From the Chair

On behalf of CLOGS , may I offer you a very warm welcome to this performance of the Broadway Musical, Kiss me, Kate. The cast has worked very hard to bring this show to the stage under the skilful guidance and patience of our Director, Matt Heaton, our Musical Director, Peter French and our talented Choreographer Debi Weaver. I would also like to extend our welcome to the Mayor of Chippenham, Mrs Mary Norton and her consort Mr Cedric Norton and to Mr Nick Lawrence, the National President for NODA.

As always, we have had a busy year performing and entertaining the good folk of Chippenham. Our summer concerts were well attended and we were able to make financial giftings to support the building project at St Peter’s Church in Frogwell and to support the work of the Friends of St Andrew’s Church in Chippenham. Our Clogettes were invited to perform at the open-air cinema event in Chippenham and at the fun day at John Coles Park. In December we sang carols around the Christmas tree and entertained the guests who chose to spend Christmas at The Angel Hotel.

Next year we are looking forward to celebrating our 40th birthday and we hope that you will be part of that celebration as you continue to support us.

Enjoy the show!

Anne Holmes Chairperson

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Kiss Me Kate Kiss Me Kate is the high ground of 's long and fruitful career as a composer for the musical theatre. It is the only one of his musicals to exceed a thousand performances on Broadway (1,077). It is also the only one given half-way around the world in over a dozen translations. In Poland Kiss Me Kate was the first American musical comedy ever seen there, and at the Volksoper in Vienna it proved the greatest box-office attraction in the sixty-odd-year history of that theatre. The strongest element of this production is of course Cole Porter's music. Never before, or since, has he been so rich and varied in his invention. At turns he is satiric, witty, nostalgic, sensual. Walter F. Kerr did not overstate the case when in his review he remarked that the score is "one of the loveliest and most lyrical yet composed for the contemporary stage".

Adapted from www.theatrehistory.com Our Next Production CLOGS MUSICAL THEATRE

THE MUSICAL 13th-17th March 2019

We are recruiting new CLOGS and CLOGETTES members for our next production of the musical BLITZ! in March 2019. Rehearsals commence in September 2018: CLOGETTES: Thursdays 6.30 - 7.30pm CLOGS: Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30pm Please contact our Chairperson Anne Holmes for further details: Tel: 01225 810580 email: [email protected] Synopsis: Act One A present day theatrical troupe is presenting Shakespeare's in Baltimore, Maryland. The cast includes Fred Graham and his former wife, Lilli; also Bill Calhoun, an irresponsible gambler, and the girl whom he is interested in, Lois Lane. Bill breaks down and confesses to Lois that he is involved with gangsters, who have his I.O.U. for $10,000 from a crap game. This is not the first time Lois has had to tolerate Bill's escapades, and she inquires poignantly why he cannot behave himself (Why Can't You Behave?).

Meanwhile Fred and his ex-wife, though divorced, begin to realise that their one-time tender feelings for each other have not completely died out. They start to reminisce about the shows in which they had appeared, including an old-fashioned Viennese operetta (Wunderbar). Just before the opening night of The Taming Of The Shrew, Fred sends his star, Lola, flowers. By mistake they come to Lilli's dressing room; further proof to her that Fred still loves her. She now openly reveals that that love is reciprocated ().

On stage, the performance of The Taming Of The Shrew is taking place (We Open In Venice). As a play within a play, we learn that Bianca cannot get married until her older sister, Katherine, has found a husband (Tom, Dick And Harry). When Petruchio arrives in Padua to seek out a rich wife (I've Come To Live It Wealthily In Padua) he is chosen for Katherine. The latter, a shrew, makes no attempt to conceal her feelings about men (I Hate Men), while Petruchio knows that Katherine is not the woman of his dreams (Were Thine That Special Face). Nevertheless, he agrees to marry her.

We are now transferred back from Shakespeare's Padua to the intrigues within the theatrical Company. Having learned that Fred's flowers were meant for Lola, Lilli bursts into a fit of temper, and announces hotly that she is leaving the Company for good. Her departure, however, is delayed by the arrival of gangsters coming to collect $10,000 from Bill for his I.O.U. Synopsis: Act Two We return to The Taming Of The Shrew. Petruchio and Katherine are now man and wife. Since her violent tempers and caprices are complicating Petruchio's life to no end, he begins to recall nostalgically his single-blessedness (Where Is The Life That Late I Led?). Backstage, when Bill reprimands Lois for flirting with one of the actors, she makes light of her tendency to be fickle (Always True To You In My Fashion). But, for all his troubles with Lois, Bill has good cause for cheer. There has been a violent shake-up in the gangster world, as a result of which Bill's I.O.U. is no longer valid. Bill and Lois are now reconciled, and Katherine and Fred return to each other. Adapted from www.theatrehistory.com The Taming of the Shrew Fortune-hunting Hortensio, rich old Gremio and newly-arrived-in-town Lucentio all wish to court beautiful Bianca, but she cannot marry before her older sister, the shrewish Katherine. Petruchio vows to woo Katherine both for her dowry and for the challenge of overcoming her fearsome reputation. Hortensio and Lucentio gain access to Bianca by disguising themselves as tutors, while Lucentio's servant Tranio plays the role of his Master. Petruchio marries Katherine, turning up late wearing unsuitable clothes, and takes her off to his country house where he 'tames' her throughvarious forms of deprivation. Tranio persuades a travelling schoolteacher to pretend to be Lucentio's father Vincentio in order to give assurance of Lucentio's financial means. There is confusion when the real Vincentio turns up, but the love-match between Lucentio and Bianca ishap- pily settled. Hortensio marries a wealthy widow and Petruchio and Katherine return to reveal that she is a changed woman.

Adapted from www.rsc.org.uk/the-taming-of-the-shrew Creative Team Director: Matt Heaton Matt is thrilled to be back working with CLOGS on Kiss Me Kate as they are such a friendly, dedicated, enthusiastic and hard-working group. This is Matt’s 5th show with CLOGS, last directing 9 to 5 in March 2017. Matt would like to thank Peter, Debi and Anne for all of their support, particularly for covering whilst he has been directing Oliver! with a different group at some overlapping times; something he’d rather not repeat! When not directing, Matt is Operations Director at Jordan Manufacturing Ltd, Yate.

Musical Director: Peter French Peter’s love of musical theatre began with listening obsessively to his parents’ records of The Pajama Game and Salad Days when he was far too young to understand the plots. He has been involved in musical groups in the North Wilts area for the past 16 years, especially CLOGS and CAOS a musical theatre group in Colerne. He has been MD for several shows in that time, including: The Merry Widow, South Pacific, Annie, Guys and Dolls, The Producers and 9 to 5 for CLOGS, Oklahoma, The Wizard of Oz, Fiddler on the Roof and The Pajama Game for CAOS, as well as schools Les Miserables for TAOS in Trowbridge. He is also the accompanist for CitySound Voices choir in Bath, for the Harmonics Group in Kington Langley and for the Box Panto Group.

Choreographer: Debi Weaver Debi studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts where she gained qualifications in drama, dance and singing. Theatre Credits include: Sarah in Guys and Dolls, Ann in Half A Sixpence, Lois/Bianca in Kiss Me Kate, Hodel in Fiddler On The Roof, Yum Yum in the Hot Mikado, Shirley in The Producers and Ros in 9 to 5. Debi has been a member of CLOGS since 2010. She is part of the founding creative team for CLOGS youth section The Clogettes, creating, adapting and directing their performances, Harmony, Golden Tickets and Stage School. Debi directed Oliver! for CLOGS and frequently acts as Creative Director for their annual concerts. The Cast Fred Graham/Petruchio: Paul Whelehan When he is not appearing in his main role as a Kitchen Designer for a local Company in Chippenham, Paul regularly performs with the Malford Players. He appeared with CLOGS in South Pacific and The Full Monty. He played President Roosevelt in Annie, Big Jule in Guys And Dolls, Roger Debris in The Producers and Mr Sowerby in Oliver!

Lili Vanessi/Katherine Minola: Sandra Mayo Sandra first joined CLOGS Musical Theatre in 1995, when she played the part of Magnolia in Show Boat. She has been a Principle in many of CLOGS productions, her favorites being Anna in The Merry Widow, Mrs Lovette in Sweeney Todd, Adelaide in Guys And Dolls and last year, Violet in 9 to 5. As well as performing Sandra is also the Principal at Stagecoach Performing Arts, Bath. She has thoroughly enjoyed playing the part of Lili/Kate and hopes that you enjoy the performance.

Bill Callhoun/Lucentio: Chris Howlett Over the years, musical theatre has demanded much of Chris: being a rat, lying on a cold Cornish stone slab, and wearing a strange poncho-doubling-as-monkey-costume are a few of the highlights. Even in his few years with CLOGS, he's advertised toothpaste, put on a broad Irish accent, and grown an extremely ill-advised beard. However, this year has presented his greatest challenge to date - tap-dancing! Nevertheless, the struggle with his two left feet has been worth it, and Chris is proud to be playing Bill and Lucentio tonight.

Lois Lane/Bianca Minola: Lucy Ibbetson Lucy has been a member of CLOGS for 13 years, during which time she has taken on many roles, both on stage and behind the scenes! Lucy has performed in Shakespeare, many musicals and dance shows, most memorably performing in Les Miserables School Edition and performing at Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End! She has helped choreograph several of CLOGS previous shows including The Full Monty, Annie, The Producers, Oliver! and last year's production of 9 to 5. Lucy is thrilled to be playing the wonderful role of Lois Lane in Kiss Me Kate. Enjoy the show! First Man: Gary Ibbetson Gary has been a member of CLOGS for 13 years, making his debut as Alfred Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Since then he has been lucky enough to take the lead roles of Jerry Lukowski in The Full Monty and Max Bialystock in The Producers. He has also taken part in a number of Shakespeare plays with the Malford Players which should stand him in good stead for this show. Unfortunately, Shakespeare didn’t write any parts for gangsters! When you’ve seen the show you’ll understand why!

Second Man: Andy Titcomb Andy began acting at school, in Ernie And His Incredible Illucinations and Moses And The Burning Bush. He then ran away to sea for 28 years, mostly in submarines, and surfaced a couple of years ago to join CLOGS. Andy had minor roles in Oliver! and 9 to 5 and is loving his dream role as a gangster. Back in the real world Andy earns a living as a space geek!

General Harrison Howell: David Powell David was a founder of the group and it’s first Chairman. He has enjoyed performing in every CLOGS production. He has also been Musical Director, Chorus Master and pianist for the group. He has been performing for fifty years playing a range of roles in opera, plays, musicals and G & S for societies in Bath, Swindon, Devizes and Chippenham. After a career in primary education, David enjoyed a part time position as Education and Arts Officer for Chippenham Borough Lands Charity. He is now “retired.”

Harry Trevor/Baptista Minola: Ian Hodges Ian has been with CLOGS for 32 years and enjoys working with such a talented group, with ever increasing standards. He has played many small parts but his biggest part was Francis Fryor in Calamity Jane (dressing up as a woman terrified his boys at the time!) He is looking forward to playing old man Harry Taylor and Baptista, father of Katherine and Bianca today and hopes you enjoy the performance. Hattie: Poppy Dall’Occo Poppy is very excited to be taking part in her third CLOGS show of Kiss Me Kate and is looking forward to performing a more significant role this time round. Poppy has been on stage since she was young and has performed for different companies and in theatres such as the Bristol Hippodrome. She is also incredibly delighted to have been the Assistant Choreographer for this year’s Clogettes show and has enjoyed watching the children grow as performers, as she has herself thanks to CLOGS Musical Theatre.

Paula: Lucy Mayo Lucy has been a member of CLOGS for 11 years. Her first staring role was Ngana in South Pacific at the age of 7. It was then she found her passion for musical theatre. Lucy is a student at Stagecoach Theatre Arts Bath and has performed at Disneyland and many West End theatres. She is thrilled to be playing the part of Paula in CLOGS production of Kiss Me Kate.

Hortensio/Riley: Harry Smith This is Harry’s second show with CLOGS after starting in Clogettes and performing in Oliver! in 2016. Harry attends West End Kids, a weekly theatre training programme in central London and is a student at St Gregory’s School in Bath. Previous stage performances include We Will Rock You, Fame, Singin’ In The Rain, Hot Mikado, Me And My Girl, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Sweeney Todd and The Sound Of Music. Harry also performed at Her Majesty's Theatre in 2014 and last year at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the music for youth Proms.

Gremio/Flynt: Toby Fox Evans Toby has been performing from a young age and his first performance with CLOGS was playing Chip the tea cup in Beauty and the Beast. He also attends Curtain Up theatre school. He has really enjoyed working on Kiss Me Kate and hopes you enjoy the show!

Rose: Kirsty Robinson This is Kirsty’s third year with CLOGS Musical Theatre, after enjoying performing in 9 to 5, Oliver! and the CLOGS summer concerts. When Kirsty isn’t rehearsing she can be found in the classroom teaching.

Act One Musical Numbers Scene 1 Another Op’nin, Another Show Ensemble Scene 2 Why Can’t You Behave? Lois and Bill Scene 3 Wunderbar Fred and Lilli Scene 3 So In Love Lilli Scene 4 We Open In Venice Katherine, Petruchio, Bianca and Lucentio Scene 5 Tom, Dick Or Harry Bianca, Gremio, Hortensio and Lucentio Scene 5 I’ve come To Live It Wealthy Petruchio and Men In Padua Scene 5 I Hate Men Katherine Scene 5 Were Thine That Special Face Petruchio Scene 8 Cantiamo D’Amore Ensemble Scene 9 Kiss Me, Kate Petruchio, Katherine and Ensemble Act Two Scene 1 Too Darn Hot Paula and Ensemble Scene 3 Where Is The Life That Late I Led? Petruchio Scene 4 Always True To You In My Fashion Lois Scene 5 From This Moment On General Howell and Lilli Scene 6 Bianca Bill and Ensemble Scene 7 Brush Up Your Shakespeare First and Second Man (Gangsters) Scene 8 I Am Ashamed That Women Are Katherine So Simple Scene 8 Finale: Kiss Me Kate Katherine, Petruchio and Ensemble

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The Cast Fred Graham / Petruchio Paul Whelehan Lilli Vanessi / Katherine Sandra Mayo Lois Lane / Bianca Lucy Ibbetson Bill Calhoun / Lucentio Chris Howlett Hattie Poppy Dall’Occo Wardrobe Lady / Musician Anne Holmes First Man / Gangster Gary Ibbetson Second Man / Gangster Andy Titcomb General Harrison Howell David Powell Harry / Baptista Ian Hodges Riley / Hortensio Harry Smith Flint / Gremio Toby Fox Evans Paula Lucy Mayo Pops / Dancer Elena McAlonan Rose Kirsty Robertson Dance Captain Jennie Woloschuk Stagehand 1 Annabel Howe Stagehand 2 Ella Taylor Musician 1 Anne Holmes Musician 2 Lucy Stevenson Philip / Priest Phil Teunon Cab Driver / Nathaniel Callum Teunon Dancers Ensemble Annabel Howe, Debi Weaver, Dan Hodges, , Georgina Isaacs, Gill Powell, Elena McAlonan, Florence Strang, Russell Syrett, Sue Strang Georgina Isaacs, Jennie Woloschuck, Katherine Day, Lucy Ibbetson, Lucy Mayo, Lucy Stevenson, Poppy Dall’Occo

Orchestra Reed 1: Piccolo, Clarinet, Soprano Tim Fosker and Alto Sax Reed 2: Flute, Clarinet Emma Powell and Alto Sax Reed 3: Oboe, Cor Anglais, Clarinet, Helen Pysanczyn Soprano and Tenor Sax Reed 4: Clarinet, Bassoon Jonny Haygreen and Baritone Sax Horn Hannah Caldecott Trumpet Chris Sanders Trombone Matt Davies Drums & Percussion Craig Spensley Bass Nigel Shires Piano Andy Allpass

Cole Porter Cole Albert Porter was born in 1891 in Indiana, USA. His mother encouraged his musical abilities as a child but his grandfather, the wealthy coal and timber speculator James Omar Cole, wanted him to become a lawyer. He was therefore ’encouraged’ to take a place at Yale University where his spare time was occupied either in visits to New York where he enjoyed the vibrant nightlife including the theatre or participating in many collegiate music groups, eventually becoming president of the Yale Glee Club. Yale was followed by a place at the Harvard Law School. He quickly realised that the law wasn’t for him and without his grand-father’s knowledge, changed to the Harvard music faculty. Although classically trained, the opportunity to write music for Broadway soon arose and in 1915, his first on Broadway Esmeralda appeared in the revue Hands Up. This quick success lead to his first full production America First which unfortunately flopped, closing after two weeks. Porter spent a further year in New York before the United States entered World War 1 when he travelled to Paris in 1917 with the Duryea Relief Organisation. It is claimed that during this time he joined the French Foreign Legion! What is known is that he maintained a luxury apartment in Paris, where he entertained with extravagant and scandalous parties which were notorious with cross dressing, nobility, international musicians and use of recreational drugs. In 1918 he met Linda Lee Thomas, a rich Louisville divorcee eight years his senior who became his companion and although aware of Porter’s homosexuality, agreed to become his wife. They married in 1919 and remained married until her death in 1954. Porter continued to write for musical theatre with his first successful song being Old Fashioned Garden from the revue Hitchy-koo. In 1928, Porter returned to Broadway with his first hit musical Paris which included such as Let’s Misbehave and Let’s do it. The success of this show led to further opportunities and he was soon accepted into the upper echelon of Broadway songwriters and had further successes both in New York and the West End with musicals such as which was staged in 1934 becoming an instant hit. His success was interrupted by an accident in 1937 when out horse riding, he fell and his horse rolled over his legs leaving him substantially crippled. Despite being in constant pain that remained for the rest of his life, he quickly returned to work and continued to write for musical theatre and Hollywood though his career started to dip before being revived in 1948 when he wrote his most successful show Kiss Me Kate. This was to be his last major staged musical success and although other projects including the film High Society were successful, further musicals failed to live up to his previous works.

Porter died in 1964 though his music lives on with an unrivalled pantheon of popular music that has made a major contribution to American Musical Theatre. Adapted from www.wikipedia.com The Production Team Director: Matt Heaton Choreographer: Debi Weaver Musical Director: Peter French Stage Manager: Sasha Berry Wardrobe: Gill Powell Costumes: Costume Workshop Anne Holmes Isle of Wight Set Construction: Gary Ibbetson & Sound & Lighting: Mark Read of MDR Cast Members Theatre Services Poster Design: Lucy Mayo Properties: James Dennis

Prompt: Erin Vanzillotti Programme: Anne Holmes Weaver Graham Davison- Smith Stills Photography: Lucy Mayo Publicity: Anne Holmes

Stage Crew: Jen Edwards (Assistant Stage Manager), James Dennis, Kate Short, Ray Pattemore, Rob Jones, Sandy Wright Front of House: Manager: Vicky Drew Helpers: Amanda Cannon, Cath Moules, Helen Whelehan, Janice Riches, Katy Powell, Norma Weaver, Petra Teunon, Sheila Lye

CLOGS MUSICAL THEATRE WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING WITH THANKS:

• Our advertisers for agreeing to place adverts in the programme. • The staff of the Neeld Arts and Community Centre. • Our patrons for their continuing support. • Friends of the group who have worked tirelessly to help put on this production (you know who you are!). • St Peter’s Parish Church for rehearsal space. • Julie Hoskins for continued use of their outbuildings for our scenery store.

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