KMT Scrapbook - Over The Footlights

1974 - 1975
1
December 31st 1974 – January 11th 1975
The Opening Production
THE BEGGAR’S OPERA
By John Gay
Music adapted by Benjamin Pearce Higgins
Incorporating some original lyrics by David Turner
The Beggar
Mr Peachum
Mrs Peachum
Polly Peachum
Filch
Captain Macheath
Mat of the Mint
Ben Budge
Jemmy Twitcher
Nimming Ned
Wat Dreary
Crook Gingered Jack
Robin of Bagshot
Harry Paddington
Mrs Diana Trapes
Jenny Diver
Mrs Coaxer
Dolly Trull
Betty Doxy
Mrs Slammekin
Suky Tawdry
Molly Brazen
Moll Lay
Mr Lockit
Lucy Lockit
Newgate Gaoler
Tavern Drawer
Clergyman
Hangman
Judge
Steve Tillett
Roger Howsam
Barbara Hills
Valerie Humphreys
Andy Torble
Michael Heath
Stephen Newman
Leonard Byott
Steve Tillett
Keith Norris
Larry Dobin
Steve Keil
Nick Richards
Colin Wiseman
Daphne Cedar
Laura Nayman
Rita Saunders
Lynda Gaye
Barbara Hills
Sheila Holmes
Margaret Seacombe
Avril Kay
Daphne Regan
Les Smith
Anne Lovelock
Colin Wiseman
Harold Crane
Leonard Byott
Nick Richards
Harold Crane
Musicians: James Harding,
Russell Jordan, Derek Lawrence,
Enid Hughes, Peter Dunkely,
Elizabeth Slack
Musical Director: James Harding
Designer: Quentin Thomas
Lighting Designer: Pat Nelder
Technical Director: Anthony Hibberd
Director: Vivyan Ellacott
1975
2
1975
January 28th – February 1st , 1975
MY FAT FRIEND
By Charles Laurence
Henry
Vicky
James
Tom
Freddie Lees
Olivia Breeze
David Sulkin
Hamilton McLeod
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
3
1975
March 26th -29th, 1975
THE ENTERTAINER
By John Osborne
Archie Rice
Phoebe Rice
Billy Rice
Frank Rice
Jean Rice
William Rice
Graham
Britannia
Roger Howsam
Pat Norris
Edwin Cotton
Bernard Beverley
Jeanne Beverley
Steve Tillett
Stephen Newman
Joy Graham
Designer: Anthony Hibberd
Lighting Design: Pat Nelder
Director: Vivyan Ellacott
4
1975
March 11th – 15th, 1975
DAMES AT SEA
A musical comedy with
book and lyrics by
George Haimsohn and
Robin Miller
Music by Jim Wise
Mona Kent
Joan
Hennessey
Ruby
Dick
Lucky
The Captain
Sailor
Pam Reeve
Hazel Heath
Peter Dayson
Valerie Humphreys
Stephen Newman
Andy Torble
Peter Dayson
Vivyan Ellacott
Musicians: Ted Heath, Russell Jordan,
James Harding
Musical Director: James Harding
Designer: Anthony Hibberd
Director: Vivyan Ellacott
5
1975
May 14th – 17th, 1975
THE LITTLE FORTRESS
By Georgina Reid
James Martin
Mrs Martin
Sylvia Bell
Julie Briggs
Pete Briggs
Granny Briggs
Theodore Brown
Rev. Harvey Goodall
Miss Pearson
Martin Goldstone
Joan Simpson
Marian Day
Judi Bendon
Robert Quarry
Barbara Hills
Peter Gee
Harold Crane
Barbara Goodman
Designer: Anthony Hibberd
Lighting Design: Pat Nelder
Director: Vivyan Ellacott
This was the premiere production of this play which had won
the first prize in the Redbridge Festival New Play
Competition as part of the 1975 Arts Festival.
6
1975
7
June 11th – 14th, 1975
JOURNEY’S END
By R.C. Sherriff
Captain Hardy
Lieutenant Osborne
Private Mason
Lance-Corporal Broughton
2nd Lieutenant Raleigh
Captain Stanhope
2nd Lieutenant Trotter
2nd Lieutenant Hibbert
C.S.M.
The Colonel
A German soldier
An English soldier
Michael Brackley
Edwin Cotton
David Haines
Larry Dobin
Peter Dayson
Peter Beadle
Keith Norris
Peter Fielder
Bernard Beverley
Roy Wheeler
Andrew Palmer
Robert Quarry
Designed by Anthony Hibberd
Lighting Design: Pat Nelder
Sound & Effects Design: Chris Terry
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1975
8
June 17th – 21st, 1975
BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
By Leonard Gershe
Don Baker
Jill Tanner
Mrs Baker
Ralph Austin
Richard Seager
Cheryl van Hoorn
Heather Chasen
Richard Edmunds
Designed by Anthony Hibberd
Lighting Design: Pat Nelder
Stage Manager: Robert Quarry
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1975
August 13th – 16th, 1975
PRIVATE LIVES
By Noel Coward
Sibyl Chase
Elyot Chase
Victor Prynne
Amanda Prynne
Louis
Cheryl van Hoorn
Vivyan Ellacott
Hamilton McLeod
Eleanor Thomas
Robert Quarry
Designed by Quentin Thomas
Production Manager: Anthony Hibberd
Lighting Design: Pat Nelder
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
9
1975
10
October 22nd – 25th, 1975
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
By Tennessee Williams
Blanche Du Bois
Stanley Kowalski
Stella Kowalski
Harold Mitchell
Steve Hubbell
Eunice Hubbel
Pablo Gonzales
The Young Collector
The Doctor
The Nurse
The Mexican Woman
The Tamale Vendor
A Sailor
Christine Keates
Peter Beadle
Jeanne Beverley
Roger Howsam
Steve Tillett
Brenda Brackley
Peter Dayson
Andrew Palmer
Edwin Cotton
Pat Norris
Maggie Law
Robert Quarry
Larry Dobin
Designed by Bernard Beverley
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1975
11
December 9th – 13th, 1975
THE BOY FRIEND
A Musical by Sandy Wilson
Hortense
Maisie
Dulcie
Fay
Nancy
Polly Browne
Marcel
Pierre
Alphonse
Madame Dubonnet
Bobby van Husen
Percival Browne
Tony
Lord Brockhurst
Lady Brockhurst
Gendarme
Speciality Dancers
Pam Reeve
Sue Lewis
Brenda Brackley
Mary Presland
Julie Cotton
Jeanne Beverley
Roy Wheeler
Peter Fielder
Andrew Palmer
Ruth Galley
Peter Dayson
Michael Brackley
Stephen Newman
Les Smith
Joan Caton
Peter Beadle
Vivyan Ellacott
Terry Lee Mowatt
Chorus: Nicholas Brown, Yolanda Guns,
David Haines, Maggie Law, Janet Proctor,
Robert Quarry
Musicians: Alan Gulliver, Vic Sylvester
Musical Director:
Alan Gulliver
Choreographer:
Terry Lee Mowatt
Designed by
Bernard Beverley
Directed by
Vivyan Ellacott
1975
ONE NIGHT & STUDIO SHOWS IN 1975
Sunday 9th February
MUSIC FOR A WHILE
An entertainment in words and music
Frances Robinson, mezzo soprano
(accompanied by Charles Church)
Roderick Elms, piano
Vivyan Ellacott, narrator
May 1st—3rd , Studio Theatre
FUR FEATHER & FIN
Peter Dayson
Vivyan Ellacott
Barbara Hills
Robert Quarry
Janet Rankin
Eleanor Thomas
May 8th—10th, Studio Theatre
THE PLAY’S THE THING
Peter Dayson
Vivyan Ellacott
Barbara Hills
Robert Quarry
Janet Rankin
Eleanor Thomas
June 5th—7th, Studio Theatre
LOVE FOR SALE
Joy Bahli
Musical Director: Alan Gulliver
Choreographer: Terry Lee Mowatt
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
12
1975
13
December 24th 1975 – January 10th 1976
DICK WHITTINGTON
(42 performances)
Dick Whittington
Fitzwarren / Sultan
Sea Captain
Martha the Cook
Fairy Bowbells/ Princess
Town Crier/ Slave Hassan
Alice Fitzwarren
King Rat
Tommy the Cat
Andrew Betts
Michael Heath
Dennis Leeman
Mark Leeman
Francesca Lucy
Robert Quarry
Cheryl van Hoorn
Michael Watkins
Mak Wilson
The Alma Rippon Dancers
Musical Director:
Ted Heath
Musicians:
Derek Lawrence,
Tony Wyatt
Choreographer:
Francesca Lucy/
Alma Rippon
Lighting by
Pat Nelder
Stage Manager:
Anthony Hibberd
Assistant Stage
Manager:
Nick Richards
Written & Directed by
Vivyan Ellacott
1976
March 17th – 20th, 1976
THE GHOST TRAIN
by Arnold Ridley
Saul Hodgkin
Elsie Winthrop
Richard Winthrop
Peggy Murdock
Charles Murdock
Miss Bourne
Teddie Deakin
Julia Price
Herbert Price
John Sterling
Jackson
Steve Tillett
Mary Presland
Michael Brackley
Gillian Daniels
Andy Palmer
Pat Norris
Peter Dayson
Pam Reeve
Vivyan Ellacott
Robert Quarry
David Haines
Designed by Tony Hibberd
Lighting: Pat Nelder
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
14
1976
April 26th – May 1st, 1976
OKLAHOMA
Music: Richard Rodgers Book & Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Aunt Eller
Curly
Laurey
Ike Skidmore
Fred
Slim
Will Parker
Jud Fry
Ado Annie Carnes
Ali Hakim
Gertie Cummings
Faye
Ellen
Virginia
Vivienne
Sylvia
Aggie Pigtails
Andrew Carnes
Cord Elam
Laurey (in ballet)
Curley (in ballet)
Dancers:
Kim Foreman,
Barbara Luff,
Sandra Osborne,
Jane Wilson
Chorus:
Pauline Bramley,
Debra Burgess,
Joan Caton,
Margaret David,
Margaret Lakey,
Thelma Luff,
Iris Potter,
Mary Presland,
Pam Reeve
Stephen Newman
Brenda Brackley
Ken Brickell
Len Seager
Alan Yeoman
Larry Dobin
Martin Fenwick
Catherine Moore
Doug Girdwood
Phyllis Loveday
Ann Melia
Christine Genes
Sheila Fenwick
Jennifer Leach
Kathleen Valentine
Barbara Luff
Jeffrey Rasbash
Terry Bramley
Andrea Bowler
Keith Harman
Margaret Seacombe,
Irene Turner,
Elsie Wilson,
Alex Barlow,
Peter Bishop,
Peter Fielder,
Peter Franklin,
Bill Gaul,
Eric Luff,
Robert Machin,
Paul Millar,
Don Moore,
Chris Perkins,
Les Smith,
John Wright.
Musical Director: Geoffrey Attwell
Choreographer: Terry Lee Mowatt
Director: Vivyan Ellacott
15
1976
16
1976
May 19th – 22nd , 1976
SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
By Tennessee Williams
Chance Wayne
Bernard Beverley
Princess KosmonopolisRuth Galley
Fly
Alan Stone
George Scudder
Michael Brackley
Hatcher
Peter Fielder
Boss Finlay
Roger Howsam
Tom Junior
Peter Beadle
Aunt Nonnie
Christine Keates
Heavenly
Jeanne Beverley
Charles
Edwin Cotton
Stuff
Andrew Palmer
Miss Lucy
Barbara Hills
Heckler
Peter Dayson
Violet
Gilly Daniels
Edna
Maggie Law
Scotty
Robert Quarry
Bud
Larry Dobin
Pageboy
Nicholas Brown
Man in Bar
Roy Wheeler
Designer: Anthony Hibberd
Lighting Design: Pat Nelder
Director: Vivyan Ellacott
17
1976
June 30th – July 3rd 1976
OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR!
Peter Beadle
Bernard Beverley
Jeanne Beverley
Brenda Brackley
Michael Brackley
Nicholas Brown
Edwin Cotton
Peter Dayson
Larry Dobin
Peter Fielder
Ruth Galley
Tracey Hart
Roger Howsam
Maggie Law
Stephen Newman
Andrew Palmer
Robert Quarry
Pam Reeve
Les Smith
Tessa Southon
Alan Stone
Sheila Taylor
Steve Tillett
Roy Wheeler
Choreographer: Terry Lee Mowatt
Director & Musical Director: Vivyan Ellacott
18
1976
October 13th – 16th, 1976
THE IMPORTANCE OF
BEING EARNEST
By Oscar Wilde
John Worthing, J.P.
Algernon Moncrieff
Rev. Canon Chasuble
Merriman
Lane
Footman
Lady Bracknell
Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax
Cecily Cardew
Miss Prism
Peter Beadle
Peter Dayson
Edwin Cotton
Andrew Palmer
Alan Stone
Alec Wolffe
Ruth Galley
Brenda Brackley
Jeanne Beverley
Christine Keates
Designed by Anthony Hibberd
Lighting design: Pat Nelder
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
19
1976
ONE NIGHT SHOWS & CONCERTS 1976
Sunday 21ST November
ROBERT & CLARA
The Romantic story
of the Schumanns
Eleanor Thomas , Frances Robinson
Vivyan Ellacott, Charles Church
Written by Charles Church
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
20
1976
December 23rd 1976 - January 22nd 1977
MOTHER GOOSE
(46 performances)
Terri Gardener (Mother Goose)
Gareth Armstrong (Prince of Darkness)
Gilly Daniels (Gretchen)
Nigel Ellacott (Priscilla the Goose/ Gaston)
Michael Heath (Squire/ King of Birdland)
Jonathan Kiley (Colin)
Ludmila Nova (Queen of Birdland)
Robert Quarry (Idle Jack)
Eleanor Thomas (Jill)
Anna Lou & Maria (Speciality)
The Alma Rippon Dancers
Musical Director: Ted Heath
Choreographer: Ludmila Nova/ Alma Rippon
Lighting: Pat Nelder
Stage Manager: Anthony Hibberd
Assistant Stage Manager: Nick Richards
Written & Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
21
1977
March 23rd – 26th, 1977
THE MISER
Moliere (translated and adapted by Vivyan Ellacott)
Valère (in love with Elise)
Elise (Harpagon’s daughter)
Cléante (Harpagon’s son)
Harpagon (The Miser)
La Fleche (Cléante’s servant)
Master Simon (a moneylender)
Frosine (a schemer)
Jacques (Harpagon’s servant)
First Servant
Second Servant
Mariane (in love with Cléante)
Justice of the Peace
Clerk to the Justice
Seigneur Anselm
Footmen
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
Peter Dayson
Gilly Daniels
Alex Wolffe
Godfrey Joseph
Robert Quarry
John Bright
Barbara Hills
Keith Harman
Steve Gentry
Dorene Cox
Tracey Hart
Keith Norris
Steve Gentry
Keith Foister
Paul Dayson
Alan Hardy
22
1977
April 27th – 30th, 1977
MOTHER COURAGE
A chronicle of the Thirty Years War by Bertolt Brecht
Translated by Eric Bentley
Music by Paul Dessau
Mother Courage
Kattrin
Eilif
Swiss Cheese
Recruiting Officer
Sergeant
The Cook
Swedish Commander
The Chaplain
Quarter Master
Yvette Pottier
Soldiers, peasants
Ruth Galley
Christine Keates
Peter Dayson
Alec Wolffe
Bernie Beverley
Keith Norris
Roger Howsam
Roy Wheeler
Edwin Cotton
David Haines
Mary Presland
Jacqui Lodge,
Larry Dobin,
Robert Quarry,
Isobel Chaplin
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
23
1977
May 4th – 7th, 1977
MACBETH
William Shakespeare
Duncan
Malcolm
Donaldbain
Macbeth
Banquo
Sergeant
Macduff
Lennox
Ross
Menteith
Angus
Caithness
Fleance
Siward
Young Siward
Seyton
Macduff’s son
Doctor
Porter
First Murderer
Second Murderer
Terry Lamb
Reg Wheeler
David Reed
Peter Beadle
Kit Blockley
Leon Pepall
Stephen Knight
Rob Durham
Harold Chandler
Bernard Beverley
Leon Pepall
Dennis Joyce
Kevin Palmer
George Hall
Robert Hyman
Peter Dayson
Christopher Gee
Derek Hall
Godfrey Joseph
Bob Franklin
Steve Gentry
Lady Macbeth
Lady Macduff
First Weird Sister
Second Weird Sister
Third Weird Sister
Jeanne Beverley
Margot Kenrick
Barbara Hills
Joyce Hall
Marjorie Godwin
Attendants
Paul Dayson
Alan Hardy
Designed by Anthony Hibberd
Lighting: Pat Nelder
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
24
1977
25
1977
July 13th – 16th, 1977
THE FRONT PAGE
By Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur
Wilson, American
Endicott, Post
Murphy, Journal
McCue, City Press
Schwartz, Daily News
Kruger,Commerce
Bensinger, Tribune
Mrs Schlosser
Woodenshoes Eichhorn
Diamond Louis
Hildy Johnson, Herald
Jennie
Mollie Molloy
Sheriff Hartman
Peggy Grant
Mrs Grant
The Mayor
Mr Pincus
Earl Williams
Walter Burns
Carl, a Deputy
Frank, a Deputy
Alec Wolffe
Peter Dayson
Edwin Cotton
Larry Dobin
Robert Quarry
Les Smith
Roy Wheeler
Maggie Law
Steve Tillett
Mike Rankin
Peter Beadle
Ruth Galley
Pam Reeve
Roger Howsam
Mary Presland
Christine Keates
Norman Valentine
Trevor Cox
Keith Harman
Michael Brackley
Martin File
Mark Lane
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
26
1977
August 29th—September 10th
SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE
THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN
By Emlyn Williams
Dr Haggett
Susan Haggett
Gwenny
Mrs Haggett
Ada Haggett
Bruce McRae
Tallant
Rosen
Davenport
Maitland Chandler
Delphine London
Rachel Thomas
Eleanor Thomas
Jennifer Curtis
Sean Mathias
Martin Sadler
Sean Matheson
Paul Foulds
Designed by John Barrington
Stage Manager: Con Murphy
Chief Electrician: Peter McGee
Assisted by David Kidd
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
27
1977
28
September 28th – October 1st, 1977
HAIR
The American Tribal-Love Rock Musical
Book & Lyrics: Gerome Ragni & James Rado
Music: Galt MacDermot
Claude
Berger
Sheila
Ron
Woof
Steve
Hud
Jeanie
Crissy
Paul
Walter
Dionne
Tourist
Steve Fletcher
Peter Dayson
Loretto Rider
Marck Pearlstone
Alec Wolffe
Bill Nabb
Richard Norton
Wendy Garnham
Faith Harman
Larry Dobin
Martin File
Sheila Chitnis
Keith Harman
The Tribe:
Gina Black, Margaret Boylan, Micke Chissick, Katrina Curties, Anne Dayson, Peter Fielder,
Sue Halton, Joanne Josephs, Karen King, Dennis Lane, Ian Lane, Mick Marshall, Jeff Pirie,
Graham Quarry, Dave Quinn, Melanie Rhodes, Debbie Rollins, Ann Sapsford,
Sheila Southon, Brenda Storer, Steve Tillett, Richard Walker, Steve White
Musicians: Laurence Payne, Derek Lawrence, Ian Ruddle, Terry Wyatt
1977
29
1977
30
ONE NIGHT SHOWS IN 1977
Sunday 3rd April
KENNETH MORE requests
THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY
Kenneth More with
Vivyan Ellacott, Roderick Elms, Edna Graham,
Barbara Hills, Eleanor Thomas
Written and directed by Vivyan Ellacott
October 30th
LOVE’S DREAM
(Liszt and his Ladies)
The closing event of the Liszt Festival of London
Readings by Eleanor Thomas and Vivyan Ellacott
Music performed by Frances Robinson and Charles Church
Programme devised by Charles Church *
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
December 4th & December 11th, 1977
NIGHT OF A THOUSAND SHOWS
Peter Beadle, Frances Berger, Johnny Berger, Gina Black,
Brenda Brackley, Michael Brackley, Maureen Butler, Edwin Cotton,
Sue Crudgington, Paul Dayson, Peter Dayson, Larry Dobin,
Martin File, Ruth Galley, Philip Grace, Derek Hall, Joyce Hall,
Faith Harman, Keith Harman, Karen King, Dorothy Lovell,
Joan Lovell, Andy Palmer, Mary Presland, Graham Quarry,
Janet Rankin, Pam Reeve, Loretto Rider, Eileen Rising,
Maureen Rye, Ann Sapsford, Les Smith, Barbara Stephenson,
Brenda Storer, Steve Tillett, Ron Thomas, Sylvia Thomas,
Reg Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Derek White,
Margaret White, Steve White
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Choreographer: Terry Lee Drake
Designer: Tony Hibberd
Lighting Design: Pat Nelder
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1977
December 22nd 1977 - February 4th 1978
SLEEPING BEAUTY
(55 performances)
Freddie Lees (Dame Trott)
Graham Richards (Billy Trott)
Andrew Betts (Prince Florizel)
Vivienne Moore (Princess Aurora)
Peter Dayson (Storyteller/Pongo)
Tracy Hart (Fairy Queen)
Lesley Heath (Lucinda)
Paul Jaynes (Carabosse)
Eric Leroy (King Eric)
Robert Quarry (Scullion)
Terence Suffolk (Captain)
Eleanor Thomas (Queen)
The Alma Rippon Dancers
Musical Director: Ted Heath
Percussion: Terry Wyatt
Choreographer: Terry Lee Drake/Alma Rippon
Lighting by Pat Nelder
Stage Manager: Tony Hibberd
Assistant Stage Manager: Colin Dean
Written & Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
31
1978
32
March 20th - August 12th 1978
HAIR (Touring Production)
The American Tribal-Love Rock Musical
Book & Lyrics: Gerome Ragni &
James Rado
Music: Galt MacDermot
Claude
Berger
Sheila
Woof
Hud
Jeanie
Crissy
Dionne
Tribe
David MacArthur
Trevor Clarke
Helen Sparks
Eric Danot
Ben Ellison
Gilly Daniels
Syd Ralph
Sheila Chitnis
Janet Behan
Honey Boy
Nicholas Cook
Dona Croll
Yvonne Gallagher
David Holloway
Greg Jerome
Victoria Kempton
Lynval May
Sadie Smith
Don Williams
Musicians:
Chris Tingley (piano)
Graham Andrew (guitar)
Mike Tomich/ Stuart Hughes (bass)
Ian Green/ Graham Matthews (drums)
Musical Direction:
Chris Tingley
Scenery & Lighting Design:
John Spradberry
Staged by
Tommy Tucker
Company & Stage Manager:
Chris Norman
Deputy Stage Manager:
Kirsten Oploh
Directed by
Vivyan Ellacott
1978
“HAIR” - TOUR DATES
Week commencing
March 20th
March 27th
April 3rd
April 10th
April 17th?
April 24th
May 1st
May 8th
May 15th
May 22nd
May 29th
June 12th
June 19th
June 26th
July 3rd
July 10th
July 17th
July 24th
July 31st
August 7th
YORK, Theatre Royal
TORQUAY, Princess
WOLVERHAMPTON, Grand
STEVENAGE, Gordon Craig
Week out?
HULL, New Theatre
BRADFORD, Alhambra
SWANSEA, Grand
NEWCASTLE, Theatre Royal
ASHTON UNDER LYNE,
SLOUGH, Planet
BIRMINGHAM, Alexandra
KIRKCALDY, Adam Smith
INVERNESS, Eden Court
NOTTINGHAM, Theatre Royal
CARDIFF, New
POOLE, Towngate
SOUTHSEA, King’s Theatre
PETERBOROUGH, Key
READING, Hexagon
33
1978
March 29th – April 1st, 1978
GREASE
The New 1950s
Rock’n’Roll Musical
By Jim Jacobs and
Warren Casey
34
Miss Lynch
Margery Godwin
Patty Simcox
Andrea Alexander
Eugene Florczyk
Andy Palmer
Jan
Hilary Warrington
Marty
Ruth Driscoll
Betty Rizzo
Loretto Rider
Doody
Alec Wolffe
Roger
Marck Pearlstone
Kenickie
Larry Dobin
Sonny Latieri
Neil Merryweather
Frenchy
Gina Black
SandyDumbrowski Faith Harman
Danny Zuko
Peter Dayson
Vince Fontaine
Jeff Pirie
Johnny Casino
Steve Fletcher
Cha Cha di Gregorio Traci Elster
Teen Angel
Steve White
Burger Palace Boys Paul Dayson,
Martin File
Ivan Franks
Dennis Lane
Ian Lane
Mick Marshall
Stephen O’Connor
Pink Ladies
Janet Aldam
Beverley Goldstone
Joanne Josephs
Babs Luff
Debbie Rollins
Judy Walker
Musicians:
Laurence Payne
Derek Lawrence
Terry Wyatt
Musical Director: Derek Lawrence
Choreographer: Terry Lee Drake
Designer: Anthony Hibberd
Director: Vivyan Ellacott
1978
35
September 20th – 23rd, 1978
HAIR
The American Tribal-Love Rock Musical
Book & Lyrics: Gerome Ragni & James Rado Music: Galt MacDermot
Claude
Berger
Sheila
Woof
Hud
Jeannie
Crissy
Steve
Andy
Steve White (Thu & Sat Eve)
Phil Grace (Wed, Fri & Sat Mat)
Marck Pearlstone (Thu & Sat Eve)
Larry Dobin (Wed, Fri & Sat Mat)
Faith Harman
Ivan Franks
Andy Moore
Gina Black
Loretto Rider
Steve Fletcher
Andy Palmer
The Tribe: Jan Aldam, Andrea Alexander, Steve Celico, Chris Dale, Terry Lee Drake,
Ruth Driscoll, Adam Dryer, Martin File, Margery Godwin, Ian Kober, Dennis Lane, Ian Lane,
Babs Luff, Mick Marshall, Gerri Mulleady, Rich Phillips, Jeff Pirie, Dave Quinn,
Melanie Rhodes, Judy Walker, Richard Walker, Hillary Warrington, Linda White, Alec Wolffe
Musicians: Laurence Payne, Derek Lawrence, Michael Heath, Nick Monnas
Musical Director: Derek Lawrence & Laurence Payne
Dance Director: Terry Lee Drake Sound Design: Roger Colliver
Lighting Design: Steve Crease
Production team: Dave Beer, Roger Williams, Alan Hardy
Director: Vivyan Ellacott
1978
36
1978
37
October 25th – 28th, 1978
THE ROYAL HUNT OF THE SUN
By Peter Shaffer
The Spaniards:
Francisco Pizzaro
Hernando de Soto
Miguel Estete
De Candia
Diego de Trujillo
Martin Ruiz
Young Martin
Salinas
Rodas
Vasca
Domingo
Juan Chavez
Pedro Chavez
Soldier
Fr.Vincente Valverde
Fray Marcos Nizza
Roger Howsam
Edwin Cotton
Michael Brackley
Don Sherwood
Steve Fletcher
Peter Beadle
Paul Gamble
Martin File
Tony King
David Haines
Keith Harman
Dominic Savage
Richard Walker
Eric Luff
Ric Phillips
Roy Wheeler
The Indians:
Atahuallpa
Villac Uma
Challcuchima
Inca Chieftain
Headsman
Felipillo
Manco
Inti Coussi
Oello
Phil Grace
Andy Palmer
Robert Quarry
Ian Kober
Derek Wright
Larry Dobin
Ivan Franks
Jacqui Lodge
Louise Fenwick
Peruvian Indians: Steve Celico,
Lee Chapman, Michael Cole,
Andrew Isbell, Ian Kober,
Paul Lockyer, David Waller
Costumes:
Bristol Old Vic
Lighting Design;
Stephen Crease
Mime sequences:
Terry Lee Drake
Directed by
Vivyan Ellacott
1978
Sun 29th October – 1st November
MORE MUSIC HALL
Jan Aldam
Joy Bahli
Gina Black
Brenda Brackley
Gilly Daniels
Traci Lester
Faith Harman
Hilda Hooper
Janet Rankin
Pam Reeve
Michael Brackley
Nigel Ellacott
John Gadd
Ian Kober
Mick Marshall
Andy Palmer
Mike Rankin
Malcolm Woolard
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Percussion: Terry Wyatt
Choreography: Terry Lee Drake
Stage crew: Alan Hardy
Directed by Vivyan & Nigel Ellacott
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1978
ONE NIGHT SHOWS IN 1978
Sunday 26th February, 1978
AN EVENING WITH FRANZ SHUBERT
Charles Church
Frances Robinson
Vivyan Ellacott
Musicians: Barbara Willis
Anthony Cain
Helen Willis
Peter Hill
Sunday 23rd April
IVOR E. KEYS IN CONCERT
Joy Bahli, Andrew Betts, Charles Church, Nigel Ellacott, Vivyan Ellacott,
Roderick Elms, John Gadd, Peter Gee, Edna Graham, Barbara Hills,
Hilda Hooper, Robert Quarry, Frances Robinson, Eleanor Thomas
Written and Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
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1978
December 16th 1978 - January 27th 1979
ALADDIN
(57 performances)
Roy Kean (Widow Twankey)
Kenneth Barrow (Abanazar)
Adam Daye (Wishee Washee)
Helen Sparks (Princess Balroubadour)
Robert Quarry (P.C. Ho-Pong)
Don Williams (P.C. Hi-Ping)
Adele Warren (Slave of the Ring)
Robin Griffith (Emperor of China)
Terry Sheppard (Aladdin)
Ben Ellison (Genie of the Lamp)
Jacqueline Dorrill (Chinese Girl)
Traci Elster (Chinese Girl)
Faith Harman (Chinese Girl)
Patrick Jacobs (Chinese Boy)
Musical Director: Chris Tingley
Percussion: Terry Wyatt
Choreographer: Helen Sparks
Lighting: Stephen Crease
Stage Manager: Tony Bensusan & Les Groombridge
Written by Vivyan & Nigel Ellacott
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
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1979
March 7th – 10th , 1979
THE FANTASTICKS
By Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt
The Mute
El Gallo
Luisa
Matt
Hucklebee
Bellamy
Henry
Mortimer
Phil Grace
Vivyan Ellacott
Laura Nayman
Steve Fletcher
Don Fletcher
George Phillips
Reg Wheeler
Martin File
Musicians: Laurence Payne (piano),
Andrew Knight (Harp),
Terry Wyatt (Percussion)
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Design: Tony Bensusan
Lighting Design: Stephen Crease
Production team: Marjorie Godwin, Doug Wilson
Directed by
Vivyan Ellacott
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1979
April 25th – 28th, 1979
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
By Edmond Rostand
Translated by Brian Hooker
Cuigy
The Porter
Brissaille
The Musketeer
Lise, wife to Raganeau
First Page Boy
Second Page Boy
Flower Girl
Lady at the Theatre
Her daughter
Christian de Neuvillette
Ligniere
Raganeau, Pastrycook
Le Bret
A Cut-purse
Madeleine Robin, “Roxane”
Her Duenna
Comte de Guice
Vicomte de Valvert
Montfleury, an actor
Cyrano de Bergerac
Bellerose, Theatre Manager
Pastrycook Apprentice
Carbon de Castel-Jaloux
Capuchin Monk
Betrandou the Piper
Sister Marthe
Sister Claire
Sister Marguerite
Ian Kober
Steve Celico
Nigel Standing
Marck Pearlstone
Elisa Tebith
Michael Cole
Andrew Isbell
Babs File
Laura Nayman
Penny Cole
Doug Wilson
David Reed
Martin File
Steve Fletcher
Lee Chapman
Jeanne Beverley
Roma Davis
Martin Fenwick
Robert Quarry
Andy Moore
Reg Wheeler
Jeff Pirie
Michael Cole
Jeff Pirie
Andy Moore
Marck Pearlstone
Hilary Warrington
Laura Nayman
Elisa Tebith
Cadets of Gascoyne:
Steve Celico, Lee Chapman, Michael Cole,
Paul Gamble, Andrew Isbell, Ian Kober,
Andy Moore, David Reed, Nigel Standing
Pastrycooks & Ladies at the Theatre:
Sharon Brown, Penny Cole, Roma Davis,
Babs File, Joanne Fletcher, Caren Howell,
Trudy Neale, Sharon Saunders, Hilary Warrington
Set design: Amanda Fisk
Lighting Design: Stephen Crease
Stage Manager: Tony Bensusan
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
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1979
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1979
May 2nd – 5th, 1979
FESTIVAL GANGWAY
A musical revue
With a cast of 105 Cubs,
Brownies, Scouts, Guides
and Rangers
Musicians:
Laurence Payne,
James Osborne
Terry Wyatt
Derek Lawrence
Bob Muskett
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Choreographer: Ted Fitter
Costumes: Margaret Hawes
Lighting Design: Stephen Crease
Designer: Amanda Fisk
Assistant Director: Jack Smart
Written and Directed by
Vivyan Ellacott
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1979
45
May 16th – 19th 1979
THE THREEPENNY OPERA
By Bertolt Brecht Music: Kurt Weill
Translated by Hugh MacDiarmid
Narrator
Dolly Trull
Mr Peachum
Filch
Mrs Peachum
Matt of the Mint
Macheath
Polly Peachum
Bob the Saw
Dreary Walt
Hook-Fingered Jake
Reverend Kimbell
Tiger Brown
Betty Doxy
Mrs Coaxer
Nelly Bly
Roxy
Jenny Diver
Jailer
Lucy Brown
Constables
Whores
Beggars
Andy Moore
Andrea Alexander
Martin Fenwick
Ian Kober
Barbara Hills
Martin File
Steve Fletcher
Laura Nayman
Steve Celico
Adam Dreyer
Nigel Standing
Doug Wilson
Jeff Pirie
Stephanie Levy
Margery Godwin
Judy Walker
Jeanne Beverly
Elisa Tebith
Marck Pearlstone
Jenny Leach
Jonathan Weinberg , Lee Chapman
Alison Bloom, Babs File, Elaine Kasner, Hilary Warrington
Paul Gamble, Marck Pearlstone, David Reed,
Jonathan Weinberg, Doug Wilson
Musicians:
Chris Holmes,
Barry Reilley,
Chris Holland,
Bob Muskett,
Ian Hughes,
Alan Pash,
Laurence Payne
Musical Director:
Laurence Payne
Designer:
Amanda Fisk
Lighting Design:
Stephen Crease
1979
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1979
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September 13th – 16th & 19th – 22nd , 1979
WEST SIDE STORY
Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Arthur Laurents
The Jets:
Riff
Tony
Action
A-Rab
Baby John
Big Deal
Diesel
Gee-Tar
Mouthpiece
Graziella
Velma
Clarice
Anybodys
Jo-Jo
Carrie
The Sharks:
Bernardo
Chino
Pepe
Marck Pearlstone
Steve Fletcher
Jeff Pirie
Steve White
Doug Wilson
Graham Nash
Steve Weston
Paul Lockyer
David Rose
Tatjana Meerman
Jacqui Lodge
Judy Walker
Faith Harman
Jo Fletcher
Karen Percy
Alan Dryer
Ian Kober
Nigel Standing
Indio
Luis
Anxious
Nibbles
Juano
Sancho
Pedro
Maria
Anita
Consuelo
Rosalia
Francisca
Teresita
Marguerita
David Reed
Tony Taylor
Andy Capaloff
Stephen Parkinson
Alec Wolffe
Adam Dryer
Simon Dryer
Laura Nayman
Nancy Gellman
Jenny Leach
Mary Presland
Loretto Rider
Louise Fenwick
Andrea Alexander
The Adults
Doc
Lt. Schrank
Krupke
Glad Hand
Don Fletcher
Reg Wheeler
Martin Fenwick
Andy Moore
Musicians: Chris Holmes, Ian Payne, Graham Chambers, John Candor,
Chris Holland, Mark Hutchins, Barry Riley, Susan Catmur, Katherine Colledge,
Anna Dryer, Rhiannon Williams, Herther Liddle, Derek Lawrence, Ian Hughes
Musical Director:
Laurence Payne
Designer:
Amanda Fisk
Lighting Design:
Stephen Crease
Sound Design:
Alan Osmond
Costumes:
Marjorie Godwin
& Elaine Kasner
Fight arranger:
Michael Dryer
Stage Manager:
Tony Bensusan
Production team:
Les Groombridge, Doug Wilson,
Dave Beer, Roger Williams,
Roger Colliver, Terry Wyatt
Director/Choreographer:
Vivyan Ellacott
1979
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1979
November 7th – 10th
THE GOLDEN YEARS
OF MUSIC HALL
Gilly Daniels * Nigel Ellacott *
Vivyan Ellacott * Martin Fenwick *
Steve Fletcher * Hilda Hooper *
Roy Kean * Ian Kober *
Laura Nayman * Doug Wilson *
The Elster Sisters
Musicians: Laurence Payne * Terry Wyatt
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Costume Design: Margaret Brice
Lighting Design: Stephen Crease
Written and devised by Nigel Ellacott
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
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1979
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1979
ONE NIGHT SHOWS & STUDIO SHOWS in 1979
February 17th, Town Hall Ilford
MUSIC HALL MEMORIES
For the Mayor’s Charity—Bert Hamilton
Joy Bahli
Gilly Daniels
The Elster Sisters
Nigel Ellacott
Vivyan Ellacott
Hilda Hooper
Roy Kean
Andy Palmer
Pam Reeve
Musicians: Terry Smith, Michael Hatch
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October 28th
AN EVENING
WITH MOZART
Charles Church
Frances Robinson
Barbara Willis
Helen Willis
Barbara Hills
Vivyan Ellacott
Written by Charles Church
December 9th
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
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1979
December 19th 1979 - January 26th
1980
PUSS IN BOOTS
(56 performances)
Freddie Lees (Dame Trott)
Nigel Ellacott (Puss in Boots)
Robert Quarry (Simple Simon)
Brian Honeyball (Colin)
Rosemary Jenner (Princess Rosamond)
Jonathan Caplan (Idle Jack)
James Curran (King Rupert)
Gilly Daniels (Electra)
Peter Dayson (Vampira)
Stephen Fletcher (The Cobbler)
Shealagh Dennis
Danielle Elster
Lyssa Elster
Traci Elster
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Choreographer: Tracie Hart
Designer: Amanda Fisk
Costumes by Margaret Brice
Lighting: Stephen Crease
Stage Manager: Tony Bensusan & Les Groombridge
Written & Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
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