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Fit like a’bdy?!
I would just like to take this opportunity to
welcome you to this year’s Student Show
‘Invasion of the Doric Snatchers’
Now in its 86th year, Student Show is a
well-established part of Student life and
forms a major part of our annual Aberdeen
Students’ Charities Campaign. For the last
However, Student Show is more than just
a great opportunity to have fun and meet
new people, it is our chance to give a little
back to the community and support the
local charities of the North East. From it’s
humble beginnings show has snowballed
and last year’s production ‘Yokel Hero’
raised over £32,000. With your help, this
year we hope to beat that total!
possible, but also creates an environment
from which this non-profit making event
can donate the proceeds from the ticket
sales directly to charity.
Finally thanks to you our beloved audience,
without whom our efforts would be
fruitless, your continued support is most
definitely appreciated!
So folks, the time has come to switch aff
Administrator’s Welcome
four weeks our Cast and Production Team
from across the City’s further educational
establishments have demonstrated the
true Spirit of Show by giving up their
entire Easter break to rehearse, promote
and produce the show, and now I am proud
to say that the talented bunch are ready to
entertain and delight with a super heroic
performance.
Special thanks must go to our sponsors for
the week, Stewart Milne Homes, Chevron,
CDL, Oceaneering, Marathon, The Evening
Express and John Wood Group, not to
mention many companies that have lend
their support by various other means such
as raffle donations for our spring concert
amongst others. The involvement of these
companies not only makes Student Show
I’d like to thank
you for coming to watch this year’s Student
Show - ‘Invasion of the Doric Snatchers’.
Whether you are new to Student Show, or
a Show veteran I’m sure you’ll agree that
this year’s production is definitely one of
local Doric dialect, as well as loons, quines
and old wifies. Although the planning for
the show starts the moment the previous
year’s show has finished, the cast have only
had the past four weeks to learn the script,
the songs and the dances. However, this
short period of practice does not prevent it
the best.
For those of you who have just stumbled
across His Majesty’s Theatre, and don’t
really know what Student Show is, let
me try and explain. Student Show is
produced and performed by students
from Aberdeen’s three Higher Educational
institutions. It typically incorporates the
being the biggest selling charity musical in
the country, and indeed the biggest selling
amateur production in the Aberdeen.
All profits from tonight’s show get added to
the annual Students’ Charities Campaign.
Throughout the year we have been running
various events, and all money raised will
be disbursed to 65 charities, groups and
yer mobiles, sit back, relax, open yer joob
joobs and enjoy ‘Invasion of the Doric
Snatchers’
All the Best
Joanne Smith,
Administrator, Student Show 2007
projects in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Don’t forget next weekend’s Torcher Parade
- the largest student torchlit parade in
Europe, and you can also buy your copy of
the Eureka magazine from the Foyer during
the interval. All proceeds from both of
these help our beneficiaries.
Charities’ Welcome
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Thank you for your support, I hope you
enjoy the show.
Drew
Doric Dictionary
For all of you lovely patrons who, unfortunately, find our Doric Spectacular a little more than confusing, we at
Student Show have decided to give you the definitions of some choice Doric words and phrases. This dictionary
is a dedication to all those fowk (people), who try as they might, cannot master the Doric tongue. With this newfound knowledge, why not impress your guests at a party or surprise a loved one with a couthy (see below) term
of affection?! Enjoy!
Bosie - “Hug” v. Hold tightly in one’s arms and keep
close to.
Cappy - “ Ice-Cream”, n. A frozen dessert made with
milk fat.
Chavvin’ awa! - “I’m fine, thank you”, exclam. A
response to a request as to one’s wellbeing.
Couthy - “Pleasant”, adj. Likeable.
Fa’s i’boy? - “Who is that individual?”, ques. A request
to be informed of a person’s identification, usually
male.
Fit are you deein? - “What are you doing?”, ques. An
enquiry of the reasoning behind one’s actions.
Fit’s ga’an on? - “What is happening?” ques. A request
to be informed as to the status of events.
Fit like? - “How are you?” ques. A request to be
informed as to one’s wellbeing.
Fit wye? - “Which way?” ques. A request to be informed
of a route or means taken to reach, enter, or leave a
place.
Foo’s yer doos? - “How are your pigeons?”, ques. A
colloqial question, used to request to be informed as to
one’s wellbeing.
Gads! - “Yuck!” exclam. An informal exclamation to
express disgust.
To Get Foo - “To get drunk”, v. To become inebriated,
chemically comprimised.
Good een! - “Well Done”, exclam. Colloquial phrase used
to congratulate one’s contemporaries on a particular
achievement.
H’ymin! - “Hello” (Hullo, Hallo) exclam. used as a
greeting or to attract attention.
Hud yer wheesht! - “Be quiet!”, exclam. An order to
cease noisemaking, allowing for a calm and tranquil
environment.
Keich - “Rubbish” adj. Nonsense.
Lavvy - “Lavatory”, n. A large bowl for urinating or
defecating into.
Loon - “Boy”, n. a person of the male persuasion.
Mintal! - “Fabulous!”, exclam. Great, extraordinary,
excellent.
Pucklie - “A few”, adj. A small amount of a particular
substance.
Quine - “Girl”, n. a person of the female persuasion.
S’Later! - “Goodbye” (Bye) exclam. used to express
good wishes when parting or ending a conversation.
Vratch – “Brat” n. A badly behaved child
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Act One
Scenes & Musical
Numbers
Prologue – Connie Tation and Company
Act Two
Scene One – Granite City Bowling Club
Ain’t No Other Gran – Company
Scene One – Granite City Townhouse
The Midgie and Colin – Company
Scene Two – Granite City Sauna
It’s Wrong – Paul Easeman
Scene Two – Granite City Police Station
Scene Three – Scott Stone Manor
You Dinna Hae a Clue – Lisa Lane
Scene Three – Granite City High School
I’m a Dab Hand - Norma Lee and Company
Scene Four – Scott Stone Manor
The Suit Must Stay On – The Midgie
Scene Four – Flump Headquarters
Donna Flump
Scene Five – Granite City Bowling Club
Finals Day - Company
Scene Five – Granite City Student Show
Student Show - Company
Granite City - Company
The Band
Conductor Brian Gunnee
Keyboard Lindsey Masson
Ben Torrie
Trumpet/Keyboard Calum Massie
Trumpet Calum Booth
Guitar Tom Morris
Bass Rachel Jennings
Drums Len Wiltshire
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Production & Technical
Team
Director
Musical Director
Choreographer
Production Assistant
Rehearsal Pianist
Script Editor
Script Writers
Additional Material
Lyrics
Doric Coach
Set Designer
Properties
Costume
Lighting Design
Sound Design
DSM
ASM
Poster/Programme Cover Design
Photography
Shirley Cummings
Brian Gunnee
Shona King
Colin Brockie
Lindsey Masson
Andrew Merson
Stuart King
Michelle Bruce
Dave Porter
Shirley Cummings
Colin Brockie
Ben Torrie
Craig Pike
Andrew Merson
Stuart King
Andrew Brebner
Craig Pike
Ben Torrie
Shona King
Catriona Cooper
Kay Donaldson
Lynsay Wilson
Kevin Thorburn
Kay Donaldson
Greg Dempster
Paul Hudson
Lynne Cowie
Andy ’Jasper’ Gaffron
Jonathan MacDonell
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Synopsis
For years the city of Aberdeen has been protected by it’s resident Superhero; “The
Midgie”, the secret alias of millionaire Scott Stone. Now he faces his greatest challenge
yet. The beautiful and cunningly clever American business woman, Donna Flump, comes
to the city to build a crazy golf course, but her real motivations are much darker! After
enlisting the help of the evil Supervillan, “Miami Ice”, Donna plans to suck the Doric out of
Aberdonians with a device of her own creation. Meanwhile, The Midgie’s sidekick Colin must
also gain his HND in Sidekickery. Rounding off this cabaret of characters is the bumbling
Police Commissioner Paul Easeman, accompanied by his sassy assistant Lisa Lane, and
Scott Stone’s cleaner, Norma Lee.
Will Donna’s plan succeed? Will The Midgie’s identity be revealed? Will Miami Ice freeze
all of Aberdeen? Will Colin find love? Will Paul Easeman manage to do anything without
relying on recalled episodes of Taggart? Will Lisa get her man? And will Norma harness
the force that is Cillit Bang? Tune in next week to find out...Or, on the other hand, sit back
and enjoy the show!
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Admin & Production
Teams
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Administration Team
JOANNE SMITH
Administrator
RACHEL AEDY
Assistant Administrator
Is there nothing this woman can’t do?
We think she may be related to Wonder
Woman! When Joanne is not fulfilling
her role as the Administrator of this
year’s show, she’s either teaching
children about History and Modern
Studies or taking part in ‘Invasion of
the Doric Snatchers’ as one of our
leading ladies. Obviously Joanne is not
normally a cleaner but she certainly
has the character of Norma Lee down
to a tee. She has also featured in a
number of productions with the likes
of Pro-Arte, most recently, ‘Merrily We
Roll Along’ and is a valued member of
Treading the Boards. Joanne’s wealth
of musical experience and phenomenal
singing abilities are just two
attributes which make her priceless.
Oh yeah lads, she’s back and this year
she’s not only sporting a fabulous look
on stage as our Doric Quine, Lisa Lane,
she is also assisting our Administrator.
We are privileged and delighted to
have Rachel back for another year
of Student Show banter. Judging
by the fact she is in the process of
completing a Law degree, along with
her enormous contributions to Show,
she has shown an unparalleled work
ethic and a sense of dedication that
rivals even Donald Trump! Rachel
lights up rehearsals and the stage
with her dazzling performance
and remarkable dancing abilities.
ROSS BRECHIN
Visual Communication
With this being Ross’ eighth Student
Show, he’s fast becoming Show’s
guru…or granddad. With age, however,
comes wisdom, as Ross himself
says. Taking up his role as Visual
Communications Manager once again,
Ross spends most of the rehearsals
sitting at his laptop working…or
pretending to work! Landing the part
of Paul Easeman allows Ross to get the
kind of authority he’s always wanted
(it’s only supposed to be acting, Ross!).
With double-entendres and innuendos
a-plenty, Student Show just wouldn’t be
the same without this cheeky chappy.
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FI WHITTEN
Business Manager
‘Team Fi’ as she is affectionately
known (a nickname she has earned
primarily because she is all alone
on the Admin Team this year with
no partner.) However, that has not
meant she has only done half a job Fi has worked her socks off obtaining
and charming our lovely sponsors.
Although she is dumbfounded with
inventions such as the MP3 player,
Fi has managed to distract herself
from such things and plays a pivotal
role in this year’s show. We knew she
made an impressive ‘auld wifie’ as
previously displayed in past Student
Shows - “Spook Who’s Talking” and
“Yokel Hero.” This year however,
she has really excelled herself!
Administration Team
JILL SMITH
Publicity Manager
DAVIDE GRODY
Publicity Manager
We can’t write anything too nice for
Jill as there is a good chance it will
make her cry. However, what we will
say is thank goodness the “Show
Geek” is back; not only performing
in Show but also a member of the
Admin Team. Wildly notorious for her
vivacious nature, Jill entertains - not
only during rehearsals, but also at the
numerous parties. A real trooper, Jill is
always ready to have a giggle and was
overwhelmed with excitement when
she was placed in the front row for some
of the dances. She’s the one with the
big cheesy grin, look out for her folks!
Possibly the cast’s most travelled
member, Dave spent the past year
visiting such places as Italy, New
Zealand, Hong Kong, and (most
frightening of all) Torry! Since
starring as the evil Dow Jones in last
year’s “Yokel Hero,” Dave has been
honing his stagecraft in London’s
West End. Moving from Show’s
baddie to the Superstar Superhero
The Midgie, no one plays Super
like Dave, (though he believes he
doesn’t need to act!). We hope he
continues with Student Show as long
as possible, as there is always a need
for a crazy American in any show!
JONNIE MILNE
Souvie Editor
Jonnie is taking on the role of Miami
Ice in his second Student Show in so
many years. It is particularly pleasing
that he is also gracing the Admin Team
with his presence this year, let’s hope
it’s the first of many appearances!
Jonnie aspires to be a writer which
certainly comes in handy when one
has thirty-odd cast biographies to
write on a tight schedule! Casson
was more than happy to grab him
(only literally some of the time) and
show him the ropes of a Souvie Editor
as best she could. Jonnie has been
entertaining and performing with
Phoenix Theatre for the past nine years
- he is a talent to be reckoned with!
LYNSEY CASSON
Souvie Editor
What can be said about Lynsey that
hasn’t been said many times before?
Nae much really! Making her third
appearance in Student Show, the
female half of the Souvie Team has done
a sterling job moulding her partner to
fit her own (rather high) standards,
making the best Souvie Team EVER!
When Lynsey isn’t stressing at her
computer, she can be found dancing
away or teaching us all how to “Calm
A Llama Down”. An obsessive fan
of the Boosh, she also spent much
of the past few weeks keeping her
impressive hairdo in place (it should
rival Russell Brand’s soon enough!)
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Administration Team
JILL MASSIE
Supplies Manager
KIRSTY SPICER
Supplies Manager
Jill is blonde and darn proud of it!
Returning to us for Student Show
number two, Jill was recently one of
the Wardrobe Mistresses for Treading
the Boards’ production of “The
Wizard of Oz.” As the glitziest gal
in the cast she always has a mirror,
hair straighteners and make-up bag
to hand, which come in handy more
that you would think. Always ready to
laugh at herself, she is continuously
telling jokes and anecdotes of her own
absurdity. She is also a valued member
of this year’s Admin Team taking on the
role as one of our Supply Managers.
Unfortunately, Kirsty is not joining
us on stage this year - but fear
not! she is one of our trusty Supply
Managers! Due to her commitments
as a dedicated Medical student Kirsty
is unable to be one of the cast this
year. We are all very sorry to lose
Spicer as she’s an incredibly talented
singer and dancer and was our dance
captain for “Yokel Hero” last year.
However, it’s not just a talent for
Medicine that this lady possesses; she
can play the piano and the accordion.
Kirsty is always willing to help out
with anything that is thrown at her.
RYAN PEACOCK
Ticket Manager
JONNY FERGUSON
OAP Concert Co-ordinator
The stage at His Majesty’s Theatre is
unlucky not to have Jonny gracing it
with his presence this year. With a
busy work schedule, he had to limit
his involvement to Admin Team duties.
Still a keen bean, he has turned up to
rehearsals as often as possible (mainly
in time for the parties!) and confused
many by being the fourth Jonny in the
cast. “Little Jonny” (named after his
height, we’re pretty sure!) is sorely
missed this year on stage but he
certainly makes up for it with his banter
whenever there is a spare moment!
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A member of North-East group
‘Oceans 3’, Ryan has taken on the
mantle of Tickets Manager once again
this year. How he manages to do that
and learn the part of Colin, only he
knows! Taking one (or several, more
like it) for the team, Ryan spent the
past four weeks being battered and
bruised in the name of the show. While
most of these beatings were dished
out by The Midgie, God only knows
where the other ones came from
(or maybe a certain Administrator
might…!). With this being Ryan’s
sixth Student Show, the wee man is
stacking up the appearances, and
we’ll welcome him back every time!
Production Team
SHIRLEY CUMMINGS
Director
BRIAN GUNNEE
Musical Director
Even Wonderwoman herself would
fail if pitted against our Director, The
Mighty Miss Shirley Cummings. Trying
to listen to her speak Doric is a show
in itself, but we forgive her as she
is in fact a Perther. A regular to the
Aberdeen theatre scene, she has been
a Principle, chorus member, Director,
Musical Director and due to her two
left feet we cannot say Choreographer
but simply a mover, for many of the
City’s amateur theatre companies
including Lyric Musical Society,
Aberdeen University’s Gilbert and
Sullivan Society, Treading The Boards
and this June will see her directing
Aberdeen Opera Company’s summer
show. Her organisational skills are
legend, but then she is an English
teacher at Robert Gordon’s College,
just don’t upset her during rehearsals
or the ‘Teacher Face’ comes out, stark
contrast to the smut and innuendo
that can surprise us all in her blocking!
Brian is thrilled to be finally lifting
the Student Show baton; deep down
inside he is jumping for joy. He has
worked with a number of local choral
and orchestral groups both as a solo
vocal performer and percussionist.
Brian has been Musical Director for
Pro Arte, University of Aberdeen
Gilbert and Sullivan Society,
Treading the Boards and for the last
two summers with Scottish Youth
Theatre. He is more than at home
in His Majesty’s Theatre as he is a
member of the industrious Front of
House team and is looking forward
to a change of view from the pit.
SHONA KING
Choreographer
Back for a second year on the
Production Team, Shona has a wealth of
dance experience both as a performer
and choreographer. She has worked
with a number of local amateur groups
including, Lyric, Attic and Treading the
Boards. Shona is notorious for her
arm movements both in and out of
rehearsals. Her flexibility and stamina
is never in question, but her sanity is.
ANDREW MERSON
Script Editor
My, my, here comes the fuzz! After
making many appearances in Student
Show, and a good few years on the
Script Team, Andrew has taken over the
reigns as Script Editor. Commanding
meetings at exotic locations such as
the St. Machar Bar, Ma Cameron’s, and
Parkvale JFC Social Club, our very
own J. Jonah Jameson has had the
unenviable but ultimately successful
task of taking three (at times, very
different) scripts and turning them
into this year’s show. Please note that
Andrew’s work for Grampian Police
has in no way provided any inspiration
for any material involving the Granite
City Police Department.
Ahem.
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Production Team
COLIN BROCKIE
Production Assistant
LINDSEY MASSON
Rehearsal Pianist
Colin is an incredibly talented vocal
performer who is currently receiving
vocal tuition at the North East of
Scotland Music School. He performs
in and around Aberdeen both as a solo
performer and with various choral
groups including the University of
Aberdeen Chapel Choir. Colin’s skills
extend beyond his vocal talent and he is
a keen Gilbert and Sullivan fan. He has
directed the University of Gilbert and
Sullivan Society and last year received
critical acclaim as Sergeant Meryll in
their production of ‘Yeoman of the
Guard’. He is available for weddings,
bar mitzvahs but please, no funerals!
Lindsey’s musical prowess is second
to none and she is delighted to
be back on the musical team for
Student Show, having been Musical
Director herself some years ago. She
has worked as Musical Director for
Aberdeen Gang Show, Attic and most
recently for ‘Monkee Business’ which
goes to the Edinburgh Festival later
this year. We hope that her comic
turns will be welcomed at the Fringe
and she continues her secondary
career as purveyor of fine pieces.
JONATHAN MACDONELL
Photographer
CATRIONA COOPER
Doric Coach
Catriona has taken on the coveted role
of Doric Coach and there is no one
more qualified. She has been involved
with Student Show for a number
of years in a variety of capacities
including Administrator and as a
principal performer. Catriona has a
reputation for playing the classic
Doric ‘aul wifie’ and has passed on
her top secret tips to the members of
the cast with flair and flamboyance.
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Providing the wonderful photos you
see throughout this Programme,
Jonathan lights up Student Show with
his wonderful air of professionalism
and no lack of banter! They say good
things come in small packages, and in
this case they are certainly right! Diet
Coke obsessive, Jonathan has been
known to dabble onstage as well as
behind the scenes. On the occasions
he appears at rehearsals, his cheeky
face lifts our spirits almost as high
as his eyebrows. Not being a student
prevented Jonathan from taking part
in this year’s Student Show, but he’s
already established himself as one
of the gang, and will be our favourite
photographer for a long time to come!
Cast List
(in no particular order...)
The Midgie/Scott Stone
Colin
Paul Easeman
Miami Ice
David
Judy Seargent
Donna Flump
Lisa Lane
Norma Lee
Connie Tation
PC World
Rachel Prejudice
Teacher
Davide Grody
Ryan Peacock
Ross Brechin
Jonnie Milne
Mihalis Papamichail
Lynsey Casson
Siobhan Anthony
Rachel Aedy
Joanne Smith
Amanda Watt
Fi Whitten
Claire Chernouski
Lucy Davies
with
Debbie Binnie, Sarah Cleland, Kristina Farquharson, Kate Friday, Fergus Kinnon,
Jenny Lucas, Jill Massie, Laura Merchant,
John Mitchell, Rosie Moyes, Jill Smith, Shannon Smith, Ailsa Thomson,
Ruthie Whyte, and Jonathan Woollard
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Standing (L-R): Ryan MacFarlane, John Mitchell, Sarah Gauld, Mihalis Papamichail, Shan
Rachel Aedy, Fergus Kinnon, Sarah Cleland, Jo
Kneeling (L-R): Ryan Peacock, Jill Massie, Joa
Sitting (L-R): Rosie Moyes, Siobhan Anthony, Kristina Fa
Not in Photo: Kate Friday, Claire Cher
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nnon Smith, Ailsa Thomson, Fi Whitten, Jonnie Milne, Joanne Smith’s feet, Ross Brechin,
onathan Woollard, Ruthie Whyte, Debbie Binnie
anne Smith’s head, Jill Smith, Lynsey Casson
arquharson, Laura Merchant, Lucy Davies, Jenny Lucas
rnouski, Davide Grody, Amanda Watt
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Cast Profiles
SIOBHAN ANTHONY
DEBBIE BINNIE
No stranger to the Arts, Siobhan was
an immediate favourite in the Student
Show cast. When not whacking balls
with a stick (hockey, people - keep it
decent!) Siobhan spends time being
a valued member of Lyric Musical
Society. The wee lass isn’t fazed at all
about taking on the role of evil Donna
Flump, despite really being a “good
girl”. In addition to all this, rumour
has it that her escapades dressed as
an OAP suggest there is a lot more
to this one than meets the eye. We
certainly hope that she’ll return to
Student Show for years to come!
This wifie is a barrel of laughs! She
has graced the stage with Attic and
Phoenix and now she is here with
us. This woman’s ability to entertain
knows no bounds. In addition to
grinning and laughing (mostly at
herself!), Debbie has an incredible
ability to run a commentary on what
she is doing, the majority of the time
while she’s in the middle of a dance
rehearsal. It certainly adds something
to her positive and hilarious character.
We would welcome her back to
Student Show any day of the week,
especially the ones when there’s
a party going on that‘s for sure!
CLAIRE CHERNOUSKI
Claire makes her debut with Student
Show this year as the delightful PC
Rachael Prejudice. A lead dancer with
Phoenix Theatre for the past four
years, Claire is no stranger to the stage.
Moreover, with a dancing role in the
recent performance of “Aida” at HMT,
there is no doubt that her skills are
a welcome addition to Student Show.
Claire spends most of the rehearsals
getting into her policewoman
character, and I’m sure many male
members of the cast are desperate
to be handcuffed by the wee minx!
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SARAH CLELAND
Schoolchildren
watch
out,
Commander Sarah is on the lookout!
This future Primary Teacher needed
no motivation whatsoever getting
into the part for her debut Student
Show. Having appeared in Gilbert and
Sullivan’s “Yeoman of the Guard” last
year, Sarah was keen to step it up a
level and take part in Student Show.
For all you fact-finders out there,
Sarah’s a firm believer that the bottle
opener is the greatest invention
of all time (we wonder why?)!
Cast Profiles
LUCY DAVIES
KRISTINA FARQUHARSON
This is Lucy’s last Student Show
but, she is definitely moving on to
different but exciting new things.
Completing her Diploma in Legal
Practice is just one goal this lady
has set herself, she also plans to
travel to Tanzania and build houses,
something she has been fundraising
for continuously. So, Lucy has
been fundraising already this year
and plans to do even more charity
work. There is no end to this girl’s
generosity. She’s an asset we are
sorry to lose but we reckon she
makes up for leaving by putting on
a hell of a performance as various
characters throughout this show.
Who says that lightning can’t strike
the same place twice? Kristina
returns to Student Show this year for
her second consecutive performance.
Despite a period of uncertainty about
time constraints, she just couldn’t
stay away! After Student Show last
year, Kristina went on to feature in
Pro Arte’s “Merrily We Roll Along,”
where she met and bonded with our
esteemed director. Kristina has spent
rehearsals cheering us all up with
her infectious smile, so thank you!
KATE FRIDAY
SARAH GAULD
When Kate isn’t studying for her
Research Degree at RGU’s Business
School, she is on the stage with ProArte or the University of Aberdeen
Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Obviously
sporting a plethora of artistic talents,
Kate is another very welcome new
addition to the Student Show clan. She
claims her role model is ‘Tinkerbell‘,
which is particularly interesting as
she is certainly light on her feet. She
picks up and performs dances like a
professional, something which can
challenge all of us. We hope Student
Show is a continuation of great things
for this young lady and we would
happily have her back again and again.
A Student Show newcomer, Sarah’s
cheery demeanour and extroverted
personality are a welcome addition to
the cast this year. With role models
such as Marilyn Monroe and Britney
Spears (pre break-down), Sarah lights
up rehearsals and coffee parties
with her embarrassing stories and
claims to fame. Having spent some
time in Edinburgh, she is glad to
have come back to Aberdeen and
has discovered Student Show, thanks
to Jonnie. There is little doubt that
Sarah will succeed in her dream of
achieving a career in the media. We
only hope that she’ll find time in her
busy schedule to join us all again!
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Cast Profiles
FERGUS KINNON
JENNY LUCAS
Fergus is our very own TV star here at
Student Show and who’d have guessed
it? No stranger to having hundreds
of eyes on him, Fergus marks his HMT
debut this year. It didn’t take long for
the knowledge of Fergus’ appearance
on The Weakest Link and auditions
for several other television shows to
spread through the cast. I wonder
how Anne Robinson compares with
our Administrator Joanne?! Fergus is
a living example that hard work pays
off, which can only bode well for his
future career in Primary Teaching.
Jenny is just so bubbly and adorable!
Thank goodness she’s joined us for
her first Student Show, however it is
certainly not her first appearance on
stage. Jenny has performances with
Pied Piper Productions and Treading
the Boards under her belt, so she
can dance and sing her way through
Show with a smiley demeanour.
When Jenny is not bargain shopping
(we are pretty sure she is obsessed
with Primark!), she is dreaming
of an early retirement, living in
Paris. We reckon if she manages to
retire when she claims she wants to
(at 24 no less!) she’ll be laughing.
RYAN MACFARLANE
Ryan has joined Student Show this
year and taken on the challenging
role of Harris Ment. His involvement
in “Invasion of the Doric Snatchers”
will be particularly interesting for
him, as the majority of his time in
His Majesty’s is spent Front of House
as opposed to onstage. It seems the
superhero spectacular has proved
too tempting an opportunity for this
young man. Ryan had no worries
about meeting new people when he
joined Show, having used several cast
members in one of his many films for
his College course. So, keep an eye out
for Ryan at future Oscar ceremonies!
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LAURA MERCHANT
This young lady describes herself as
vacant but we’re pretty sure that’s not
true as she is proving her talent and
brains by playing one of our wonderful
‘auld wifies’. As talented singer, Laura
brings plenty of experience with
her, most recently in Treading the
Boards’ production of “The Wizard
of Oz.” She aspires to be a History
teacher thus she has got an awful lot
to talk about with Joanne. Luckily
however, she shares her chat with us
all and brings incredible enthusiasm
to Show, we hope this is the first
of many Student Shows for you!
Cast Profiles
JOHN MITCHELL
ROSIE MOYES
Eager to avoid confusion as another
John in the Student Show cast, this
John asked to be called John Kidd
early on, though the reasoning behind
this mysterious nickname remains…
mysterious. So, most people just
refer to him as Hat John, as he’s
rarely seen without one! One of our
(im)mature students this year, John
studies computing. An avid fan of the
Glasgow Hilton Hotel, John has spent
rehearsals and parties entertaining
the cast with his witty banter and
tales of what life is like for ‘real’
adults (since we students dinna ken!)
Rosie had to leave her home for
the duration of Student Show and
live with one of the Souvie Editors.
She returns for Show number three
- a fact we are certainly not upset
about. Don’t be fooled by her petite
stature, this lady’s got a whole load
of character and talents which are
essential. She studies Sociology,
so she is obviously very good with
people and an expert at socialising:
two qualities which are vital when
taking part in Student Show. With a
sparkle in her eye and an infectious
giggle, Rosie performs and entertains
with a robust and spirited energy
both on stage and off. Moreover,
with good chat, dedication and not
to mention good looks, we certainly
nominate her for Show sweetheart!
MICHALIS PAPENMICHAIL
When the cast are not busy trying to
remember how to pronounce Mihalis’
name, they’ve been ending themselves
at his performance as David. At first
he was worried about how his friends
would react, but he soon let go of his
inhibitions and went with it. While
the dances this year have proved
challenging for some members of
the cast, Mihalis’ background as a
professional Greek dancer stands
him in good stead. For all you trivia
fans out there, Mihalis once played
a dead body on Taggart. We can
just hope that the self-proclaimed
“Greek God” doesn’t corpse on stage!
SHANNON SMITH
Shannon is studying Diagnostic
Radiography at RGU and has on
occasion been seen at rehearsals in
her uniform much to the delight of
certain members of the cast. Straight
out of Treading the Boards, Shannon
has been known to display her singing
expertise down the phone to anyone
who will listen. Shannon describes
herself as “fantabulous” and judging
by the hard work and talent she has
shown us we would be inclined to
agree. We hope she sticks around
with Student Show that’s for sure!
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Cast Profiles
AILSA THOMSON
AMANDA WATT
We have poached another member
of Treading the Boards - something
we are incredibly proud of! As soon
as we saw Ailsa perform as a singing
tree in “The Wizard of Oz” we knew she
was Student Show material! She can
dance, she can sing, she can act, but
firstly and most importantly she makes
the best cup of tea in the world! Ailsa
always has a big cheesy smile and can
brighten up anyone’s day. In addition
to this, if you are very lucky, she may
even let you join the fan club she
chairs. So, if you have a strong passion
for the spectacular music of East 17
then she would be more than happy to
share her excitement with you. Just
please don’t try and tell her Take That
are better - it might make her angry!
Amanda joins us for the first time
and certainly adds an element of
sparkle and a great deal of theatrical
experience to Student Show. She
has been involved with Aberdeen
Opera Company for three years, so
is extremely used to being on the big
stage at His Majesty‘s Theatre, and
also works there as part of the Front of
House Team. Thankfully, when she was
asked to play the role of our Narrator
she jumped at the chance. Amanda
aspires to “ge it laldy in the West End”
and we’d certainly like to see that!
This diva is a welcome new addition to
our cast and full of the banter which
make rehearsals as entertaining
as one of our infamous parties.
RUTHIE WHYTE
JONATHAN WOOLLARD
Alright me old mucker? John hails
from down South - Essex to be exact,
and is a welcome addition to this year’s
cast. While worried about mastering
the Doric tongue to begin with, John
admitted he was up for anything something we’re sure has pleased the
quines in the cast! We hope John-boy
returns to Student Show next year, but
the Politics and History student might
have his hands full in the House of
Commons by then! Not, however, if he
fulfils his ambition to have the ‘Robot’
dance move integrated into every
dance number here at Student Show!
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This lady is a well versed and
impressive talent, with performances
under her belt with the likes of
Lyric Musical Society, Aberdeen
Opera Company and Leading Lights.
Additionally Ruthie works at our
very own His Majesty’s Theatre and
is directing the musical “Fame!”
later this year. When’s she is not
carrying out these tasks, she is
studying Philosophy at the University
of Aberdeen - a subject very suited
to this “pensive” lady. Ruthie is
charming and friendly everyday but
do not be fooled by this lady’s quiet
demeanour - when Ruthie gets on
stage she is as extroverted as even
the most professional performer!
Script Team
MICHELLE BRUCE
Miss Bruce’s innocent appearance bellies her ability to produce
the smuttiest material from even the most mundane topic. Providing that crucial female voice on the team, Michelle has not let
a lack of knowledge - or even interest - in superheroes and comic
books stop her from churning out pages and pages of doubleentendre, instead relying on thirty (count ‘em) years as a genuine
glaekit doric quine. Despite holding down about twelve part-time
jobs all linked to her acting skills, Michelle still found time to
make a welcome return to the
Script Team and keep the boys in
check. If during this performance,
you hear a dirty laugh followed by,
“I just got that”, then Michelle is
somewhere nearby.
DAVE PORTER
Dave really does exist. We know this, because we have met him.
Dave doesn’t want us to know that he exists, hiding himself in
his secret lair, somewhere in his hometown of Turrif. Dave sent
his sometimes surprisingly surreal yet satisfyingly traditional
scripts through with just a whiff of mystery. Dave’s first
exposure to Show was as official photographer. He decided to
try his hand at writing, and has been on the Script Team for five
years now. When not writing for show, Dave has just started
a new job looking after the finest
golf course in Turriff. If, during this
performance, you should happen
to see Dave, please report the
sighting to the local press.
STUART DALLAS KING
Resident Superhero Consultant,
movie buff and owner of a
mischievous grin, Stuart is the
debutant of Script Team. Never
afraid to steal(!) the best and the
worst dialogue from films you’ve seen, and a few you haven’t,
Stuart has been our keenest contributor. Meanwhile, in an arty
Belmont Street cinema, Stuart earns his crust as a manager
and leisurely lecturer, giving courses on superheroes in cinema.
Having held this years script so close to his heart as, week after
week, Stuart increasingly morphed into the characters you see
on the stage. If, during this performance, you see someone
mouthing along to all the dialogue, you’ve located Dallas.
ANDREW BREBNER
Brebsy is, famously, a man of negligible height, impressive
wingspan and occasional employment. Having written or
edited Student Show scripts for time immemorial, this year his
input has been to email Andrew on a regular basis and say that
next week, I promise, I’ll write something. In the end we had to
pin him down and forcefully extract some lyrics from his brain,
before setting him free. If, during this performance, you have a
clear view of the stage, then Brebsy is sitting in front of you.
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Where The Money Goes
Aberdeen and North East Deaf Society, Kincardine and Deeside Befriending, Crossroads Caring for Carers Aberdeen, The Breadmaker, Grampian
Hospital Radio, Blue Horizon Youth and Family Project, Momentum Scotland, NSF Scotland, Aberdeen Breathe Easy, BIG (Brain Injury Grampian)
Group, Salvation Army
Aberdeen Action on Disability Ltd, Aberdeen and North East National Osteoporosis Society Support Group, Aberdeen and North East Spina
Bifida Association, Aberdeen City Mission, Aberdeen Macular Degeneration Group, Aberdeen Northern Woodturners Club, Aberdeen Wheelchair
Curling Club, Alcohol Advisory and Counselling Service, Beacon Sports Club for the Physically Disabled, Dee Swimming Club, Home Start North
East Aberdeenshire, Home-Start Aberdeen, Huntly Day Care Centre, Meningitis Research Foundation Scotland, Myasthenia Gravis Association
North of Scotland Branch, North East Student Money Advisors, Pillar Aberdeen, Pillar Kincardine, The Friends of Woodend, Torry Youth Café
Development Group
Aboyne Terrace Residents’ Association, Balmedie Friendship Club, Brimmond Court Social Club, Echt and Dunecht Senior Citizens Friendship
Club, Garthdee Pensioners, Grampian Senior Citizens Forum, Inverurie Old Age Pensioners Association, Mastrick Senior Citizens Club, Newhills
OAP Social Club, Newmachar Senior Citizens Club, Northfield Pensioners, Regensburg Social Club, Rosewell Gardens Residents Association, St
Clements Friendship Club, St Peter’s Court Social Club, Wednesday Afternoon Club High Church Hilton
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Visiting Our Sponsors
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Good Luck Messages
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Acknowledgements
Joanne would like to thank her fabulous Admin team for all of their hard work throughout the last year. Everyone has really done me proud and I thank you all for doing a tremendous job and making this years
show so great. Rachel, I could not have asked for a better assistant, you have always been there when I needed you to help out and have done a great job. I would also like to thank Shirley, Brian, Shona, Lindsey,
Colin and Catriona firstly for agreeing to take on their roles in this year’s production team, for putting together a great show and for giving up their Easter Holidays and making rehearsals good fun. I would also
thank Andrew and his team of Script and Lyric writers for producing an ace script and songs. I would also like to thank the cast for their continued enthusiasm throughout the rehearsal period and for giving up the
time to put on this fab show and doing their bit to raise money for local charity. I would like to thank all of the sponsors, without your help the Student Show would not be possible and we really appreciate all of
your help. I would like to thank Duncan Hendry, Andrea Watt, and the FOH staff at HMT for all of their help and support. Kay, Greg and the crew for all of their technical expertise. Everyone who has helped behind
the scenes, wardrobe, props and Stage managers we couldn’t do it without you. The janitors at Marischal, and the estates staff for putting up with us throughout our rehearsal period. Jonathan for the fab pictures
and for giving up his birthday to help us with our souvenir programme. Heather King (Shona’s Mum) for helping us with our Hoodie sponsor. Eileen Pike and George Sim and Mrs Donaldson for their help with our
Spring Concert. Craig Pike for his help with the spring concert and his continued advice and support. Thanks must also go to my parents for putting up with constant show chat for 4 weeks and their continued
support in this project and finally Ryan for always being there for me when I needed you. Love always
Rachel would like to thank Jo for all her hard work, support and guidance, the rest of the Admin Team for generally being fabulous especially Rossco for being such a sexy boy and a star, and Team Fi for all the
good times we’ve had this year.
I would also like to thank the production team and cast for being such talented people and providing such banter over the past few weeks, it’s been amazing! Thanks also to the janitor at Marischal for having us
again, and to Morrison’s for the parking.
Finally big thanks to my family, and Fiona Reid who has put up with my constant whining this year – love you loads! xxx
Fi would like to thank our sponsors for their continuing and generous support – without them we wouldn’t be able to put on such an ace show and raise loads of money for charity. In particular I would like to
thank Heather Jack at Stewart Milne, Gill Tosh at CDL, Carole Scriven at Oceaneering, Kathy Thom at Marathon, Laura Easton at Chevron, Cara McCarthy and Amy Florence at the Evening Express, Carolyn Smith at
Woodgroup and Ed at Biyoni for all their help. I also want to thank Attic for taking out their ad in the Souvie.
I would also like to thank the production team for putting together a great show and a big shout out to the rest of the Admin Team for being so amazing. In particular to Jo for all the help with Business, to Casson
for her immense help with the photo day and to Rachel. All the cast for being so ace on the photo day. A huge thanks goes to the Whitten Massive and my best friend Clare, all my friends for putting up with my
crazy-self and to my long suffering flatmate Charlie. Cheers everyone for the past three years, S’laters min!
Jill would like to thank: Firstly, a big thank you to my partner Dave, for keeping me calm in times of need! To the rest of the Admin Team; Jo, for picking me & for always being there to keep me on the straight and
narrow. Rach, for helping me out big time. Ross, what would I do without you eh?! Thanks for all your IT malarkey. Also, Kirsty, Jilly, Ryan, Jonny and Fi for all the Admin laughs we’ve had. Last but not least to
Casson and Jonnie for this fab Souvie! Love it. Thanks to all the Production Team and the Cast (especially John for the banners!) for such an amazing show and for all your hard work postering and flyering. And
finally, thanks to my family and my “girlies” (including that special person on the other side of the pond!!) for all your continued support! xxxx
Davide would like to thank everyone involved who made the show a success, his friends and family (they know who they are), especially Jill for being partner in crime.
Jonnie would like to thank: Casson for looking after me, don’t know what I’d have done without her…probably not much! The boss – Jo, for sorting everything all the time. Shirley, Gunnie and Shona for being such
a great team. In fact, both the Admin and Production teams, and, of course, the cast, deserve thanks for making this such an ace show! Most of all I’d like to thank my family, who’ve been so supportive through
everything. And if it wasn’t for my mum persuading me, I wouldn’t have done Student Show in the first place, so thanks!
Casson would like to thank Jonnie for being an awesome partner in crime, Team Fi coz she’s ace and Ross for his IT genius yet again. Jo for listening to her tales of woe, Jonathan for being an incredible
photographer and both the Production and Admin Team for everything. The cast for behaving so nicely on photo day and finally, her bestest friends for helping her keep her chin up especially Steve, Lucy and
Rosie for being a constant support!
Casson and Jonnie would like to thank, all of the sponsors for their pricless help and lovely Adverts. Jonathan for all his help and endless professionalism. Ross for his IT hard work and the Cast, Production Team
and of course the Admin Team massive, min!
Kirsty would like to thank my partner Jill for her support, as well as the rest of the Admin Team. A big cheers min to all the local businesses that have donated food, wood, paint and many random items that we
are given the almost impossible task of obtaining each year.
Jill would like to thank Kirsty and everyone who gave stuff.
Ross would like to thank Jo and Rachel for asking me to be on this year’s Admin Team; the rest of the team for the craic; the Cast for being so patient and looking stunning for our photos; Jonathan MacDonell of
Crimson Photography for the amazing photos and for general advice and friendship; the Production Team for being superb and for giving me another chance; Stuart Ebdy at Whitesparks; Andy ‘Jasper’ Gaffron for
yet more amazing artwork; all our sponsors and advertisers; Casson and Jonnie for getting everything in on time; everyone involved in any way in Student Show from 2000-2007 for all the memories and good times
– this IS my last een, honest, and is dedicated to my Mum and Dad. Just because.
Jonny would like to thank: Ann Donaldson, Craig Pike, Eileen Pike, George Simm, Joanne Smith, Lindsey Masson, All who were kind enough to donate raffle prizes, The cast and all staff at St Mark’s Church.
Ryan would like to thank: Lil Stewart at the box office for all her assistance this year as well as all the staff at the box office; the rest of the Admin Team as well as the Production Team for giving me a part this
year - I’ve loved every minute of it. Finally I would like to thank Joanne for giving me the…joy of tickets this year. But seriously, I’ve enjoyed it, thanks Jo. Well done on your part as well; the scary granny- look
doesn’t put me off - honest. Love and hugs xxxxxxxx
Shirley and Colin would like to thank: the tremendous Script Team who have coped admirably with our ‘small’ changes; all those who wrote lyrics to make the show complete; staff at The Parkvale for allowing us
to use their premises to create this monster; Kay for her wonderful vision and amazing set; Paul and the technical crew at HMT for ensuring the show goes without a bang; Lynsay and Greg for begging, borrowing,
stealing and making anything that is held, squeezed, stroked or caressed; the costume crew for doing Trinny and Susannah proud; Catriona fur daeing a rare jobbie wi a’ ‘at Doric spikkin. Cheers a’bdy, you’ve
done us proud!
Shirley would like to thank: Jo for allowing me to get my hands dirty and the Admin Team for being such a superb support throughout this whole experience; Colin for agreeing to be my slave and doing it with
such grace and vigour; Brian, Lindsey and the band for ensuring there are tunes and they sound bonnie; Shona for being more than just an amazing choreographer but a tower of strength and support; Craig Pike
for words of wisdom and encouragement; Ben for being patient, supportive, keeping me fed and watered – bubbles, bubbles, bubbles. My family for putting up with my lack of phone calls and general disappearance
for the last three months – I’m dedicating this show to Emma, a star in the making; and finally, a huge rapturous applause to the Cast who have been a joy to work with and whose energy and commitment has
astounded me. Well Done!
Brian would like to thank the Band, the Cast, the Admin & Production Teams, all the staff @ HMT. Special thanks to Lindsey for being truly scrumptious.
Shona would like to thank: my bro Dallas for writing such an ace script, some of which actually got kept in!; my Ma and Da for putting up with me during yet another show – it’s my last, I promise…; Craig for just
being there; Lindsey and Brian for their musical genius and fine pieces; Colin for being my dancing number two and keeping me relatively sane; Shirley for trusting me and for the great banter; and penultimately,
the cast for their hard work, determination, smiles and enthusiasm – now enjoy it; and finally Ali, you maybe dumped it on me but how could I say no, I’ve missed you though. Cheers ab’dy!
Andrew would like to thank: Shirley for giving me this opportunity; Greg Gordon for bringing my name up; everyone who came to the plot meetings (especially those who made them ‘interesting’); Greg Gordon again
for taking time to give guidance; Dave, Michelle and Stuart for keeping going, and never waning; Brebsy and Pikey for thoughts, reflections and - later - lyrics; Team 1 at Peterhead for their interest and support; my
mum, universally regarded as the coolest mum in the world; mon pere ce héros, more generous than anyone I know; and Alan, who never neglects his duties as a big brother, no matter where in the world he is.
Colin would like to thank: everyone in the cast for being so amazing this year and making my first Student Show so memorable. It’s been such a laugh, you guys are fantastic! Lovely Lindsey. You utter Legend. I
will miss your jokes and the Production Team cakes...and your superb playing obviously! Shona, you sexy lady. What a laugh we had, even if I did made you work twice as hard after teaching the wrong dance to
half the cast...but the side remarks were worth it! Who knew I could dance? Brian, sounds affa bonny! Once again setting a high standard and maintaining it, an honour as always to work with you Mr. Shirley, C’mon
the G&S posse! Do you think anyone noticed? A fantastic time as always working with you...whoever thought you could learn so much from an English teacher?! I owe you a Gin...or two...or three, actually let’s not
go down this road! Thank you so much for.... well there’s too much to mention. Thank you.
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