and she goes to an acting group on Saturdays. She has played a few roles like Annie. Sophia is so excited to play Jemima. It just so happens her family are in the show too so that’s great! Andy Nicol (Baron) Andy is delighted to be returning to the ELODS fold. He’s been performing in various shows for over 30 years now, so basically since he was a very young child! He really hopes you enjoy the show.

Natalie O’Sullivan (Baroness) This is Natalie’s 13th year with ELODS. She’s had immense fun developing her child-averse character including accent research with the help of her German boss (thanks Jutta)! She would however like it noted that the final result is an authentic Vulgarian accent and any likeness (or lack thereof) to other European nations is entirely coincidental and anyone caught debating this during interval will be strung upside down from their pinkie toes. Natalie is looking forward to returning to her role as director for ELODS next production of My Fair Lady. Richard Hutchinson (Boris) Richard is delighted to be appearing in this classic comedy musical with ELODS. He has enjoyed playing a variety of character parts over the years including Harry the Horse in Guys & Dolls and the long suffering Underling in The Drowsy Chaperone. He wishes all the cast and and crew a great show week and hopes you enjoy the show.

Mark Tobin (Goran) Mark is very pleased to be playing Goran, one half of the ‘elite’ Vulgarian Spy duo. He is very much enjoying doing another show with ELODS with Chitty definitely being one of his favourite shows so far. His only goals now are to be convincingly ‘English’ and finally steal that pesky car!

David Watts (Childcatcher) David’s usual role in an ELODS production involves (a) lifting and carrying various female members of the cast (b) getting into a fight with Steven Berman. He is therefore delighted to be playing a truly iconic part that only involves a minor contretemps with Steven. He wishes to assure children of all ages that he is, offstage, quite a nice person who actually likes children, though he would struggle to eat a whole one.

Stef Carpenter (Miss Philips) This is Stef’s sixth show with ELODS, having joined the company in 2017. Previous roles include Principal in Footloose, Grace in Honk! and Fandango Girl in Sweet Charity. Stef is delighted to be sharing the stage for the first time with her daughter Molly, who is making her amdram debut in Team Gingerbread. Stef and Molly hope you enjoy the show as much as they have!

Steve Berman (Toymaker) Steve has always been a big kid at heart, so being a “Toymaker” would have been a great career choice for him if he’d only passed his workshop GCSE. Steve is happy to be playing the part of the Toymaker, that was once played by another late great famous figure, Benny Hill. Steve’s previous roles with ELODS are, Mr Brat (How To Succeed...) Robert (The Drowsy Chaperone) Sky (Guy & Dolls) Kyle (Legally Blonde) and Lun Tha (The King & I). Clare Gregor Viccars Lusty

Claudia Helen Lynch Wikeley

Lord Scrumptious: David Jacqueline Dowse Trepardoux

Coggins: Fiona John Corden Lynch Leanne Mel Lynch Ryde

Les Sarah Gershman Henderson

Lucy Sophie Breese Bowzler

Mark Zachary Harris Anstee Wishing the cast and crew of ELODS a truly scrumptious show with CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

If you’re looking to make your advertising go with a BANG get in touch to see how we can help Call Becky on 07976 8694355 Or email [email protected]

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PUTTING LOCAL BUSINESSES IN FRONT OF LOCAL PEOPLE Team Gingerbread is performing on Tuesday preview, Thursday Evening, Saturday Evening, Sunday Matinee.

Team Gingerbread are: Jessica Ancona Rodriguez Molly Carpenter Patrick Coggins Patrick Duffy Dearbhla Higgins Naimh Higgins Freya Roberts Lucy Rowe

Team Lollipop is performing on Monday Dress Rehearsal, Wednesday Evening, Friday Evening, Saturday Matinee. Team Lollipop are: If you’re looking to make your advertising go with a Aimee Carter BANG get in touch to see how we can help Max Henderson Freya Lusty Call Becky on 07976 8694355 Lilia Rebitti Or email [email protected] Carys Ryde Nathan Ryde Maisie Mulligan ELODS would like to thank..

ELODS are especially grateful to Frank Bundle and Mark Shaw for designing, building and helping decorate the set with an ever present set of volunteers. Special thanks to David Clay for his expertise in painting design and John Lynch for his expertise in set building, Louise Newport for detailed artwork. Extra special thanks to Nic Corden for all the care and attention he lavished on Chitty, from pick up to drop off to various other societies; and for adding extra sparkle to her. Many thanks to Frome Theatre Company for build and supply of Chitty.

Thanks to Southgate Opera, for assistance with the loan of costumes and for the loan of props. Lesley Clay for sourcing and creating props. Martin Brannigan for this show’s photography. Sarah Henderson and Helen Wikeley for organising the publicity, arranging our stall at the Palmers Green festival and leading a group of ever-willing volunteers.

We would also like to thank the members of the orchestra, all the technical team, all volunteers and ‘Friends of ELODS’, the backstage crew, the chaperones led by Linda Folan who also assisted with children’s costumes, front of house volunteers led by Michelle Shaw, all our advertisers and Wyllyotts theatre staff. Our past shows

ELODS would like to thank.. 2019 On The Town 2018 The Drowsy Chaperone The King and I 2017 Crazy For You Parade 2016 Legally Blonde - The Musical Guys and Dolls 2015 South Pacific Fiddler on The Roof 2014 Acorn Antiques-The Musical Lend Me A Tenor-The Musical 2013 How To Succeed In Business Whistle Down The Wind 2012 42nd Street Oklahoma! 2011 Thoroughly Modern Millie Jesus Christ Superstar 2010 The Pajama Game Kiss Me Kate 2009 The Wizard of Oz Iolanthe 2008 Singing in the Rain Annie 2007 Oliver Hot Mikado 2006 High Society Carousel 2005 The Pirates of Penzance 2004 Cabaret Calamity Jane 2003 The Boardwalk Gondoliers South Pacific 2002 Sugar Fiddler on the Roof 2001 Hello Dolly The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 2000 How To Succeed In Business Oklahoma! 1999 Crazy For You Me and My Girl 1998 My Fair Lady Godspell 1997 Sweet Charity High Society 1996 Billy Annie 1995 42nd Street Anything Goes 1994 Fiddler on The Roof The Mikado 1993 Kiss Me Kate The Wizard of Oz 1992 Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls 1991 The Good Companions Princess Ida 1990 The Pajama Game Little Mary Sunshine 1989 The Pirates of Penzance Chicago 1988 Godspell Goldilocks and The Three Bears 1987 Finian’s Rainbow Cabaret 1986 The Mikado Oh! What A Lovely War 1985 The Sorcerer Oklahoma! 1984 States Alive Fiddler On The Roof 1983 Memories The Gondoliers 1982 Sweet Charity The Card 1981 Carousel Call Me Madam 1980 Music Hall Cabaret 1979 Free As Air The Arcadians 1978 Oh! What A Lovely War Orpheus In The Underworld 1977 Flappers and Flannels The Maid of the Mountains 1976 Iolanthe Olde Tyme Music Hall 1975 Fiddler On The Roof How To Succeed In Business 1974 The Pajama Game Salad Days 1973 Oklahoma The Mikado 1972 Brigadoon The Boyfriend 1971 Orpheus In The Underworld Songs from Gilbert and Sullivan 1970 Merrie England Me and My Girl 1969 The Yeoman Of The Guard Return of Olde Tyme Music Hall 1968 Lilac Time Olde Tyme Music Hall 1967 Ruddigore An Evening of Music and Drama 1966 La Belle Helene Trial By Jury 1965 The Mikado 1964 Brigadoon 1963 HMS Pinafore 1962 Iolanthe 1961 The Gondoliers The Gypsy Baron 1960 The Pirates Of Penzance 1959 Trial By Jury 1958 Yeoman Of The Guard 1957 The Mikado 1956 Iolanthe Patience 1955 The Gondoliers 1954 HMS Pinafore 1953 Trial By Jury