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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 Steve Tillett
Mr Peachum Roger Howsam
Mrs Peachum Barbara Hills
Polly Peachum Valerie Humphreys
Filch Andy Torble
Captain Macheath Michael Heath
Mat of the Mint Stephen Newman
Ben Budge Leonard Byott
Jemmy Twitcher Steve Tillett
Nimming Ned Keith Norris
Wat Dreary Larry Dobin
Crook Gingered Jack Steve Keil
Robin of Bagshot Nick Richards
Harry Paddington Colin Wiseman
Mrs Diana Trapes Daphne Cedar
Jenny Diver Laura Nayman
Mrs Coaxer Rita Saunders
Dolly Trull Lynda Gaye
Betty Doxy Barbara Hills
Mrs Slammekin Sheila Holmes
Suky Tawdry Margaret Seacombe
Molly Brazen Avril Kay
Moll Lay Daphne Regan
Mr Lockit Les Smith
Lucy Lockit Anne Lovelock
Newgate Gaoler Colin Wiseman
Tavern Drawer Harold Crane
Clergyman Leonard Byott
Hangman Nick Richards
Judge Harold Crane
1974 - 1975
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
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1975
3
January 28th – February 1st , 1975
MY FAT FRIEND By Charles Laurence
Henry Freddie Lees
Vicky Olivia Breeze
James David Sulkin
Tom Hamilton McLeod
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1975
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March 26th -29th, 1975
THE ENTERTAINER By John Osborne
Archie Rice Roger Howsam
Phoebe Rice Pat Norris
Billy Rice Edwin Cotton
Frank Rice Bernard Beverley
Jean Rice Jeanne Beverley
William Rice Steve Tillett
Graham Stephen Newman
Britannia Joy Graham
Designer: Anthony Hibberd
Lighting Design: Pat Nelder
Director: Vivyan Ellacott
1975
5
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 Pam Reeve
Joan Hazel Heath
Hennessey Peter Dayson
Ruby Valerie Humphreys
Dick Stephen Newman
Lucky Andy Torble
The Captain Peter Dayson
Sailor Vivyan Ellacott
Musicians: Ted Heath, Russell Jordan,
James Harding
Musical Director: James Harding
Designer: Anthony Hibberd
Director: Vivyan Ellacott
1975
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May 14th – 17th, 1975
THE LITTLE FORTRESS By Georgina Reid
James Martin Martin Goldstone
Mrs Martin Joan Simpson
Sylvia Bell Marian Day
Julie Briggs Judi Bendon
Pete Briggs Robert Quarry
Granny Briggs Barbara Hills
Theodore Brown Peter Gee
Rev. Harvey Goodall Harold Crane
Miss Pearson 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.
1975
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June 11th – 14th, 1975
JOURNEY’S END By R.C. Sherriff
Captain Hardy Michael Brackley
Lieutenant Osborne Edwin Cotton
Private Mason David Haines
Lance-Corporal Broughton Larry Dobin
2nd Lieutenant Raleigh Peter Dayson
Captain Stanhope Peter Beadle
2nd Lieutenant Trotter Keith Norris
2nd Lieutenant Hibbert Peter Fielder
C.S.M. Bernard Beverley
The Colonel Roy Wheeler
A German soldier Andrew Palmer
An English soldier Robert Quarry
Designed by Anthony Hibberd
Lighting Design: Pat Nelder
Sound & Effects Design: Chris Terry
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1975
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June 17th – 21st, 1975
BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE By Leonard Gershe
Don Baker Richard Seager
Jill Tanner Cheryl van Hoorn
Mrs Baker Heather Chasen
Ralph Austin Richard Edmunds
Designed by Anthony Hibberd
Lighting Design: Pat Nelder
Stage Manager: Robert Quarry
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1975
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August 13th – 16th, 1975
PRIVATE LIVES By Noel Coward
Sibyl Chase Cheryl van Hoorn
Elyot Chase Vivyan Ellacott
Victor Prynne Hamilton McLeod
Amanda Prynne Eleanor Thomas
Louis Robert Quarry
Designed by Quentin Thomas
Production Manager: Anthony Hibberd
Lighting Design: Pat Nelder
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1975
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Blanche Du Bois Christine Keates
Stanley Kowalski Peter Beadle
Stella Kowalski Jeanne Beverley
Harold Mitchell Roger Howsam
Steve Hubbell Steve Tillett
Eunice Hubbel Brenda Brackley
Pablo Gonzales Peter Dayson
The Young Collector Andrew Palmer
The Doctor Edwin Cotton
The Nurse Pat Norris
The Mexican Woman Maggie Law
The Tamale Vendor Robert Quarry
A Sailor Larry Dobin
Designed by Bernard Beverley
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1975
October 22nd – 25th, 1975
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE By Tennessee Williams
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December 9th – 13th, 1975
THE BOY FRIEND A Musical by Sandy Wilson
Hortense Pam Reeve
Maisie Sue Lewis
Dulcie Brenda Brackley
Fay Mary Presland
Nancy Julie Cotton
Polly Browne Jeanne Beverley
Marcel Roy Wheeler
Pierre Peter Fielder
Alphonse Andrew Palmer
Madame Dubonnet Ruth Galley
Bobby van Husen Peter Dayson
Percival Browne Michael Brackley
Tony Stephen Newman
Lord Brockhurst Les Smith
Lady Brockhurst Joan Caton
Gendarme Peter Beadle
Speciality Dancers Vivyan Ellacott
Terry Lee Mowatt
Chorus: Nicholas Brown, Yolanda Guns,
David Haines, Maggie Law, Janet Proctor,
Robert Quarry
Musicians: Alan Gulliver, Vic Sylvester
1975
Musical Director:
Alan Gulliver
Choreographer:
Terry Lee Mowatt
Designed by
Bernard Beverley
Directed by
Vivyan Ellacott
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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
1975
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December 24th 1975 – January 10th 1976
DICK WHITTINGTON (42 performances)
Dick Whittington Andrew Betts
Fitzwarren / Sultan Michael Heath
Sea Captain Dennis Leeman
Martha the Cook Mark Leeman
Fairy Bowbells/ Princess Francesca Lucy
Town Crier/ Slave Hassan Robert Quarry
Alice Fitzwarren Cheryl van Hoorn
King Rat Michael Watkins
Tommy the Cat 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
1975
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March 17th – 20th, 1976
THE GHOST TRAIN by Arnold Ridley
Saul Hodgkin Steve Tillett
Elsie Winthrop Mary Presland
Richard Winthrop Michael Brackley
Peggy Murdock Gillian Daniels
Charles Murdock Andy Palmer
Miss Bourne Pat Norris
Teddie Deakin Peter Dayson
Julia Price Pam Reeve
Herbert Price Vivyan Ellacott
John Sterling Robert Quarry
Jackson David Haines
Designed by Tony Hibberd
Lighting: Pat Nelder
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1976
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April 26th – May 1st, 1976
OKLAHOMA Music: Richard Rodgers Book & Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Aunt Eller Pam Reeve
Curly Stephen Newman
Laurey Brenda Brackley
Ike Skidmore Ken Brickell
Fred Len Seager
Slim Alan Yeoman
Will Parker Larry Dobin
Jud Fry Martin Fenwick
Ado Annie Carnes Catherine Moore
Ali Hakim Doug Girdwood
Gertie Cummings Phyllis Loveday
Faye Ann Melia
Ellen Christine Genes
Virginia Sheila Fenwick
Vivienne Jennifer Leach
Sylvia Kathleen Valentine
Aggie Pigtails Barbara Luff
Andrew Carnes Jeffrey Rasbash
Cord Elam Terry Bramley
Laurey (in ballet) Andrea Bowler
Curley (in ballet) Keith Harman
1976
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,
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
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May 19th – 22nd , 1976
SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH By Tennessee Williams
Chance Wayne Bernard Beverley
Princess Kosmonopolis Ruth 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
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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
1976
June 30th – July 3rd 1976
OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR!
Choreographer: Terry Lee Mowatt
Director & Musical Director: Vivyan Ellacott
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October 13th – 16th, 1976
THE IMPORTANCE OF
BEING EARNEST By Oscar Wilde
John Worthing, J.P. Peter Beadle
Algernon Moncrieff Peter Dayson
Rev. Canon Chasuble Edwin Cotton
Merriman Andrew Palmer
Lane Alan Stone
Footman Alec Wolffe
Lady Bracknell Ruth Galley
Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax Brenda Brackley
Cecily Cardew Jeanne Beverley
Miss Prism Christine Keates
Designed by Anthony Hibberd
Lighting design: Pat Nelder
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1976
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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
1976
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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
1976
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March 23rd – 26th, 1977
THE MISER Moliere (translated and adapted by Vivyan Ellacott)
Valère (in love with Elise) Peter Dayson
Elise (Harpagon’s daughter) Gilly Daniels
Cléante (Harpagon’s son) Alex Wolffe
Harpagon (The Miser) Godfrey Joseph
La Fleche (Cléante’s servant) Robert Quarry
Master Simon (a moneylender) John Bright
Frosine (a schemer) Barbara Hills
Jacques (Harpagon’s servant) Keith Harman
First Servant Steve Gentry
Second Servant Dorene Cox
Mariane (in love with Cléante) Tracey Hart
Justice of the Peace Keith Norris
Clerk to the Justice Steve Gentry
Seigneur Anselm Keith Foister
Footmen Paul Dayson
Alan Hardy Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1977
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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 Ruth Galley
Kattrin Christine Keates
Eilif Peter Dayson
Swiss Cheese Alec Wolffe
Recruiting Officer Bernie Beverley
Sergeant Keith Norris
The Cook Roger Howsam
Swedish Commander Roy Wheeler
The Chaplain Edwin Cotton
Quarter Master David Haines
Yvette Pottier Mary Presland
Soldiers, peasants Jacqui Lodge,
Larry Dobin,
Robert Quarry,
Isobel Chaplin
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1977
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May 4th – 7th, 1977
MACBETH William Shakespeare
Duncan Terry Lamb
Malcolm Reg Wheeler
Donaldbain David Reed
Macbeth Peter Beadle
Banquo Kit Blockley
Sergeant Leon Pepall
Macduff Stephen Knight
Lennox Rob Durham
Ross Harold Chandler
Menteith Bernard Beverley
Angus Leon Pepall
Caithness Dennis Joyce
Fleance Kevin Palmer
Siward George Hall
Young Siward Robert Hyman
Seyton Peter Dayson
Macduff’s son Christopher Gee
Doctor Derek Hall
Porter Godfrey Joseph
First Murderer Bob Franklin
Second Murderer Steve Gentry
Lady Macbeth Jeanne Beverley
Lady Macduff Margot Kenrick
First Weird Sister Barbara Hills
Second Weird Sister Joyce Hall
Third Weird Sister Marjorie Godwin
Attendants Paul Dayson
Alan Hardy
Designed by Anthony Hibberd
Lighting: Pat Nelder
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1977
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1977
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July 13th – 16th, 1977
THE FRONT PAGE By Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur
Wilson, American Alec Wolffe
Endicott, Post Peter Dayson
Murphy, Journal Edwin Cotton
McCue, City Press Larry Dobin
Schwartz, Daily News Robert Quarry
Kruger,Commerce Les Smith
Bensinger, Tribune Roy Wheeler
Mrs Schlosser Maggie Law
Woodenshoes Eichhorn Steve Tillett
Diamond Louis Mike Rankin
Hildy Johnson, Herald Peter Beadle
Jennie Ruth Galley
Mollie Molloy Pam Reeve
Sheriff Hartman Roger Howsam
Peggy Grant Mary Presland
Mrs Grant Christine Keates
The Mayor Norman Valentine
Mr Pincus Trevor Cox
Earl Williams Keith Harman
Walter Burns Michael Brackley
Carl, a Deputy Martin File
Frank, a Deputy Mark Lane
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1977
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August 29th—September 10th
SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE
THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN By Emlyn Williams
Dr Haggett Maitland Chandler
Susan Haggett Delphine London
Gwenny Rachel Thomas
Mrs Haggett Eleanor Thomas
Ada Haggett Jennifer Curtis
Bruce McRae Sean Mathias
Tallant Martin Sadler
Rosen Sean Matheson
Davenport Paul Foulds
Designed by John Barrington
Stage Manager: Con Murphy
Chief Electrician: Peter McGee
Assisted by David Kidd
Directed by Vivyan Ellacott
1977
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September 28th – October 1st, 1977
HAIR The American Tribal-Love Rock Musical
Book & Lyrics: Gerome Ragni & James Rado
Music: Galt MacDermot
Claude Steve Fletcher
Berger Peter Dayson
Sheila Loretto Rider
Ron Marck Pearlstone
Woof Alec Wolffe
Steve Bill Nabb
Hud Richard Norton
Jeanie Wendy Garnham
Crissy Faith Harman
Paul Larry Dobin
Walter Martin File
Dionne Sheila Chitnis
Tourist 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
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1977
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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
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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
1977
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March 20th - August 12th 1978
HAIR (Touring Production) The American Tribal-Love Rock Musical
Book & Lyrics: Gerome Ragni &
James Rado
Music: Galt MacDermot
Claude David MacArthur
Berger Trevor Clarke
Sheila Helen Sparks
Woof Eric Danot
Hud Ben Ellison
Jeanie Gilly Daniels
Crissy Syd Ralph
Dionne Sheila Chitnis
Tribe 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
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“HAIR” - TOUR DATES
Week commencing
March 20th YORK, Theatre Royal
March 27th TORQUAY, Princess
April 3rd WOLVERHAMPTON, Grand
April 10th STEVENAGE, Gordon Craig
April 17th? Week out?
April 24th HULL, New Theatre
May 1st BRADFORD, Alhambra
May 8th SWANSEA, Grand
May 15th NEWCASTLE, Theatre Royal
May 22nd ASHTON UNDER LYNE,
May 29th SLOUGH, Planet
June 12th BIRMINGHAM, Alexandra
June 19th KIRKCALDY, Adam Smith
June 26th INVERNESS, Eden Court
July 3rd NOTTINGHAM, Theatre Royal
July 10th CARDIFF, New
July 17th POOLE, Towngate
July 24th SOUTHSEA, King’s Theatre
July 31st PETERBOROUGH, Key
August 7th READING, Hexagon
1978
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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
March 29th – April 1st, 1978
GREASE
The New 1950s
Rock’n’Roll Musical
By Jim Jacobs and
Warren Casey
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September 20th – 23rd, 1978 HAIR The American Tribal-Love Rock Musical
Book & Lyrics: Gerome Ragni & James Rado Music: Galt MacDermot
Claude Steve White (Thu & Sat Eve)
Phil Grace (Wed, Fri & Sat Mat)
Berger Marck Pearlstone (Thu & Sat Eve)
Larry Dobin (Wed, Fri & Sat Mat)
Sheila Faith Harman
Woof Ivan Franks
Hud Andy Moore
Jeannie Gina Black
Crissy Loretto Rider
Steve Steve Fletcher
Andy 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
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1978
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October 25th – 28th, 1978
THE ROYAL HUNT OF THE SUN By Peter Shaffer
The Spaniards:
Francisco Pizzaro Roger Howsam
Hernando de Soto Edwin Cotton
Miguel Estete Michael Brackley
De Candia Don Sherwood
Diego de Trujillo Steve Fletcher
Martin Ruiz Peter Beadle
Young Martin Paul Gamble
Salinas Martin File
Rodas Tony King
Vasca David Haines
Domingo Keith Harman
Juan Chavez Dominic Savage
Pedro Chavez Richard Walker
Soldier Eric Luff
Fr.Vincente Valverde Ric Phillips
Fray Marcos Nizza Roy Wheeler
The Indians:
Atahuallpa Phil Grace
Villac Uma Andy Palmer
Challcuchima Robert Quarry
Inca Chieftain Ian Kober
Headsman Derek Wright
Felipillo Larry Dobin
Manco Ivan Franks
Inti Coussi Jacqui Lodge
Oello Louise Fenwick
Peruvian Indians: Steve Celico,
Lee Chapman, Michael Cole,
Andrew Isbell, Ian Kober,
Paul Lockyer, David Waller
1978
Costumes:
Bristol Old Vic
Lighting Design;
Stephen Crease
Mime sequences:
Terry Lee Drake
Directed by
Vivyan Ellacott
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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
Sun 29th October – 1st November
MORE MUSIC HALL
Musical Director: Laurence Payne
Percussion: Terry Wyatt
Choreography: Terry Lee Drake
Stage crew: Alan Hardy
Directed by Vivyan & Nigel Ellacott
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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
1978
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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
1978
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March 7th – 10th , 1979
THE FANTASTICKS By Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt
The Mute Phil Grace
El Gallo Vivyan Ellacott
Luisa Laura Nayman
Matt Steve Fletcher
Hucklebee Don Fletcher
Bellamy George Phillips
Henry Reg Wheeler
Mortimer 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
1979
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April 25th – 28th, 1979
CYRANO DE BERGERAC By Edmond Rostand
Translated by Brian Hooker
Cuigy Ian Kober
The Porter Steve Celico
Brissaille Nigel Standing
The Musketeer Marck Pearlstone
Lise, wife to Raganeau Elisa Tebith
First Page Boy Michael Cole
Second Page Boy Andrew Isbell
Flower Girl Babs File
Lady at the Theatre Laura Nayman
Her daughter Penny Cole
Christian de Neuvillette Doug Wilson
Ligniere David Reed
Raganeau, Pastrycook Martin File
Le Bret Steve Fletcher
A Cut-purse Lee Chapman
Madeleine Robin, “Roxane” Jeanne Beverley
Her Duenna Roma Davis
Comte de Guice Martin Fenwick
Vicomte de Valvert Robert Quarry
Montfleury, an actor Andy Moore
Cyrano de Bergerac Reg Wheeler
Bellerose, Theatre Manager Jeff Pirie
Pastrycook Apprentice Michael Cole
Carbon de Castel-Jaloux Jeff Pirie
Capuchin Monk Andy Moore
Betrandou the Piper Marck Pearlstone
Sister Marthe Hilary Warrington
Sister Claire Laura Nayman
Sister Marguerite 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
1979
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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
1979
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May 16th – 19th 1979
THE THREEPENNY OPERA By Bertolt Brecht Music: Kurt Weill
Translated by Hugh MacDiarmid
Narrator Andy Moore
Dolly Trull Andrea Alexander
Mr Peachum Martin Fenwick
Filch Ian Kober
Mrs Peachum Barbara Hills
Matt of the Mint Martin File
Macheath Steve Fletcher
Polly Peachum Laura Nayman
Bob the Saw Steve Celico
Dreary Walt Adam Dreyer
Hook-Fingered Jake Nigel Standing
Reverend Kimbell Doug Wilson
Tiger Brown Jeff Pirie
Betty Doxy Stephanie Levy
Mrs Coaxer Margery Godwin
Nelly Bly Judy Walker
Roxy Jeanne Beverly
Jenny Diver Elisa Tebith
Jailer Marck Pearlstone
Lucy Brown Jenny Leach
Constables Jonathan Weinberg , Lee Chapman
Whores Alison Bloom, Babs File, Elaine Kasner, Hilary Warrington
Beggars 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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The Jets:
Riff Marck Pearlstone
Tony Steve Fletcher
Action Jeff Pirie
A-Rab Steve White
Baby John Doug Wilson
Big Deal Graham Nash
Diesel Steve Weston
Gee-Tar Paul Lockyer
Mouthpiece David Rose
Graziella Tatjana Meerman
Velma Jacqui Lodge
Clarice Judy Walker
Anybodys Faith Harman
Jo-Jo Jo Fletcher
Carrie Karen Percy
The Sharks:
Bernardo Alan Dryer
Chino Ian Kober
Pepe Nigel Standing
Indio David Reed
Luis Tony Taylor
Anxious Andy Capaloff
Nibbles Stephen Parkinson
Juano Alec Wolffe
Sancho Adam Dryer
Pedro Simon Dryer
Maria Laura Nayman
Anita Nancy Gellman
Consuelo Jenny Leach
Rosalia Mary Presland
Francisca Loretto Rider
Teresita Louise Fenwick
Marguerita Andrea Alexander
The Adults
Doc Don Fletcher
Lt. Schrank Reg Wheeler
Krupke Martin Fenwick
Glad Hand Andy Moore
1979
September 13th – 16th & 19th – 22nd , 1979
WEST SIDE STORY Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Arthur Laurents
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
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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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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
[
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
1979
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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
1979