THE WIZARD OF ODD

a FRANKLIN PLAYERS production WHAT THE DIRECTOR SAYS: There’s something magical about a pan- tomime. For many of us it is the fiery taste of live theatre where actors and audience alike experience an array of colour just like the magical rainbow in the Wizard of . Or is that ‘Odd’?

It is as vivid as the dream-like world of a child where the many characters and songs entertain young and old alike. no heart and a cowardly lioness who Amateur dramatics are quite something miauws more than she roars! to watch when the hustle and bustle of people’s busy lives come to a halt to Will their wishes be granted by the great create magic for the community. Created and all powerful Wizard-ess of Odd or purely out of selfless dedication and will their plan be thwarted by the enthusiasm by its cast and crew, comes a Witch of the West, aka WWW. Produced brand new laugh -a-minute pantomime by the Franklin Players, this fun filled ‘The Wizard of Odd’. show is bursting with song and dance for all. In a adaptation of a play written by You are about to join our London based Claire Demmer this pantomime is definite girl Gale as she’s blown away to great kick off to the New Year. the land of Odd. And no, this is defi- nitely not a spelling mistake and it most We hope you enjoy the show and want to certainly is a very very Odd show piece thank you... to the New Year. We hope as the land of Odd offers Dorothy and you enjoy the show and want to thank audiences alike a less than conventional you for your continued support of the journey to . Joined by a Franklin Players and the charities we aim with no brain, a with to support. WHAT THE CAST SAYS:

“An unbelievably amazing group to “It is a great and exciting experience work with. My best part is getting to to improve confidence and learn from know all the new friends”. new people”. Carri Lyons Lerato Makhetha

“What an unexpected way to be pushed out of my comfort zone, un- “This group brings out the best in lock my talent and potential with a me”. “I’m doing things I didn’t know group of amazing people and a whole I could do”. Thank you!! lot of fun too...thank you”. Dan Blignaut Juanita Meijsen

“I love all the pats and attention from “A wonderful cast to work with”. everyone”. Kathy Clayton Triffyn

2 THE WIZARD OF ODD DAME OF THE NORTH DOROTHY Duncan Lawrence Juanita Meijsen

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AUNTIE EM /MAYOR Kathy Clayton Dan Blignaut

THE WIZARD OF ODD 3 CHARLIE/GATE GUARD DANI Ralph Roos Palesa Makhetha

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JANEY Lerato Makhetha Gabrielle Pritchard

4 THE WIZARD OF ODD PANTOMIME LAWYER Nkopane Makhetha Tao Blignaut

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MUNCHKIN QUEEN SCARECROW Jaci Lockwood Gareth Meijsen THE WIZARD OF ODD 5 TIN MAN LION Devan Fleetwood Carri Lyons

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WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST WIZ Tracey von Bulow Chelsea Lockwood

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TOTO Tryffin “Such a wonderful experience doing what I love most, with such an in- “Being a part of this production has credible and special bunch of people”. been extremely fun and wonderfully Jaci Lockwood challenging. I have really pushed myself far beyond what I ever im- “An amazing experience made even agined I could do. What a privilege better by the fact that the people in- it has been to work with so many volved are so good”. incredible and talented humans”. Palesa Makhetha Chelsea Lockwood

“The best part was seeing everyone’s “An unforgettable experience. Made personality shine through their char- even better by all the magical people acters and the amazing friends I’ve who have been a part of it”. made”! Nkopane Makhetha Duncan Lawrence

“It’s been grand putting on this “To have the privilage of doing the panto with such a great bunch of thing I love the most with the people people - not to mention being allowed I love the most is the most amazing to regularly beat Uncle Henry with gift anyone could ask for”. an umbrella”! Gareth Meijsen Gabrielle Pritchard

THE WIZARD OF ODD 7 “Being Filipino, it was a very re- markable experience to be part of the Franklin family and a big thanks for giving me a warm welcome. This is my first production here in South Africa and it was truly brilliant, a big salute to our wonderful direc- tors”! Ralph Roos “I have learnt so much in this produc- tion. I have talents that I didn’t know “Doing what I love makes me happy, I had. I am so thankful to be directed but doing it with people who bring me and taught by such wonderful pro- joy and love makes me happier and fessionals as Wendy and Els. It is a thats what I have experienced in this wonderful experience to be working panto♡most fun I’ve had in a long with a nice cast, seeing and appreci- time”. ating everyones talents. I don’t want Tao Blignaut it to end”. “Being able to learn new things Tracey von Bulow about stage performance and grow as an actor while doing it with people who know how to have a great time and always make you happy is an THANK YOUabsolute ... privilege”!! We would likeDevan to express Fleetwood. our thanks to the following individuals whom without this pro- duction really would have been ODD:

Set Building: Dan Blignaut, Tao Blignaut Tracey von Bulow, Wendy Brehm and Els De Bundel Props: Els De Bundel, Wendy Brehm and Carri Lyons Painting and Backdrops: Juanita Meijsen, Chelsea Lockwood, as well as the entire cast of Odd Sewing: Murielle De Bundel Toto’s Gear: Kathy Clayton Lights: Ferdinand Damon Sound: Robert Cunningham Stage Managers: Els De Bundel and Wendy BrehmThe Cast for their wonderful talents and the magic of their voices. Front of House: Taryn Brehm, Mark Paps and Kenyon MacMurray Printing of Posters/ Programmes: Kenyon MacMurray Poster Design: Andrew Mayes Programme Design and Layout: Alex Hattingh

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