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January 27th, 1985
TENTH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Musical Direction: Laurence Payne
Opera sequences accompanied by Tom Jackman
Costumes designed by Margaret Brice
Scenery, Lighting & Sound Design: Andrew Stone
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Musical Numbers & Dances staged by Loraine Porter
The ballet “The Lesson of ‘45” specially commissioned
and created by Loraine Porter.
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1985
Danielle Akers
Clare Bond
Joanna Borman
Brenda Brackley
Margaret Brandon
Dawn Brice
Adelle Cohen
Natalie Cole
Debbie Cole
Deborah Chapman
Kim Cutmore
Hayley Davidson
Sally-Ann Fields
Carole Goodwin
Barbara Hills
Hilda Hooper
Becky Hughes
Jacqui Johns
Jenny Leach
Jacqui Lodge
Tina Louise
Michelle Meyer
Vicki Palmer
Loraine Porter
Jennifer Powell
Lesley-Anne Powell
Samantha Pryke
Rachel Roberts
Sally Smith
Tina Smith
Eleanor Thomas
Jenny Treble
Jane Warwick
Bill Bailey
Mark Bajer
Peter Beadle
Keith Burns
Kevin Dowsett
Vivyan Ellacott
Stephen Fischer
Don Fletcher
Gary Hallam
Paul Howard
Gavin Keen
Christopher Marlowe
Stuart Nash
Paul Newman
David Parker
Stephen Paice
Mark Percival
Ian Saunders
Craig Stokes
Nicholas Temple
Maurice Thomas
Brian Walsh
Jez Watt
Reg Wheeler
Derek Wright
The Palmerstone Dancers
&
Children of the
Sylvia Young
Theatre School
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Theatres played in 1985 were:
EDINBURGH, Playhouse
GLASGOW, Pavilion
ABERDEEN, Capital
BIRMINGHAM, Alexandra
SOUTHPORT, Theatre
HULL, New
STOCKPORT, Davenport
LEEDS, City Varieties
HANLEY, Theatre Royal
OXFORD, Apollo
SUNDERLAND, Empire
WIMBLEDON, Theatre
COVENTRY, Apollo
STIRLING, McRobert Centre
BLACKPOOL, Grand
LIVERPOOL, Royal Court
SOUTHAMPTON, Nuffield
BRISTOL, Hippodrome
WOLVERHAMPTON, Grand
NORWICH, Theatre Royal
POOLE, Arts Centre
LINCOLN, Theatre Royal
SHEFFIELD, Crucible (2 weeks)
NORTHAMPTON, Derngate
BATH, Theatre Royal
WIMBLEDON, Theatre
NOTTINGHAM, Theatre Royal
GLASGOW, Pavilion
BOURNEMOUTH, Playhouse
BASILDON, Towngate
STOCKPORT, Davenport
BLACKPOOL, Grand Theatre
HAYES, Beck
SOUTHSEA, King’s
HANLEY, Theatre Royal
GLASGOW, Pavilion
MANCHESTER, Palace
BIRMINGHAM, Hippodrome
1985
Cast Members in 1985 were:
Narrator: Antony Mayne
Ian Gardiner
Frank: Richard Kates
David Dale
Riff-Raff: Keith Burns
Paul Kerryson
Brad Majors: Christopher Marlowe
Stephen Fischer
Janet Weiss: Andrea Lynne Milton
Samantha O’Brien
Grainne Renihan
Rocky Horror: Philip Fry
Mark Hadigan
Bryan Lawrence
Magenta: Judith Eyre
Columbia: Deirdre Forrest
Eddie/Dr Scott: Barry McKenna
Desmond Barritt
James Head
Ghouls: Graham Mulvein
Mark Vince
Charlotte Seago
Trish Ford
Musicians: Malcolm Sircom , Tony Smith
Cyril & Ken Newton
The Stage Management team was
Graham Mulvein, Mark Vince & Charlotte Seago.
The sound operator was Simon King.
February—December, 1985
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
(Second Tour– 1985)
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Judith Eyre as Magenta, 1985 Paul Kerryson, 1985
Keith Burns, Judith Eyre & Deirdre Forest, 1985
Bryen Lawrence, 1985
James Head, 1985
1985
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March 5th - 9th, 1985
GOLDEN YEARS OF MUSIC
HALL
Margaret Brandon
Terri Gardiner
Hilda Hooper
Paul Howard
Michael Hunter
Anna Karen
Paul Kyle
Loraine Porter
Terry Russell
Craig Stokes
Reg Wheeler Chorus:
Adelle Cohen, Natalie Cole, Becky Hughes, Michelle Meyer, Vicki Palmer, Jennifer Powell,
Katie Waples, Lesley-Ann Powell, Hazel Shuck, Tina Smith
Musicians: Laurence Payne, Alan Grant
Euterpic direction: Laurence Payne
Terpsichorean direction: Loraine Porter
Costumic creations: Margaret Brice
Scenic accoutrements: Anthony Courts
Assisted by: Alan Hennigan,
Gavin Keen, Lovell Smalling,
Dick Porter, Richard Stevens,
Pat Waters
Electrical illuminations: Andrew Stone
Thespic direction: Vivyan Ellacott
1985
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Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Choreographer: Loraine Porter
Costume Design: Margaret Brice
Lighting Design: Andrew Stone
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Technical Manager: Andrew Stone
Chaperone: Teresa Akers
Properties: Nicholas Temple
Production Team: John Andrews,
John Evans, Lucy Lawrence,
David Palmer, Dick Porter,
Lovell Smalling, Richard Stevens,
Tom Stevens, Judy Walker, Pat Waters.
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1985
Molly Joanna Borman
Kate Lyanne Compton
Tessie Zoe Palmer
Pepper Samantha Pryke
July Danielle Akers
Duffy Sophie Lawrence
Orphans Tina Debona
Kelly Jones
Donna Young
Annie Rachel Roberts
Miss Hannigan Loraine Porter
Rooster Hannigan Steve Liversedge
Lily St Regis Sylvia Bulley
Oliver Warbucks Reg Wheeler
Grace Farrell Margaret Brandon
Fred McCracken Gary Duff Smith
Bert Healey Vivyan Ellacott
Ronnie Boylan Deborah Chapman
Bonnie Boylan Carol Ann Goodwin
Connie Boylan Jenny Leach
President Roosevelt John Hare
Cordell Hull David Parker
Harold Ickes Mike Horn
Henry Morgenthau Stuart Darby
Down-and-outs,
Servants, Policemen
etc.
Mark Bajer
Kathy Barry
Barbara Clark
Adelle Cohen
Natalie Cole
Margery Godwin
Paul Howard
Becky Hughes
Gavin Keen
Paul Newman
Vicki Palmer
Debra Shears
Nicholas Temple
Musicians:
Laurence Payne,
Chris Holmes,
Lawrence Chamberlain,
Derek Hannigan,
Kate Fish,
Tim Amherst,
Kevin Harrell
April 3rd—13th, 1985
ANNIE Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin Book by Thomas Meehan
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July 10th—13th, 1985
PRIVATES ON PARADE By Peter Nichols Music by Denis King
Major Giles Flack Gary Duff-Smith
Acting Captain Terri Dennis Vivyan Ellacott
Sergeant-Major Reg Drummond Mark Bajer
Temporary Lt. Sylvia Morgan Loraine Porter
Flight Sgt. Kevin Cartwright David Reed
Corporal Len Bonny Hugh Roberts
Lance Corporal Charles Bishop Mark Ward
Ldg. Aircraftman Eric Younglove Nicholas Temple
Private Steven Flowers Stuart Darby
Privates on Parade Paul Howard
Paul Newman
Private on Piano Laurence Payne
Private on Percussion Alan Grant
Lee Trevor Holmes
Cheng Mike Horn
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Choreographer: Loraine Porter
Scenery & Lighting Design:
Andrew Stone
Costume Design: Nigel Ellacott
& Margaret Brice
Properties: Nicholas Cater
Production Manager:
Andrew Stone
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Backstage: Andrew Blewitt,
Jane Hare, Gavin Keen,
Joyce Porter, Dick Porter,
Richard Stevens,
Tom Stevens, Pat Waters
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1985
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July 31st—August 3rd, 1985
MADAM BUTTERFLY By Giacomo Puccini Libretto: Giuseppe Giacosa & Luigi Illica
English translation: R.H. Elkin
Lieut. F.B. Pinkerton Everett Thorburn (31st & 2nd) John Carter (1st & 3rd) Goro Kevin Tillett
Suzuki Hilda Hooper
Sharpless Philip Rock
Cio-Cio-San Phyllis Thorburn (31st & 2nd) Margaret Brandon (1st & 3rd) Imperial Commissioner David Rose
The Bonze Ian Bloomfield
Prince Yamadori David Rose
Sorrow, the child Nadine Hoffman
Kate Pinkerton Lynne McAdam
Servants to Butterfly Paul Howard
Paul Newman
Geishas
Anne-Marie Hetherington
Jacqui Rochester
Helen Broomfield
Monica Garrett
Yolanda Grant
Susan Lane
Sandra Lee
Leora Lipman
Samantha Roberton
Laura Smith
Julie Williams
Conductor:
Edna Graham
Movement:
Loraine Porter
Lighting & Set Design:
Andrew Stone
Costume Designs:
Margaret Brice
& Nigel Ellacott
Perruquier: Jo Young
Stage Manager:
Anthony Courts
Produced by
Vivyan Ellacott
1985
Orchestra: Leader Stephen Dinwoodie First Violins Joanne Creighton,
Jenny Venables, Michael Gray Second Violins Jane Miller, Karen Terry,
Andrew Morris Violas Carole Court, Paul Murphy ‘Cellos Elaine Aukers,
Caroline Hewlett Double-bass Rupert Ring Harp Maria Beattie
Flutes Timothy Taylorson, Jennifer Small Oboe Julia Wilson
Clarinets Sue Mason, Debra Mittell Bassoon Gillkian Broadbridge
Horns Andrew Fletcher, Adrian Small Trumpets Peter Durham, Clive Miller
Trombone Dan Jenkins Percussion Malcolm Ball, Robert Coates
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Rocky Rock Paul Howard
Peggy-Sue Joanne Roberts
Frank Deal Reg Wheeler
Dick Spinner Nicholas Temple
Molly Jenny Treble
The Rocking Meteors
Brad Daryl Elliott
Chuck Paul Kyle
Freddie Paul Cable
The Everley Sisters
Diana Loraine Porter
Lucille Hayley Davidson
Mary-Lou Emma Ruth
The Hoppin’ Boys
Gary Hallam, Marc Irwin, Gavin Keen,
Stuart Nash, Mark Percival, Maurice Thomas
The Hoppin’ Girls
Adelle Cohen, Natalie Cole, Becky Hughes,
Kellie Jones, Jennifer Powell, Jane Warwick
The Backin’ Boys
Ricky Allen, Trevor Holmes, Graeme Nelson
The Backin’ Girls
Joanna Bright, Charlotte Edwards,
Abalene Gould, Zoe Loftin
Musicians: Tom Jackman, Steve Crook,
Martin Roach, Alan Grant
Musical Direction: Tom Jackman
Choreographer: Loraine Porter
Scenery, Lighting & Sound: Andrew Stone
Costumes: Margaret Brice & Nigel Ellacott
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Production team: Jim Barley, Andrew Blewitt,
Mark Joseph, Dick Porter
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1985
September 4th—7th & 10th—14th, 1985
THE ROCKY ROCK ROCK SHOW By Chris Smith & Vivyan Ellacott
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October 9th—12th, 1985
AMADEUS By Peter Shaffer
Antonio Salieri Reg Wheeler
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Daryl Craig-Elliot
Constanze Weber Loraine Porter
Emperor Joseph II Don Fletcher
Count Johann Kilian von Strack Gary Duff-Smith
Count Franz Orsini-Rosenburg David Bennett
Baron Gotterfield van Swieten John Hare
The Venticelli Paul Howard
Paul Kyle
Teresa Salieri Joan Smith
Katerina Cavallieri Jenny Leach
Salieri’s valets Ricky Allen
David Parker
Kapellmeister Bonno Mike Horn
Citizens of Vienna Gavin Keen
Bryan Martin
Graeme Nelson
Production Manager:
Andrew Stone
Stage Manager:
Tony Courts
Directed by
Vivyan Ellacott
1985
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ONE NIGHT SHOWS IN 1985
February 17th
SIXTH ANNUAL KENNY AWARDS
Hosted by Vivyan Ellacott & Barbara Hills
Performance/Director Awards 1984
Brenda Brackley, Margaret Brandon, John Gadd, Ruth Galley, Diane Quadling.
March 29th, Town Hall
CABARET FOR THE MAYOR
Vivyan Ellacott * Hilda Hooper * Paul Howard
Jacqui Johns * Paul Kyle * Loraine Porter
Craig Stokes * Reg Wheeler
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
November 3rd, 1985
ROLL OUT THE BARREL
A nostalgic revue for Ilford AJEX
Vivyan Ellacott * Hilda Hooper
Paul Howard * Paul Kyle
Alan Moore * Loraine Porter
Reg Wheeler
Chorus: Adelle Cohen, Natalie Cole, Becky Hughes,
Michelle Meyer, Katie Waples, Jane Warwick
Musicians: Laurence Payne and Alan Grant
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
December 22nd
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
1985
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Ken Wilson (Dame Semolina)
Gareth Snook (Prince Michael)
Christopher Marlowe (Muddles)
Loraine Porter (Jill)
Teresa Gallagher (Snow White)
Isobel Hurll (Queen Brangemar)
Robert Quarry (Palace Chamberlain)
Andrew Ryan (Igor)
Michelle Hockley
Paul Howard
Jacqui Johns
Paul Kyle
Juveniles: Group One:
Megan Bertie, Amanda Coates,
Mikki Fernandez, Zoe Palmer,
Samantha Plumb, Bronwen Smith,
Anna Welling
Group Two:
Treena Jones, Lee Juniper, Caroline Lockwood,
Katherine Ludlow, Vicki Ludlow,
Laura Mitchell, Charlotte Newbury
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Percussion: Alan Grant
Choreographer: Loraine Porter
Costumes by Margaret Brice
& Nigel Ellacott
Lighting & Sound by Andrew Stone
Technical Director: Andrew Stone
Stage Manager: Anthony Courts
Assistant Stage Managers:
Andrew Ryan, Judy Walker
Written by Nigel Ellacott
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1985
December 19th 1985—January 25th, 1986
SNOW WHITE (50 performances)
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February—December, 1986
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
(Second Tour– 1986)
During 1986 the show played
47 weeks:
HANLEY, Theatre Royal
SHEFFIELD, Crucible
LEWISHAM, Concert Hall
RICHMOND, Theatre
NOTTINGHAM, Theatre Royal
GUILDFORD, Yvonne Arnaud
STOCKPORT, Davenport
WIMBLEDON, Theatre
NOTTINGHAM, Theatre Royal
READING, Hexagon
BLACKPOOL, Grand
BIRMINGHAM, Alexandra
WIMBLEDON, Theatre
ABERDEEN, Capital
GLASGOW, Pavilion
EDINBURGH, Playhouse
HILLINGDON, Beck
HASTINGS, Pavilion
BRIGHTON, The Dome
MANCHESTER, Palace
DUNDEE, Repertory
LEEDS, Grand
POOLE, Towngate
BRISTOL, Hippodrome
DERBY, Playhouse
STEVENAGE, Gordon Craig
KENTISH TOWN, Town & Country Club
HANLEY, Theatre Royal
BIRMINGHAM, Hippodrome
BRIGHTON, The Dome
LIVERPOOL, Empire
BRADFORD, Alhambra
RICHMOND, Theatre
CROYDON, Ashcroft
CATFORD, Lewisham Theatre
BATH, Theatre Royal
BLACKPOOL, Grand
OXFORD, Apollo
STOCKPORT, Davenport
CHICHESTER, Festival
WIMBLEDON, Theatre
WOLVERHAMPTON, Grand
MANCHESTER, Apollo (Wk 1)
1986
Performers during 1986:
Narrator: Peter Thorne, John North
Frank: Bobby Crush
Cameron Stuart,
Jonathan Kiley
Bobby Bannerman
Riff-Raff Kinny Gardner,
Paul Critchlow
Brad Majors Christopher Marlowe
Graeme Smith
Janet Weiss Karyn O’Neill, Jayne Moore,
Julia Howson
Rocky Horror David Ian, Jean Paul Orr
Magenta Elisa Tebith, Adeen Fogle,
Daliah Wood
Columbia Julie Faye
Eddie Simon Fox, Andrew Ryan
Dr Scott Mark Turnbull,
Patrick French
Ghouls Andrew Ryan, Jo-Anne Lee,
Robert Bicknell, Lorinda King,
Marc Seymour, Marc Stevenson
Musical Directors:
Malcolm Sircom, Noel Stevens
with Tony Smith (guitar),
Cyril & Ken Newton (Bass & Drums).
During 1986 the band was augmented with
Alan Miller (saxophone)
Production team: Sarah Bourne, Stage Manager;
Mandy Ankers,Wardrobe.
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March 5th –8th, 1986
THE BOY FRIEND By Sandy Wilson
Hortense Sylvia Bulley
Maisie Loraine Porter
Dulcie Jacqui Lodge
Fay Jacqui Johns
Nancy Vicky Palmer
Polly Browne Louise Fenwick
Marcel Paul Kyle
Pierre Stuart Darby
Alphonse Jeff Crossland
Madame Dubonnet Ruth Galley
Bobby van Husen Daryl Craig-Elliot
Percival Browne Reg Wheeler
Tony Paul Howard
Lord Brockhurst Les Smith
Lady Brockhurst Jenny Leach
Gendarme Dave Lynn
Waiter Gavin Keen
Speciality Dancers Jeff Crossland
Jane Warwick
Chorus: Adelle Cohen,
Michelle Meyer, Stuart Nash
Musicians: Alan Gulliver, Vic Sylvester
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Choreographer: Loraine Porter
Scenery, Lighting & Sound Design:
Andrew Stone
Costume Design: Margaret Brice
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Production team:
Andy Breavington,
Debbie Chapman, David Palmer,
Richard Porter, Pat Stevens
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1986
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March 26th—29th & April 1st—5th, 1986
THE WIZARD OF OZ By Frank L. Baum, adapted by Frank Gabrielson Music & Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Aunt Em Debbie Chapman
Joe Mike Horne
Uncle Henry Don Fletcher
Dorothy Sophie Lawrence (March 26,29, April 2,4) Rachel Roberts (March 27,28; April 1,3,5) Munchkin Mayor Andy Breavington
Munchkin Lady Jacqui Johns
Glinda, the Good Witch Loraine Porter
Wicked Witch of the West Gillian Lee
The Scarecrow Paul Howard
The Tinman Dave Lynn
The Lion Daryl Craig-Elliot
Lord Growlie Gary Duff-Smith
Lady Growlie Margery Godwin
The Wizard of Oz Don Fletcher
First Visiting Witch Debbie Chapman
Second Visiting Witch Jacqui Johns
Tibia, Butler to the Witch Nicholas Temple
A Private Andy Breavington
Ozman, the attendant Steve Eke
1986
Other parts by
Natalie Cole
Alexandra Curtis
Abalene Gould
Carmen Green
Kellie Jones
Katie Waples
Steve Eke
Don Fletcher
Gary Hallam
Mike Horne
Gavin Keen
Nicholas Temple
Munchkins:
Megan Bertie
Amanda Coates
Mikada Fernandez
Katie Haze;;
Treena Jones
Leigh Juniper
Caroline Lockwood
Katie Ludlow
Vicki Ludow
Charlotte Newbury
Zoe Palmer
Samantha Plumb
Bronwen Smith
Joanna Tincey
Claire Warwick
Musical Director: Simon Townley
Designer: Andrew Stone
Choreographer: Loraine Porter
Costume Designs: Margaret Brice &
Nigel Ellacott
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Production Team: Steve Dixon, Michael Inrey,
David Palmer, Richard Porter, Clifford Rozee,
Pat Stevens, Richard Stevens
Chaperones: Vicki Palmer, Joyce Porter
Directed by Shirley Nelson &
Vivyan Ellacott
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Margaret Brandon
Nigel Ellacott
Paul Fuller
Hilda Hooper
Scott Howard
Jacqui Johns
Anna Karen
Loraine Porter
Reg Wheeler
Dancers: Claire Harvey,
Sasha Megraw, Tina Smith
Musicians: Laurence Payne, Alan Grant
Euterpic Direction: Laurence Payne
Terpsichorean direction: Loraine Porter
Costumic Creations: Margaret Brice
Electrical Illuminations: Andrew Stone
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Production Team: Steve Dixon, Richard Porter,
Tom Stevens, Richard Stevens, Pat Stevens
Thespic direction: Vivyan Ellacott
1986
April 29th—May 3rd, 1986
GOLDEN YEARS OF MUSIC HALL
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June 11th—14th, 1986
AMADEUS By Peter Shaffer
Antonio Salieri Reg Wheeler
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Daryl Craig-Elliot
Constanze Weber Loraine Porter
Emperor Joseph II Don Fletcher
Count Johann Kilian v. Strack Gary Duff-Smith
Count Franz Orsini-Rosenburg David Bennett
Baron Gotterfield van Swieten John Hare
The Venticelli Scott Howard
Stuart Nash
Teresa Salieri Joan Smith
Katerina Cavallieri Jenny Leach
Salieri’s valets Marc Irwin
David Parker
Kapellmeister Bonno Mike Horn
Citizens of Vienna Gavin Keen
Steve Eke
Andrew Cochrane
1986
Designed by Andrew Stone
Costumes: Margaret Brice
& Nigel Ellacott
Perruquier: Jo Young
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
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August 7th—10th, 1986
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE By Gioacchino Rossini
Libretto: Cesare Sterbini ; English version: George Mead
Fiorello, servant to Almaviva Bruce Knight
Count Almaviva Anthony Caplan (August 7th & 9th) Thomas Johnson (August 8th & 10th) Figaro, a barber Michael Bundy (August 7th & 8th) Michael Law (August 9th & 10th) Rosina, a wealthy heiress Susan Elliott (August 7th & 9th) Margaret Brandon (August 8th & 10th) Doctor Bartolo David Stowell
Berta, housekeeper Jacqui Rochester
Don Basilio, music master Alan Oliver
Captain of the Guard David Rose
Notary Kevin Tillett
Soldiers William Callcutt
Darren Hymos
Robert Smith
Derek Wright Children
Andrew Chapman, Amanda Coates, Vicki Ludlow,
Laura Mitchell, Helen Keating, Charlotte Newberry,
Zoe Palmer
Conductor:
Edna Graham
Designer:
Andrew Stone
Costumes :
Margaret Brice &
Nigel Ellacott
Stage Manager:
Tony Courts
Producer:
Vivyan Ellacott
1986
Orchestra: Leader: Suzanne Kingham
First Violins: Jenny Venables, Michael Gray,
Joanna Creighton, Peter Leighton-Jones
Second Violins: Karen Terry, Andrew Morris
Violas: Helen Broomfield, Carole Court
‘Cellos: Clifford Maddox, Graham Brown
Double-bass: Martina Connolly
Flutes: Timothy Taylorson, Jennifer Small
Oboes: Martin Monks, Julia Wilson
Clarinets: Graham Quilter, Jane Larter
Bassoons: David Gillot, Stephen Kingham
Trombone: Carolyn Gibson
Percussion: Malcolm Bell, Yvonne Rosen
Harpsichord continuo: Leslie Phillips
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September 10th—14th & 17th—20th, 1986
UNDERNEATH THE ARCHES By Patrick Garland, Brian Glanville & Roy Hudd
Bud Flanagan Reg Wheeler
Chesney Allen John Hare
Jimmy Nervo Robert Quarry
Teddy Knox Nicholas Temple
Charlie Naughton Dave Bennett
Jimmy Gold Dai Dean
Monsewer Eddie Gray John Gadd
Florrie Forde nna Karen
The Great Herbert Steve Eke
Jacquetta de Mille Loraine Porter
A Precious Man Stuart Darby
Seaman Marc Irwin
American Boy Clive Bates
Second American Boy Steve Eke
Sgt Major Flanagan Derek Wellard
Dorcas Loraine Porter
The Duke of Norfolk Derek Wellard
Musicians: John Bruzon, Malcolm Ball,
Martina Connolly, Derek Hannigan,
Christopher Holmes, Stuart Kempster,
Graham Quilter
Musical Director: John Bruzon
Choreographer: Loraine Porter
Technical Director: Andrew Stone
Scenery & Lighting Design:
Andrew Stone
Wardrobe Mistress: Margaret Brice
Wardrobe Supervisor: Nigel Ellacott
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Production team: Steve Dixon,
Mark Keen, Dick Porter,
Clifford Rozee, Pat Stevens,
Richard Stevens
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1986
The Boys & Girls
Andrew Cochrane
Stuart Darby
Gary Hallam
Marc Irwin
Gavin Keen
Stuart Nash
Derek Wellard
Tanya Bertie
Clare Bond
Natalie Cole
Claire Harvey
Jacqui Johns
Loraine Porter
Jayne Warwick
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October 29th—November 1st, 1986
BEAUX AND BELLES Devised by Vivyan Ellacott
Margaret Brandon
Vivyan Ellacott
Hilda Hooper
Loraine Porter
Reg Wheeler
1986
The Boys
Clive Bates
Andy Cochrane
Steve Eke
Gary Hallam
Scott Howard
Marc Irwin
Paul Kyle
The Girls
Tanya Bertie
Clare Bond
Natalie Cole
Adelle Cohen
Amanda Harvey
Claire Harvey
Sacha Megraw
Michelle Meyer
Laura Morgan
Vicki Palmer
Tina Smith
Jenny Stocking
Katie Waples
Palmerstone
Juveniles:
Megan Bertie,
Amanda Coates,
Alex Curtis,
Helen Keating,
Caroline Lockwood,
Vicki Ludow,
Laura Mitchell,
Charlotte Newberry,
Samantha Plumb,
Bronwen Smith
Juniors:
Andrew Chapman,
Mikki Fernandes,
Treena Jones,
Leigh Juniper,
Kathryn Ludlow,
Zoe Palmer,
Joanna Tincey,
Claire Warwick,
Anna Welling
Babies:
Katie Ballard,
Lauren Gold,
Katie Harvey,
Katie Hazell,
Nadine Hoffman,
Debbie Jones,
Sally Powell,
Shelley Smith
Sylvia Young
Theatre School:
Samantha Brooks,
Michelle Cornelius,
Costandia Costi,
Lydia Cumber,
Charlotte Edwards,
Simon Embleton,
Marco Ferraro,
Kelly George,
Melissa Gibson,
Michaela Hale,
Ian Hooper,
Luke Hope,
Kelly Jones,
Joann Kenny,
Scott Lane,
Sophie Lawrence,
Neil McPherson,
Russell Nash,
Horace Oliver,
Prudence Oliver,
James Patten,
Louise Perkins,
Valerie Perkins,
Claire Plonka,
Rachel Roberts,
Calvin Samuels,
Lisa Weldon,
Nadia Williams,
Tim Woodman,
Donna Young
Musical Director: John Bruzon * Choreographer: Loraine Porter * Sound & Lighting Design: Andrew Stone
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
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ONE NIGHT SHOWS IN 1986
February 10th, 1986
SEVENTH ANNUAL KENNY AWARDS
Hosted by Vivyan Ellacott & Barbara Hills
Performance/Director Awards 1985
Brenda Brackley, Margaret Brandon, Daryl Craig-Elliott, Lila Myra,
Loraine Porter, Rachel Roberts, Reg Wheeler.
Sunday 14th December
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
1986
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1986: Puss in Boots Dec 18th 1986 - Jan 31st 1987
(58 performances)
Peter Thorne (Dame Trott)
David Ian (Colin)
Loraine Porter (Electra)
Robert Quarry (King Robert)
Isobel Hurll (Maleficent)
Scott Howard (Puss in Boots)
Anthony Lyn (Idle Jack)
Andrew Ryan (Simple Simon)
Theresa Kartell (Princess )
Derek Wellard (The Cobbler/Ogre)
Jacqui Johns
Paul Kyle
Laura Tapping
Juveniles:
Group One:
Amanda Coates,
Catherine Ludlow,
Vicky Ludlow,
Zoe Palmer,
Samantha Plumb,
Bronwen Smith
Group Two:
Megan Bertie,
Mikada Fernandes,
Caroline Lockwood,
Laura Mitchell,
Charlotte Newberry,
Anna Welling.
Musical Director:
Laurence Payne
Percussion:
Alan Grant
Choreographer:
Loraine Porter
Costumes by Margaret Brice
& Nigel Ellacott
Lighting & Sound by
Andrew Stone
Production Manager:
Andrew Stone
Stage Manager:
Anthony Courts
Assistant Stage Managers:
Andrew Cochran,
Gary Hallam, Judy Walker
Written by
Nigel Ellacott
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
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Dates played in 1987
MANCHESTER, Apollo (Wk 2)
SCARBOROUGH, Apollo
PRESTON, Charter
LEAMINGTON, Royal Spa
HALIFAX, Civic
RICHMOND, Theatre
NOTTINGHAM, Theatre Royal
HANLEY, Theatre Royal
PORTSMOUTH, Guildhall
DARLINGTON, Civic
STOCKPORT, Davenport
SWINDON, Wyvern
WINCHESTER, Theatre Royal
WIMBLEDON, Theatre
DARTFORD, Orchard
CAMBRIDGE, Arts
HACKNEY, Empire
LIVERPOOL, Empire
HANLEY, Theatre Royal
BLACKPOOL, Grand
SWANSEA, Grand
NORTHAMPTON, Derngate
READING, Hexagon
BIRMINGHAM, Hippodrome
LEEDS, Grand
SOUTHSEA, King’s
CROYDON, Ashcroft
MANCHESTER, Palace
BROMLEY, Churchill
ISRAEL – 3 weeks
PETERBOROUGH, Key (2 weeks)
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower
BOLTON, Sports Centre
HARLOW, Playhouse
RICHMOND, Theatre
EDINBURGH, King’s
HULL, New
BRIGHTON, The Dome
CATFORD, Lewisham Theatre
WIMBLEDON, Theatre
HATFIELD, Forum
LINCOLN, The Ritz
BLACKPOOL, Grand
OXFORD, Apollo
BRADFORD, Alhambra
BRISTOL, Hippodrome
NOTTINGHAM, Theatre Royal
1987
Performers during 1987
Narrator: John North, Peter Thorne,
Marc Seymour
Frank: Bobby Bannerman,
Jonathan Kiley, Mark Turnbull
Riff-Raff : Paul Critchlow
Brad Majors : Christopher Marlowe, Andrew Ryan,
Craig Deegan
Janet Weiss: Julia Howson, Julie Faye,
Claire Callaghan
Rocky Horror: Jean-Paul Orr
Magenta: Daliah Wood, Julie Fox
Columbia : Lorinda King, Janet Burgis
Eddie: Marc Seymour
Dr Scott: Mark Turnbull, Roger John Lee
Ghouls: Judy Walker, Mark Diamond, Julie
Fox, Paul Cottingham, Sue Cotter,
Janet Burgis
Musical Director: Malcolm Sircom, Kevin Street
Company & Stage Manager: Marc Vince
Stage Manager: Sarah Bourne; Sound Technician:
Mike Berry; Wardrobe: Mandy Ankers
February—December, 1987
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
(Second Tour– 1987)
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Hercule Poirot Reg Wheeler
Doctor Sheppard Nicholas Temple
Sir Roger Ackroyd Harold Chandler
Geoffrey Raymond Robert Quarry
Major Blunt Howard Platt
Inspector Davies Vivyan Ellacott
Parker John Kitt
Ralph Paton Marc Irwin
Mr Hammond Mike Horn
Caryl Sheppard Liz Calnan
Ursula Bourne Jacqui Johns
Flora Ackroyd Loraine Porter
Mrs Ackroyd Barbara Hills
1987
Lighting Design:
Andrew Stone
Costumes:
Margaret Brice
Directed by
Vivyan Ellacott
March 11th—14th, 1987
ALIBI By Agatha Christie
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April 28th—May 2nd, 1987
GOLDEN YEARS OF MUSIC HALL Devised by Nigel Ellacott
Margaret Brandon
Vivyan Ellacott
Craig Hart
Hilda Hooper
Scott Howard
Anna Karen
Paul Kyle
Loraine Porter
Maudie Wilkins
Maudie & Claudie
1987
With
Clive Bates
Daryl Craig-
Elliott
Steve Eke
Marc Irwin
Paul Kyle
Stuart Nash
Adelle Cohen
Natalie Cole
Jacqui Johns
Ruth Martins
Sasha Megraw
Vicki Palmer
Musicians:
John Bruzon, Nigel Grant
Euterpic direction:
John Bruzon
Terpsichorean direction:
Loraine Porter
Costumic Creations:
Margaret Brice
Electrical illuminations :
Andrew Stone
Thespic Direction:
Vivyan Ellacott
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June 25th—28th & July 1st—4th, 1987
SWEENEY TODD Music & Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Sweeney Todd Reg Wheeler
Mrs Nellie Lovett Loraine Porter
The Beggar Woman Margaret Brandon
Tobias Kevin Tillett
Anthony Derek Wellard
Johanna Carole Court
Judge Turpin John Hare
Beadle Bamford Vivyan Ellacott
Signor Pirelli David Rose
Jonas Fogg Kevin Walke
Ensemble
Musical Director: Edna Graham
Assistant Musical Director: John Bruzon
Scenery, Lighting &
Sound Design: Andrew Stone
Costume Designs: Margaret Brice &
Nigel Ellacott
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Properties: Margaret Crombie
Production Team: Nigel Catmur,
Steve Dixon,Steve Eke, Donald Maxwell,
Clifford Rozee, Joyce Porter
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1987
Daryl Craig Elliott
Darren Hymos
Marc Irwin
Gavin Keen
Paul Kyle
Robert Smith
Kevin Walke
Michael Wallace
Loraine Ely
Kelly Fallis
Linda Frielich
Yolanda Grant
Jenny Leach
Sandra Lee
Jacqui Rochester
Laura Smith
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July 23rd—August 3rd , 1987
CINERAMA, TEL AVIV
August 4th & 5th
HAIFA
August 7th
LAKE GALILEE
ROCKY HORROR SHOW
(Israel 1987)
1987
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August 5th—8th, 1987
LA BOHEME By Giacomo Puccini
Libretto: Giuseppe Giacosa & Luigi Illica
Mimi Carole Court (Aug 5 & 7)
Lynne McAdam (Aug 6 & 8)
Rudolph John Upperton (Aug 5 & 7)
Richard Cartmale (Aug 6 & 8)
Marcel Ian Bloomfield
Colline James Norris
Schaunard David Stowell
Benoit Alan Oliver
Parpignol Kevin Tillett
Musetta Margaret Brandon
Alcindoro Alan Oliver
Custom Official Bruce Knight
Soldiers, vendors, townspeople
Andrew Cochran, Dave Burbidge,
Daryl Craig Elliott, Dai Dean, Steve Eke,
Alan Gulliver, Gary Hallam,
Darren Hymos, John Hughes,
Bruce Knight, Donald Maxwell,
David Rose, Robert Salter, Sean Sweeney,
Nicholas Temple, Kevin Tillett,
Kevin Walke, Derek Wellard,
Philip Gould-Jones
Amanda Black, Alison Benz, Lorraine Ely,
Kelly Fallis, Susan Foster, Monica Garrett,
Yolanda Grant, Sandra Lee, Laura Nayman,
Jacqui Rochester, Adrienne Lunn,
Kimberley Moss
Children:
Gavin Davies, Richard Hudson,
Shooman Perry, Martin Porter,
Stephanie Colter, Jane Gregory,
Sarah Hudson, Caroline Lockwood,
Zoe Palmer, Christy Stewart
Conductor: Edna Graham
Scenery & Lighting Design:
Andrew Stone
Costumes Designed by
Margaret Brice & Nigel Ellacott
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Assistant Director: Robert Salter
Producer: Vivyan Ellacott
1987
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October 28th—31st, 1987
VARIETY SHOWTIME
Margaret Brandon
Nigel Ellacott
Vivyan Ellacott
Hilda Hooper
Loraine Porter
Andrew Ryan
Kevin Tillett
1987
The Company
Katie Ballard
Megan Bertie
Tanya Bertie
Clare Bond
Amanda Coates
Adelle Cohen
Denise Cox
Alex Curtis
Lauren Gold
Deanna Harper
Katie Harvey
Clare Harvey
Katie Hazell
Nadine Hoffman
Denise Hughes
Becky Hughes
Treena Jones
Debbie Jones
Helen Keating
Kerry Lester
Caroline Lockwood
Vickie Ludlow
Kathryn Ludlow
Sacha Megraw
Laura Mitchell
Charlotte Newberry
Zoe Palmer
Vicki Palmer
Samantha Plumb
Sally Powell
Sarah Rouse
Janey Slater
Bronwen Smithy
Shelley Smith
Tina Smith
Lorraine Starkey
Jenny Stocking
Mandi Threadgold
Joannah Tincey
Katie Waples
Clive Bates
Steve Eke
Don Fletcher
Philip Gould-Jones
Gary Hallam
John Hare
Scott Howard
Marc Irwin
Gavin Keen
Paul Kyle
Steve Norton
Musical Director: John Bruzon
Designed by Andrew Stone
Musical numbers staged by
Loraine Porter & Vicki Palmer
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Production team: Michael Bailey,
Richard Porter, Richard Stevens,
Pat Stevens
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
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October 21st—24th, 1987
MURDER ON THE NILE By Agatha Christie
Mustapha, the Steward Nicholas Temple
Abdul Alan Gulliver
Mujibar Steve Eke
Khaled Gary Hallam
Miss ffoliot ffoulkes Barbara Hills
Christina Grant Jacqui Johns
Mr Smith James Norris
Louise Sylvia Bulley
Dr Bessner Robert Quarry
Kay Mostyn Margaret Brandon
Simon Mostyn Howard Platt
Cannon Pennefather Leonard Charles
Jacqueline de Severac Loraine Porter
Captain McNaught Philip Gould-Jones
Designed by Andrew Stone
Costumes: Margaret Brice
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1987
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ONE NIGHT & STUDIO SHOWS IN 1987
February 15th, 1987
8th ANNUAL KENNY AWARDS Hosted by Barbara Hills & Vivyan Ellacott
Performance/Director Awards 1986
Anthony Caplan, Daryl Craig Elliott, John Hare, Nellie Lindsey,
Loraine Porter, Reg Wheeler, Stan Wilkinson.
August 16th, 1987
OPERA STARS OF TOMORROW
Anthony Bell * Judith Benfield * Elizabeth-Ann Davey * Janet Farmer
Susan Foster * Yolanda Grant * Paul Kyle * Veronique Littlewood
Janet Newton * Constance Novis * Tinuke Olafimian
David Stowell * Kevin Tillett * David Turner
Musical Director: Edna Graham
Accompanists: John Bruzon & David Stowell
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
September 23rd-26th, 1987 - Studio Theatre
FROM MIDNIGHT DOWN By Jeremy Turner
Joshua Bellows Philip Gould-Jones
Mr Smith Nicholas Temple
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
October 4th, 1987
NO SAD SONGS
December 13th, 1987
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
1987
Paul Alvarez
Clive Brett
Margaret Brightmore
Ken Campbell
France Chanter
Leonard Charles
Martin Coveney
Michael Coveney
Carrie Deane
Vivyan Ellacott
Eliazbeth England
John Hare
Yvonne Haesendonck
Beryl Hunter
Julian Jones
Brian Maidment
Brian & Audrey Miller
Lila Myra
Howard Platt
Loraine Porter
Liz Robertson
Roma de Roeper
Babs Rogers
Denise Silvey
Joanna Smythe
Edward Tietgen
David Toltek
Cathy Wilson
A tribute to
JAMES COOPER
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1987-1988
Dec 17th 1987 - Jan 30th 1988 (63 performances)
CINDERELLA
Ugly Sisters: Alexis & Krystle
Until Jan 10 Nicholas Temple & David Gillespie
From Jan 12 Nigel Ellacott & Peter Robbins
June Shand (Prince Charming)
Caro Gurney (Dandini)
Iain Rogerson (Buttons)
Kerry-Jane Beddows (Cinderella)
Robert Quarry (The Broker’s Man)
Isobel Hurll (Fairy Godmother)
Peter Carr (Baron Hardup)
Scott Howard (The Lackey)
Jacqui Johns (The Upstairs Maid)
Paul Kyle (The Footman)
Laura Tapping (The Downstairs Maid)
& Sally Chipperfield’s Eskimo Dogs
Juveniles:
Group One: Katie Ballard, Mikada Fernandes, Nadine Hoffman, Debbie Jones,
Zoe Palmer, Joanna Tincey
Group Two: Katie Harvey, Katie Hazel, Treena Jones, Kathryn Ludlow,
Shelley Smith, Anna Welling. and Leigh Juniper
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Percussion: Alan Grant
Choreographer: Loraine Porter
Costumes by Margaret Brice & Nigel Ellacott
Lighting & Sound by Andrew Stone
Stage Manager: Anthony Courts
Assistant Stage Managers: Natalie Cole,
Margaret Crombie, Wayne Eaton,
Steve Eke, James Tapping
Written by Nigel Ellacott
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
David Gillespie had been booked to play Ugly Sister
several months in advance, and then was offered the part of
the Vicar in “Eastenders”, starting rehearsals on Monday
January 11th. It so happened that Nigel Ellacott & Peter
Robbins were playing Ugly Sisters in Aberdeen—where
their panto opened the first week of December and ended
on Sunday January 10th. Although it was a bit of a
scrabble, Nigel and Peter left Scotland Monday morning
and took over in Ilford on Tuesday evening—thus enabling
David Gillespie to accept his TV offer. Having to learn a
new script (though it had been written by Nigel) and
change shows overnight was quite a challenge—but they
rose to it with aplomb!
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1988 Touring dates were:
CHELTENHAM, Everyman
HANLEY, Theatre Royal
ST HELENS, Theatre Royal
BILLINGHAM, Forum
CHICHESTER, Festival
BATH, Theatre Royal
SCARBOROUGH, Futurist
EASTBOURNE, Devonshire Park
HALIFAX, Civic
GLASGOW, Pavilion
LIVERPOOL, Empire
WOLVERHAMPTON, Grand
BOURNEMOUTH, Pavilion
STOCKPORT, Davenport
NORWICH, Theatre Royal,
AYR, Gaiety
WIMBLEDON, Theatre
BIRMINGHAM, Hippodrome
EDINBURGH, Playhouse
CROYDON, Ashcroft
BRISTOL, Hippodrome
HULL, New
MANCHESTER, Palace
NOTTINGHAM, Royal Concert Hall
BLACKPOOL, North Pier
LEEDS, Grand
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower
SOUTHEND, Cliffs Pavilion
SWANSEA, Grand
HANLEY, Theatre Royal
The cast for the 1988 tour was:
Narrator: Marc Seymour
Frank: Mark Turnbull
Riff-Raff: Paul Critchlow
Brad Majors: Craig Deegan
Janet Weiss: Claire Callaghan, Sue Cotter
Rocky Horror: Jean-Paul Orr, David Ian (last weeks only)
Magenta: Julie Fox
Columbia: Lorinda King
Eddie: Paul Cottingham
Dr Scott: Roger John-Lee
Ghouls: Judy Walker, Philippa Blake
The Musical team remained Malcolm Sircom,
Cyril Newton, Ken Newton and Alan Miller.
The stage management team remained Marc Vince,
Sarah Bourne, Judy Walker and Mandy Ankers. Mike Berry
remained on sound and Andy Shaw on lasers.
February—August, 1988
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
(Second Tour– 1988)
1988
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Mark Anthony
Stephen Baker
Desmond Barritt
Peter Chapman
Sue Chapman
Yvonne Collier
Abbe Cornock
Marc Court
Bobby Crush
Arwyn-Ryan Davies
Wayne Eaton
Danny Edwards
Nigel Ellacott
Vivyan Ellacott
Gareth Evans
Mario Frendo
Tim German
Phillip Griffith
Stacey Haynes
Glyn Houston
Beverley Humphreys
Gillian Humphreys
David Ian
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Ria Jones
Yolande Jones
Marjorie Keys
Roy Lance
Audrey Leybourne
Ruth Madoc
Ralph Meanley
Owen Money
Nigel Pivaro
Tessa Pritchard
Zoe Rayner
Julian Redmond
Anna Louise
Marsh Rees
Kim Rosato
Andrew Ryan
Frank Scantori
John Sparkes
Stan Stennett
James Tear
Eleanor Thomas
Jane Threadgold
Mike Todd
Johnny Tudor
Nick Wane Ford
Gavin Warwick
Sue Wayman
Dave Willets
Ronnie Williams
Lynne Winslow
Alex Worrell
Musical Director:
John Quirk
Lighting Design:
Chris Barrett
Sound Design:
Tony Davies
Stage Manager
Brian Martin
Company Manager:
Liz Walker
Directed by
Anthony Lyn &
Mel Warren
Sunday February 7th, 1988
SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE
NIGHT OF 100 STARS
In memory of Con Murphy
In aid of Ty Olwen Cancer Unit
Musicians:
John Quirk
Andrew George
Jeff Pierce
Griff Harris
Martyn Webber
Richard Locke
Peter Williams
Byron Johnson
Catrin David Jones
Julia Davies
Mark Mumford
Abbey Players
Gendros Catholic AOS
Grand Theatre Dancing School
1988
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April 13th 0 16th, 1988
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE By Agatha Christie
Rogers Robert Quarry
Narracott Marcus Tufano
Mrs Rogers Debbie Chapman
Philip Lombard Howard Platt
Vera Claythorne Liz Calnan
Anthony Marston Daryl Craig-Elliott
William Blore Philip Gould-Jones
General Mackenzie Harold Chandler
Emily Brent Barbara Hills
Sir Lawrence Wargrave Reg Wheeler
Doctor Armstrong Nicholas Temple
Production manager: Tony Courts
Lighting Design: Nigel Catmur
Designed by Andrew Stone
Costume Design: Margaret Brice
Assistant Stage Manager: Margaret Crombie
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1988
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April 27th—30th
THE GOLDEN YEARS
OF MUSIC HALL
Margaret Brandon
Terry Duggan
Hilda Hooper
Anna Karen
Little Zoe Palmer
Lee Threadgold
Mandi Threadgold
Reg Wheeler
Chorus:
Adelle Cohen, Natalie Cole, Steve Eke,
Gary Hallam, Claire Harvey, Scott Howard,
Marc Irwin, Paul Kyle, Sasha Megraw,
Michelle Meyer, Vicki Palmer
Musicians: Laurence Payne, Alan Grant
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Choreographer: Loraine Porter
Costumes: Margaret Brice
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Lighting Design: Andrew Stone
Lighting Operation: Nigel Catmur
Production team: Andrew Blewitt,
Richard Stevens, Pat Stevens
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1988
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June 2nd—5th , 1988
DON GIOVANNI BY Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libretto Lorenzo da Ponte
English translation: Vivyan Ellacott
June 2 & 4 June 3 & 5 Leporello Tony Brahms Bruce Knight
Don Giovanni Glyn Paul Ian Bloomfield
Donna Anna Constance Novis Sandra Graham
Commendatore James Norris James Norris
Don Ottavio David Turner Hugh Legg
Donna Elvira Lynne McAdam Carole Court
Zerlina Veronique Littlewood Jacqui Rochester
Masetto James McVicar James McVicar
Ben Abbott
Wayne Eaton
Steve Eke
Lorraine Ely
Kelly Fallis
Philip Gould-Jones
Yolanda Grant
Christine Groves
Gary Hallam
Scott Howard
Manuel Jimenez
Paul Kyle
Sandra Lee
Adrienne Lunn
Beverley Moss
Kimberley Moss
Natasha Roberton
David Rose
Laura Smith
Kevin Tillett
Kevin Walke
Derek Wellard
Conducted by
Edna Graham
Orchestra Leader:
Stephen Dinwoodie
Harpsichord continuo:
Alan Gulliver
Choreographer:
Loraine Porter
Production Manager:
Andrew Stone
Stage Manager:
Tony Courts
Lighting Design:
Nigel Catmur
Costume Design:
Margaret Brice
Produced by
Vivyan Ellacott
1988
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July 13th—16th, 1988
NO, NO NANETTE Music: Vincent Youmans Lyrics: Irving Caesar & Otto Harbach
Book: Otto Harbach & Frank Mandel
Pauline Pam Reeve
Sue Smith Ruth Galley
Billy Early Edwin Cotton
Lucille Brenda Brackley
Nanette Katrina Karwacinski
Tom Trainor Nigel Ward
Jimmy Smith David Bennett
Betty Christine Grove
Winnie Sue Dowsett
Flora Jacqui Lodge
Steve Eke
Diana Fairbairn
Gary Hallam
Ruth Huntman
Harriet John Rose
Jenny Leach
Stuart Nash
Belle Perera
Jeremy Smith
Lee Threadgold
Mandi Threadgold
Derek Wellard
Musical Director: Alan Gulliver
Dances staged by Loraine Porter
Designed by Andrew Stone
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1988
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November 3rd—5th, 1988
CATCH A RISING STAR
Megan Bertie
Vivyan Ellacott
Gary Hallam
Pauline Hannah
Luke Hope
Joann Kenny
Paul Kyle
Vicki Ludlow
Laura Mitchell
Stuart Nash
Horace Oliver
Zoe Palmer
Loraine Porter
Sarah Rouse
Tim Woodman
1988
Chorus:
Katie Ballard
Megan Bertie
Amanda Coates
Adelle Cohen
Natalie Cole
Alex Curtis
Steve Eke
Mikada Fernandez
Deanna Harper
Claire Harvey
Katie Harper
Katie Hazell
Nadine Hoffmann
Denise Hughes
Rebecca Hughes
Debbie Jones
Treena Jones
Leigh Juniper
Helen Keating
Kerry Lester
Caroline Lockwood
Gemma Maguire
Annmarie McGrory
Sarah McGrory
Michelle Meyer
Laura Mitchell
Charlotte Newberry
Samantha Plumb
Sally Powell
Sarah Rouse
Natalie Scott
Bronwen Smith
Owen Smith
Shelley Smith
Tina Smith
Nicholas Temple
Joannah Tincey
Anna Welling
Musicians: Malcolm Ball, Bruce Knight, Nigel Grant
Designed by Andrew Stone * Lighting control: Nigel Catmur * Stage Direction: Tony Courts
Choreography: Loraine Porter & Vicki Palmer * Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
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November 9th—12th 1988
NABUCCO By Giuseppe Verdi
English libretto: Norman Tucker & Tom Hammond
Zachariah Nigel Lennard Nov 9 & 11
John Milne Nov 10 & 12
Nabucco Christopher Davies Nov 9 & 11
Ian Bloomfield Nov 10 & 12
Abigail Susan Elliott Nov 9 & 11
Marie Miller Nov 10 & 12
Anna Lynne McAdam
Ismael John Upperton
Fenena Margaret Brandon
High Priestl Anthony Bell
Abdullah Kevin Tillett
1988
Palace Guards:
Philip Cable
Clive Darville
Steve Eke
Gary Hallam
Paul Hayes
Paul Kyle
Chorus
Peggy Beale
Derek Bell
Alison Benz
Alan Bray
William Callcutt
Ivy Craddock
Jennifer Cresswell
Zoe Elliott
Lorraine Ely
Janet Farmer
Monica Garrett
Jacky Gosai
Yolanda Grant
Hilda Hooper
Darren Hymos
Manuel Jimenez
Norah John
David Keen
Pauline Keen
Renee Krisman
Jenny Leach
Sandra Lee
Lilian McCall
Kimberley Moss
Philip Palmer
Lesley Pestle
Vera Pettit
David Pomfret
Anne Pooley
Dick Rayment
Joyce Rayment
Natasha Roberton
Samantha Roberton
David Rose
Peter Sewell
Laura Smith
Robert Smith
Sean Sweeney
Derek Tatnall
Stella Tatnall
Kevin Walke
Fred Ware
Hilary Waring
Julia Waring
Conducted by Edna Graham
Musical Assistant: Bruce Knight
Orchestra Leader: Stephen Dinwoodie
Scenery & Lighting Design: Andrew Stone
Costumes by Nigel Ellacott & Margaret Brice
(by courtesy of the English National Opera)
Produced by Vivyan Ellacott
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STUDIO THEATRE SHOWS
May 25th—28th, 1988—Studio Theatre A Double Bill:
October 19th—22nd Studio Theatre
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
By Manuel Puig Translated by Allan Baker
Valentin David Ian
Molina Christopher Marlowe
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
October 26th—29th, 1988– Studio Theatre
WIDOWS AND CHILDREN FIRST
By Harvey Fierstein
Ed Reiss Philip Gould-Jones
David Tim Woodman
Arnold Beckoff Nicholas Temple
Mrs Beckoff Barbara Hills
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1988
COMING OUT
by James S. Campbell
Dave Mark Tufano
Simon Paul Kyle
Sue Michelle Akers
Brenda Joann Kenny
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
COMMITMENT
By James S. Campbell
Ellis Derek Wellard
Joanne Laura Kelly
Julia Lucy Samuels
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ONE NIGHT SHOWS IN 1988
January 31st, 1988
RAISING THE ROOF
In aid of St Alban’s Church, with
Margaret Brandon * Terry Duggan * Hilda Hooper
David Ian * Anna Karen * Kevin Tillett
Reg Wheeler * Palmerstone Dancers
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
February 14th
NINTH ANNUAL KENNY AWARDS
Hosted by Barbara Hills & Vivyan Ellacott
Performance/Director Awards 1987
Allan Bignell, Brenda Brackley, Margaret Brandon, Leonard Charles,
Carole Court, Hilda Hooper, Christine Keates, Jacqui Lodge,
Michael May, Loraine Porter, Nicholas Temple.
February 28th
PUCCINI - His Life and Loves
Puccini Reg Wheeler
Albina/Elvira/Narrator Barbara Hills
Carole Court * David Stowell * David Turner
John Upperton * Sian Woodling
Stage Managers: Margaret Crombie & Tony Courts
Lighting Design: Nigel Catmur
Musical Direction: Edna Graham
Piano accompaniment: John Bruzon
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
August 28th
BACK IN BUSINESS GALA SHOW
No cast details given
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Choreographer: Loraine Porter
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
December 11th
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
1988
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Dec 15th 1988 - Jan 28th 1989
BABES IN THE WOOD (66 performances)
Gary Webb (Nurse Glucose)
Loraine Porter (Maid Marian)
Lee Threadgold (Robin Hood)
Robert Quarry (‘Orrible ‘Enry)
Nicholas Temple (Nasty Norman)
Richard Evans (Sheriff of Nottingham)
Steve Eke (Mutch, the Miller’s Son)
Gary Forecast (Alan a Dale)
Gary Hallam (Little John)
Paul Kyle (Will Scarlett)
Sasha Megraw
Lyndsey Edwards Katie Hazell or Ann-Marie McGrory (Jill)
Katie Ballard or Sally Powell (Jack)
Juveniles:
Group One: Michelle Allen, Katie Harvey,
Nadine Hoffman, Sarah Rouse, Joanna Tincey,
Anna Welling
Group Two: Mikada Fernandez, Debbie Jones,
Treena Jones, Kathryn Ludlow,
Natalie Marcou ,Shelley Smith
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Percussion: Alan Grant & Nigel Grant
Choreographer: Loraine Porter
Costumes by Margaret Brice & Nigel Ellacott
Scenery & Lighting Design by Andrew Stone
Lighting & Sound operation: Nigel Catmur
Stage Manager: Anthony Courts
Assistant Stage Managers: Hilton Earl,
Mark Keen, Jarrod Megraw, Stephen Michael
Written by Nigel Ellacott
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
On December 23rd matinee, one week into the run,
Gary Webb banged his leg against the side of the
bed in the Ghost Scene
and suffered some
bruising. He was
advised by the theatre
doctor to “rest his leg” -
and he was replaced for
the evening performance
by Vivyan Ellacott.
Gary did not return to
the show until January
3rd, leaving Vivyan to
cover 16 performances.
1988-1989
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February 15th—18th, 1989
ROMANOFF AND JULIET By Peter Ustinov
First Soldier Paul Kyle
Second Soldier Steve Eke
The General Reg Wheeler
Hooper Moulsworth Don Fletcher
Vadim Romanoff Nicholas Temple
Igor Romanoff Daryl Craig-Elliott
Juliet Moulsworth Loraine Porter
The Spy Robert Quarry
Beulah Moulsworth Jenny Leach
Evdokia Romanoff Barbara Hills
Marfa Vassilievna Zlotochenko Jacqui Johns
Freddie Vanderstuyt Hilton Earl
The Archbishop Harold Chandler
Villagers Clare Harvey
Tina Smith
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Lighting Design: Nigel Catmur
Designer; Andrew Stone
Director: Vivyan Ellacott
1989
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March 29th—April 1st, 1989
BERLIN TO BROADWAY
WITH KURT WEILL Music: Kurt Weill Book: Gene Lerner Lyrics: Various
Margaret Brandon
Vivyan Ellacott
Lorraine Ely
Gary Hallam
Bruce Knight
Lynne McAdam
Samantha Roberton
Steve Eke
Philip Gould-Jones
Andrew Hogg
Paul Kyle
Loraine Porter
John Upperton
Musicians:
Tim Taylorson
Peter Heron
David Clelow
David Storer
Nigel Paterson
Malcolm Ball
Tom Jackman
1989
Musical Director:
Edna Graham
Choreography:
Loraine Porter
Scenery & Lighting Design:
Andrew Stone
Lighting & Sound Control:
Nigel Catmur
Stage Manager:
Tony Courts
ASM—Nick Smy
Directed by
Vivyan Ellacott
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April 26th—29th, 1989 (ILFORD)
May 4th—6th (Millfield Theatre, EDMONTON)
THE GOLDEN YEARS OF MUSIC HALL
Margaret Brandon
Vivyan Ellacott
Hilda Hooper
Constance Novis
Andrew Ryan
Loraine Porter
Reg Wheeler
Adelle Cohen, Steve Eke, Gary Hallam, Clare Harvey,
Andrew Hogg, Becky Hughes, Paul Kyle, Nicola Lush,
Sacha Megraw, Michelle Meyer
Musicians: Laurence Payne, Nigel Grant
Euterpic direction: Laurence Payne
Terpsichorean direction: Loraine Porter
Costumic Creations: Margaret Brice
Electric illuminations & Visual Perspectives: Andrew Stone
Incandescent operative: Nigel Catmur
Guv’nor of the Stage: Anthony Courts
Thespic Direction: Vivyan Ellacott
1989
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June 14th—18th & 21st—24th, 1989
PERCHANCE TO DREAM By Ivor Novello
Huntersmoon, 1818
Sir Graham Rodney Christopher Marlowe
Lydia Lyddington, his mistress Lorraine Ely
Lady Charlotte Fayre, his aunt Emma Hill
Melinda Fayre, her daughter Laura Nayman
William Fayre, her nephew Derek Wellard
Ernestine Flavelle, a singer Scilla Stewart
Mazelli David Rose
Sir Amyas Wendell Jeremy Smith
Aiken, the Butler Hilton Earl
First Flunkey Philip Cable
Second Flunkey Clive Darville
Huntersmoon 1843
Valentine Fayre, William’s son Christopher Marlowe
Veronica, Lydia’s daughter Lorraine Ely
Lady Charlotte Fayre Emma Hill
Melanie, Sir Graham’s niece Laura Nayman
Ernestine Bridport, a retired singer Scilla Stewart
Miss Alicem Chorus Mistress Jenny Leach
Miss Rose, accompanist Jacqui Rochester
The Housekeeper Jean Loader
Thomas, a footman Hilton Earl
The Vicar David Rose
Amelia Natasha Roberton
Lucy Samantha Roberton
Lavinia Laura Smith
Latitia Adrienne Wright
First Usher at the wedding Philip Cable
Second Usher Clive Darville
Huntersmoon 1920s
Bay, Valentine’s grandson Christopher Marlowe
Iris, Bay’s wife Lorraine Ely
Bill Derek Wellard
Melody, Bill’s wife Laura Nayman
1989
Musical Director: Edna Graham
Movement: Loraine Porter
Lighting Design: Nigel Catmur
Technical Manager: Andrew Stone
Costume Design: Nigel Ellacott & Margaret Brice
Production Manager: Tony Courts
Production team: Paul Lewis, Sally Newton, Richard Porter,
Clifford Rozee, Steve Peagrum
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
Guests at Huntersmoon
Anthony Bell,
Manuel Jimenez,
Sean Sweeney,
Natasha Roberton
Bridesmaids
Mikkada Fernandez,
Katie Hazell
Jayne Jones
Ruth Jones
Anna Leigh
Emma Smith
Joannah Tincey
Anna Welling,
65
June 28th—October 17th, 1989
Narrator: Peter Thorne
Frank: Jonathan Kiley
Riff-Raff: Andrew Ryan,
(alternate) Nicholas Mead
Brad: Christopher Marlowe,
(alternate) Geoffrey Stevens
Janet: Amanda Nolan,
(alternate) Joanne Robertson
Rocky: Adam Caine
Magenta: Alison Pollard,
(alternate) Jacqui Johns
Columbia: Samantha Carr
Eddie/Scott: Marc Seymour
For the European Tour: Company Manager :Jackie Dook
Stage Manager: Mark Sherwood
DSM: Jerry Gunn
ASM: Gareth Tyrrell
Follow-spot: Mandy Ankers
Sound: Mike Berry
Lasers: Andy Shaw,
Lighting: Saul Hopwood.
Musical Director: Phil Waddington
with Ken Newton, Cyril Newton,
John Taylor, Ted Platt
Choreographer: Loraine Porter
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
First preview: June 28th
HANNOVER, Aegi Theater
(7 performances)
BERLIN, Freivolksbuhne
(6 performances)
SCHEVENINGEN, Circus
(10 performances)
ANTWERP, Arenberg Theatre
(17 performances)
MUNICH, Museumsaal
(4 performances)
HEERLEN
(2 performances)
UTRECHT
2 performances)
ROTTERDAM
(3 performances)
TILBURG
(1 performance)
BRUSSELS, Circus
(5 performances)
OSTEND, Casino
(2 performances)
Last performance: October 17th
1989
ROCKY HORROR SHOW—European Tour
66
September 27th—30th, 1989
STEPPING OUT By Richard Harris
Mavis Loraine Porter
Mrs Fraser Diana Fairbairn
Lynne Mandi Threadgold
Dorothy Ruth Galley
Maxine Sue Dowsett
Andy Diane Quadling
Geoffrey Clive Bates
Sylvia Jacqui Lodge
Rose Becky Hughes
Vera Christine Keates
Designed by Andrew Stone
Lighting Design: Nigel Catmur
Production Manager: Tony Courts
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1989
67
November 15th—18th, 1989
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR By Gaetano Donizeti Libretto: Salvatore Cammarano
Performed in English
Enrico Ashton Ian Bloomfield Nov 15 & 17
Tony Brahms Nov 16 & 18
Lucia di Lammermoor Carole Court Nov 15 & 17
Jennifer Maybee Nov 16 & 18
Edgardo di Ravenswood Richard Cartmale Nov 15 & 17
Anthony Caplan Nov 16 & 18
Lord Arturo Bucklaw Jonathan Herbert
Raimondo Bidebent Alan Oliver
Alisa Janet Farmer Nov 15 & 17
Scilla Stewart Nov 16 & 18
Normanno Sean Sweeney Nov 15 & 17
David Rose Nov 16 & 18
1989
Wedding Guests
Zoe Elliott
Monica Garrett
Jenny Leach
Kimberley Moss
Katharine Neumann
Anne Pooley
Natasha Roberton
Samantha Roberton
Laura Smith
Hilary Wareing
Edward Boreham
William Colcutt
Nick Davies
Darren Hymos
Manuel Jimenez
Phil Jones
Laurence Richards
Peter Sewell
Julian Waring
Conducted by Edna Graha
Orchestra Leader: Stephen Dinwoodie
Designer: Andrew Stone
Costumes: Margaret Brice & Nigel Ellacott
Lighting Design: Nigel Catmur
Production Manager: Tony Courts
Produced by Vivyan Ellacott
69
STUDIO SHOWS IN 1989
June 1st—3rd, 1989 STUDIO
KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN By Manuel Puig
Translated by Allan Baker
Molina Christopher Marlowe
Valentin David Bardsley
Designed by Andrew Stone
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
September 20th-22nd, 1989 - Studio Theatre
STUDIO SONDHEIM Devised by Stephen Michael
Jason Belne, Simon Hayden, Hilda Hooper,
Helen Jayne, Lynne McAdam,
Laura Nayman, Loraine Porter
Compere: Vivyan Ellacott
Musical Director: Stephen Michael
October 4th—7th—Studio Theatre
THE ELEPHANT MAN By Bernard Pomerance
Frederick Treeves Christopher Barritt
Carr Gomm David Bennett
John Merrick Roy Jestor
Pinhead Lady Jacqui Lodge
Pinhead Lady Lynne McAdam
Policeman Daryl Craig-Elliot
Policeman Terry Vaughan
Conductor Terry Vaughan
Bishop Walsamhow Andy Hough
Porter Daryl Craig-Elliot
Snork David Sismore
Mrs Kendal Lynne McAdam
Princess Alexandra Jacqui Lodge
Lord John Clive Bates
Duchess Jacqui Lodge
Miss Sandwich Jacqui Lodge
Lighting Design: Andrew Stone
Lighting Operator: David Kenning
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
70
ONE NIGHT SHOWS IN 1989
January 29th
VIVA VERDI by Edna Graham & Vivyan Ellacott
Giuseppe Verdi Reg Wheeler
Giuseppina Strepponi Barbara Hills
Carole Court, Heather Fryer, Murray Kimmins,
Ian Bloomfield, Nigel Lennard
Accompanist: Alan Gulliver
Musical Direction: Edna Graham
Lighting Design: Nigel Catmur
Stage Manager: Tony Courts
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
Sunday 26th February
TENTH ANNUAL KENNY AWARDS
Hosted by Vivyan Ellacott & Barbara Hills
Performance/Director Awards 1988
Ian Bloomfield, Dee Davies, Roger Hales, David Ian,
Christine Keates, Jacqui Lodge, John Lowe,
Christopher Marlowe, James Norris.
November 5th
A TRIBUTE TO AUDREY TOMS
Musical Director: Tom Jackman
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
December 10th
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
1989
Solo artistes:
Rodererick Elms
Bob Walters
Loraine Porter
Zoe Palmer
Margaret Brandon
Hilda Hooper
Vivyan Ellacott
Barbara Hills
Reg Wheeler
Companies:
Redbridge Music School
Palmerstone Dancers
Thistles Operatic Society
New Decade Opera
Redbridge Brass
Ivor Evans Opera Company
Forest operatic Society
Woodford Operatic Society
Redbridge Musical Guild
New Essex Choral Society
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1989-1990
December 21st 1989 - February 3rd 1990
ALADDIN (63 performances)
Roy Alvis (Widow Twankey)
Michael Heath (Abanazar)
Loraine Porter (Aladdin)
Robert Quarry (Emperor of China)
Andrew Ryan (Wishee Washee)
Simon Davies (Genie of the Lamp)
Alison Pollard (Princess Balroubadour)
Marc Court (Inspector Li-Li Law)
Nadja Brown (Lotus Blossom)
Luke Hope (Wun-Hung Hi)
Craig Maguire (Wun Hung Lo)
Jacqui Johns (So-Shi / Slave of the Ring)
Heather Worrall (Jasmine Blossom)
Juveniles:
Jodie Harper or Joanne Dixon
(A very special bear)
Group One:
Michelle Allen, Katie Ballard,
Debbie Jones, Anne-Marie
McGrory, Shelley Smith,
Joannah Tincey
Group Two: Katie Hazell,
Katie Harvey, Nadine Hoffman,
Natalie Marcou, Sally Powell,
Wendy Wild
Musical Director:
Laurence Payne
Percussion:
Nigel Grant
Choreographer:
Loraine Porter
Scenery Design:
John Page & Paul Lazell
Costumes by
Margaret Brice & Nigel Ellacott
Lighting Design :
Nigel Catmur
Production Manager: Andrew Stone
Stage Manager:
Anthony Courts
Assistant Stage Managers:
Nicholas Cater, Ian Halverson,
Rob Mitchell-Gears, Bob Walters
Written by Nigel Ellacott
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott