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Transcribed and presented by Greville Watson, 2014
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R.A.T.S.
Rushden Amateur Theatrical Society
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'Aladdin' - 1964
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| Rushden Amateur |
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Theatrical Society |
presents
ALADDIN
Based on the Story from THE ARABIAN NIGHTS
Retold as a pantomime by Arnold Peters
With additional words and music by
Philip Garston-Jones
Produced by Charles Gillespie (London)
RITZ - RUSHDEN
Week commencing
January 4th to 9th, 1964
| Daily at 7.15 p.m. |
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Matinee Saturday at 2.15 p.m. |
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The Story of our Pantomime
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Our story is set in the mysterious East in days long ago, the days of magicians and powerful Emperors.
The hero, Aladdin, lived with his old mother, Widow Twankey, in Pekin, where shoe owned the Imperial Laundry. Aladdin fell in love with the Emperor’s daughter, Princess Balroubadour, but His Majesty parted the loving couple as soon as he realised that Aladdin was penniless.
The villainous wizard, Abanazar, then came to Pekin and, pretending to be Aladdin’s long lost uncle, persuaded him to help to find some fabulous treasure which was hidden in a secret cave. Aladdin was trapped in the cave by the wicked Abanazar, but the Genie of the Magic Ring came to his rescue and transported him home laden with priceless jewels and carrying a magic lamp, which Abanazar was determined to steal.
Just as things seemed to be going Aladdin’s way – he had wealth and position and the Emperor was looking more kindly on him – Abanazar managed to steal the lamp by a trick, and spirited Aladdin and his beloved to the opposite ends of the earth. Once again, however, the Genie rescued Aladdin and at last he foiled the evil Abanazar and was able to marry his Balroubadour with the Emperor’s blessing.
J.P.W.
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Producer
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Charles Gillespie
(London)
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Our Producer this year is Charles Gillespie of London. He will be remembered in Rushden for his Production of "Bitter Sweet." He is a very well known Producer of Professional and Amateur Shows, but during the past few months has sung at Covent Garden Opera House.
Charles has starred in such professional shows as "The Chocolate Soldier" and "White Horse Inn." Beingn the dancing Juvenile Lead in "Land of Smiles" and understudying Richard Tauber.
In "Lilac Time" he is possibly the only man to have played both leading roles of Schubert and Baron Schober.
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Musical Director: Enid York
Enid is well known in
musical circles in this district and we are pleased to welcome her again.
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Ballet Mistress: Pat Waite
We welcome again Pat Waite of the Patricia Waite
School of Dancing
as our Ballet Mistress.
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Colin Clarke
Widow Twankey
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Cicely Clarke
Princess Balroubadour
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Lionel Murton
Wishee Washee
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Percy House
Emperor
Tony Hirons
Vizier
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John Booth
Slave of the Lamp
Christine Redden
Spirit of the Ring
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Walter Anker
Aqua Fluorosa
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Cast
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ALADDIN
PRINCESS BALROUBADOUR
WIDOW TWANKEY
ABANAZAR
WISHEE WASHEE
HI DE HI
HO DE HO
SLAVE OF THE LAMP
SPIRIT OF THE RING
EMPEROR
VIZIER
SO SHI
AQUA FLUOROSA
COMRADE LOYBANSKI
ELVIS, THE HORSE
GUARDS
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Irene Turner
Cicely Clarke
Colin Clarke
Bert Catlin
Lionel Murton
Terence Fell
Ian McLaughlan
John Booth
Christine Redden
Percy House
Tony Hirons
Caroline Burnett
Walter Anker
Allen Goulsbra
Bob Anker
Norman Wildman
Richard Ekins
Stuart Graham |
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Dancers
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Carolyn Abbott, Julie Cornwell, Jane Curtis, Carol Goodfellow, Kay Goulsbra, Elizabeth Hufton, Margaret Major, Junice Woolstone.
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Singers
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Elizabeth Betts, Gillian Brown, Iris Davison, Patricia Homans, Susan Horne, Jennifer Smith, Angela Ozier, Joan Vaughan.
Keith Green, Reg Hirons, Barry Matson, Bob Minney, George Mitchell, Keith Vaughan, Michael Walker, Geoffrey Wiggins.
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Juveniles
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Lynda Alderman, Jill Clarke, Sandra Darnell, Ann Dickens, Julie Fisher, Jean Flawn, Helen Gent, Joy Murry, Margaret Payne, Linda Robinson, Linda Rorson, Maureen Skipper.
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The Tiny Tots
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Rena Barnes, Helen Bedells, Kathryn Bland, Beverly Cattell, Jane Desborough, Carol Helsdown, Kim Lawson, Leanda Martin, Lynne Rappitt, Susan Robinson, Mandy Smith, Louise Staples.
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Musical Numbers
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| Childhood Memories |
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Checking the Laundry List |
| Happy Days are Here Again |
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China Tea |
| Bold Gendarmes |
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House of Singing Bamboo |
| Bachelor Boy |
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Hall of the Mountain King |
| The Song of the Vizier |
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Music on a Theme from Pagannini |
| When I Fall in Love |
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White Wedding |
| A Beggar in Love |
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I'm Telling You Now |
| China Town |
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Anywhere I Wander |
| Young and Healthy |
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A Theme from the Nutcracker Suite |
| Keep Fit |
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Painting the Coulds with Sunshine |
| The Dream-maker |
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Sign of the Swinging Cymbal |
| Love is the Sweetest Thing |
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All I Want for Christmas |
| How Wonderful to Know |
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Limehouse Blues |
| Stranger in Paradise |
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The Way You Look Tonight |
| Jewels of the Madonna |
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Great Day |
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Synopsis of Scenes
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| ACT I |
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ACT II |
Prologue
The Market Place of Old Pekin
The Royal Baths
The Royal Gardens
Outside the Cave
The Cave of Jewels
INTERVAL |
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Widow Twankey's Laundry
Modern Laundry
Gardens of the Palace
A Street in Pekin
Russia - London
Abanazar's Palace in Morocco
Aladdin's Palace |
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Orchestra
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Violins
Piano
Trumpets
Trombone
Sax-Clarinets
Bass
Percussion |
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Arthur White (Leader)
Geoffrey Green
Jim Lambert
Michael Chamberlain
Ernest Denton
Ron Benning
Tave Nevett
Alec Sykes
Frank Redgate
Reg Ruff |
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THE POLICEMEN
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Terence Fell
Hi De Hi
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Ian McLaughlan
Ho De Ho
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ELVIS THE HORSE
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Norman Wildman
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Robert Anker
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Caroline Burnett (So shi) with the JUVENILES
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Production Team
Producer: Charles Gillespie
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| Musical Director: |
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Enid York |
| Ballet Mistress: |
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Pat Waite |
| Stage Director: |
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Pat Catlin |
| Stage Manager: |
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Ben Catlin |
| Assistant Stage Manager: |
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Gillian Stringer |
| Auditorium Manager: |
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Cliff Jeffries |
| Accompanist: |
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Jim Lambert |
| Stage Electricians: |
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Alan Mayes,
Bob Tysoe
Arthur Holloman
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| Prompter: |
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Pauline Wildman |
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| Property Master: |
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Ron Burnett |
| Property Mistress: |
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Rosemary Hall |
| Assisted by |
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Dawn Drage,
Janet York,
Chris Barton,
Peter Smith |
| Wardrobe Mistress: |
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Peggy Murton |
| Assisted by: |
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Audry Burnett,
Pat Catlin,
Geraldine Chambers,
Ann Clark,
Rose Drage,
Barbara Fell,
Margaret Worne |
| Call Boy: |
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Dorothy Garley |
| Make-Up: |
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John Williams |
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Stage Staff
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Fred Arnold,
Tony Dale,
Norman Gillet,
Len Gomm,
Mick Hobson,
Keith Horne,
Eric Linnet,
Bob Linnet,
Peter Maund,
George Mayes,
Bill Sinfield,
Ken Smith,
Cliff Surridge,
Brian Tobin [Toby]
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| Scenery by: |
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James Fredericks |
| Costumes by: |
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D. J. Simmons |
| Amplification by: |
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Cliff Pack |
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The Committee wish to thank all those who have so generously given of their time and services to this Show.
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| The R.A.T.S. express grateful thanks to: |
Messrs. W. Hewitt, Knighton, Tysoe and Ritz Staff for their assistance.
The St. John ambulance Brigade for the attendance at the Theatre.
Mr. H. W. Catlin, Headmaster Secondary School for Boys.
Mr. R. Howard for his patience on rehearsal days.
The Advertisers in this Programme.
Gordon Meadows for his co-operation with his Orchestra.
Nene Valley Camera Club for Photographs.
Norman Wildman for Programme cover design.
Rushden Co-operative Society for use of High Street Booking Office.
Higginsons, Trick Cyclist for Cycle.
Norman Weeks for the Song Sheet.
Messrs. A. Mills, J. Osborne, Ron Burnett, S. Redden and E. Bryant for supply and making of Props.
Sharnbrook and North Beds. Operatic Society for their Advertisement.
"Evening Telegraph" for Publicity. |
There must be many Friends whom we have still not named for their kind help, so we say very sincerely and gratefully, thank you one and all. |
The Committee wish to thank all those who have so generously given of their time and services to this Show.
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Stewards
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| John Barker, Alan Binder, Harold Binder, Alan Mason, Eric Sibley and Members of The Round Table. |
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Programme Sellers
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| Hilda House, Margaret Field, Susan Field, Judith Garley, Diana Bird, Susan Minney, Susan Masson, Rosalind Lamford, Eileen Pacey, Nancy Bailey, Karin Jeffries. |
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Committee
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| President: |
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Councillor R. R. Griffiths (Chairman R.U.D.C.) |
| Chairman: |
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Councillor Allen Goulsbra |
| Secretaries: |
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Bernard Palmer, Rosemary Hall |
| Treasurer: |
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Walter Anker |
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Councillor Bert Catlin, Ben Catlin, Pat Catlin, Cliff Jeffries,
Pauline Wildman, John Williams.
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Vice-President: C. Freeman (Past President)
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Patrons
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H. L. Abbott, Esq.
A. Allebone, Esq.
Alan Allebone, Esq.
W. J. Anker, Esq.
S. T. Bayes, Esq.
R. J. Burnett, Esq.
H. W. Catlin, Esq.
L. S. Cherry, Esq.
Mrs. Connie Clark
R. Coles, Esq.
A. C. Colton, Esq.
F. Eady, Esq.
R. A. Evans, Esq.
B. W. Garley, Esq.
W. S. Gilbert, Esq.
A. E. Goulsbra, Esq.
A. Greasley, Esq.
G. G. D. Haigh, Esq.
F. W. Hancock, Esq.
R. W. Hobson, Esq.
A. W. Head, Esq.
F. J. Humphrey, Esq. |
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C. F. Jeffries, Esq.
A. W. C. Knight, Esq.
H. C. C. Knight, Esq.
Dr. B. R. Lumb
D. H. Mackness, Esq.
G. N. Mackness, Esq.
G. E. Morgan, Esq.
D. Marriott, Esq.
G. E. Morrice, Esq.
Mrs. Joan Oberman
R. W. Paragreen, Esq.
W. J. A. Peck, Esq.
S. Redden, Esq.
A. Timpson, Esq.
R. A. Walton, Esq.
G. Whittam, Esq.
N. Wildman, Esq.
J. Williams, Esq.
P. W. Wills, Esq.
A. Wright, Esq.
Mrs. O. Woolston |
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