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Transcribed and presented by Greville Watson, 2019
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R.A.T.S.
Rushden Amateur Theatrical Society
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'BABES IN THE WOOD' - 1979
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RUSHDEN AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY
presents
BABES IN THE WOOD
Welcome to our pantomime whether you are a new friend on your first visit to one of our shows or you are old friends.
In 1963 the R.A.T.S. put on their first pantomime ‘Babes in the Wood’ and now some 17 years and 19 shows later we are again performing ‘Babes in the Wood’. Our original Babes have left us and now have babes of their own but a number of us are still left who can remember that first night wondering if our venture would be a success. One of those who lined up with me in the chorus of that first show is now our Dame and one of the dancers is now our producer.
I welcome again our producer, Christine Norman; our musical director Elizabeth McLaughlan and our choreographer, Robina Cooper. I would like to thank them and all the others whose untiring effort and hard work has made this panto possible.
I thank you for your continued support. I trust you will enjoy ‘Babes in the Wood’ – and if you do – please tell your friends.
Ben C.
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| The Story of "Babes in the Wood" |
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In the days of King Richard the Lionheart, when must of England was forest, there were many rogues and robbers. Men like Robin Hood and his band of men who had radical ideas. They robbed the rich to help the poor and they had fun doing it. Others like the Sheriff of Nottingham, whilst maintaining the law, robbed the townsfolk with unjust and heavy taxes to fill their own pockets.
The Sheriff of Nottingham was always broke. He could not raise any more taxes so he arranged to have his wards, the children of his late brother, killed so that he could claim their inheritance. The two vagabonds he employed to do the dirty deed could not bear the sight of blood so they left the babes in the forest to die.
It was there in the forest that Robin and his friend Marian, who was the babes’ nurse, found them. On their return to Nottingham, they met King Richard. He heard the story and made sure that both Robin and the Sheriff got the rewards they deserved.
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RATS Committee
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President--Allen Goulsbra
Secretary--Ian Challen
Vice-Chairman--Ena Carpenter |
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Chairman--Ben Catlin
Treasurer--Mike Walker |
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Pauline Wildman, Christine Norman, Pat Catlin,
Cliff Jeffries, Len Gomm, Spencer Redden
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Social Committee
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Gordon Pateman (Chairman)
Bettina Curson (Treasurer) |
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Glenis Haynes (Secretary) |
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Christine Norman, David Hart, Kaye Rawlins
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Alison Bolton, Aileen Stott, David Stott
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Bob Martin, John Curson, Sarah Page,
Stephen Patrick, Ian Challen
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| Orchestra |
| Piano |
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Bert Ireland |
| Piano |
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Margaret Neal |
| Double Bass |
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Ernie Allen |
| Percussion |
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Reg Ruff |
| Guitar |
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Mark Braithwaite |
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Bob Minney
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Colette Newcombe
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| Musical Numbers |
Overture
The Lusty Month of May
Nursery Rhyme Medley
Floral Dance
Matchstalk Men and Matchstick
Cats and Dogs
Robin Hood
The Lightning Tree
Tie a yellow Ribbon round the
old Oak Tree
All I do is Dream of you
Keet Fit Song
With Cat-like Tread
I'd like to teach the World to sing
Pizzicato
The Good Old Bad Old Days
Misunderstood Bloke
Morningtown Ride
March of the Toys
The Wedding of the Painted Doll |
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Raise your Voices
Come to the Fair
Scarborough Fair
Strawberry Fair
Take me to the Fair
Widdicombe Fair
Summer is a coming in
Summer Nights
Stout Hearted Men
Cavatina
The Robbers' Chorus
Annie's Song
59th Street Bridge Song
'A' you're Adorable
The simple joys of Maidenhood
Congratulations
Finale |
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| Stewards |
H. Binder
A. Binder
P. House
M. Neville
G. Percival
K. Vaughan
P. Smith |
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| Box Office |
Mike Walker
John Matthews
Allen Goulsbra
Pauline Wildman
Tina Curson
Judy Walker
Kaye Rawlins |
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| Programme Sellers |
G. Haynes
M. Coleman
H. Abbott |
F. Redden
S. Redden |
E. Pateman
M. Dawson |
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Ladies' and Gentlemen's Chorus
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Robina Cooper
Christine Norman
Elizabeth McLaughlan
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Duncan Hope
Chris Mynott
Mike Walker
Caroline Hart
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Cast
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MUCH THE MILLER'S SON
MAID MARIAN
LANCELOT
GWENDOLENE
SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM
SHERIFF'S STEWARD
BADDE
GOODDE
DAME PETUNIA PEASBODY
CARPENTER THE DOG
ROBIN HOOD
WILL SCARLET
LITTLE JOHN
ALLAN A DALE
FRIAR TUCK
BUSKER
KING RICHARD
COURT JESTER
AUGUSTUS
NOTTINGHAM CHAMPION |
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STEPHEN PATRICK
AILEEN STOTT
DAVID STOTT
ALISON BOLTON
JOHN JONES
MALCOLM CHAMBERS
JOHN STRINGER
ROBIN CONNAUGHTON
BOB MINNEY
COLETTE NEWCOMBE
SARAH PAGE
IAN CHALLEN
BOB MARTIN
JOHN CURSON
PETER CARPENTER
CHRIS MYNOTT
MIKE WALKER
CAROLINE HART
DUNCAN HOPE
STEVE BALL |
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John Jones, Malcolm Chambers,
Robin Connaughton, John Stringer
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| Ladies Chorus |
Rosemary Keech
Nicolette James
Dorothy Oakey
Sue Newman
Pat Richardson
Jane Moffet
Kim Leader
Claire Simpson
Vicki Redden
Sally Baish
Gill Allen
Julie Tomlin
Mandy Rogers
Heather Taylor |
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| Senior Dancers |
Julie Wilbur
Joanne Bland
Nicola Myers
Claire O'Brien
Claire Pring
Margaret Pateman
Daryl Vasey
Caroline Stafford
Debra Rogers
Sandra Helsdown
Sarah Potts
Nicola Sturgess
Julie Austin |
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Junior
Dancers |
Hayley Thompson
Nicola Sanderson
Lorna Chappel
Krista Neville
Carin Neville
Lisa Nicholson
Bernadette Newcombe
Lisa Hemmington
Martine Woolhouse
Jemma O'Brien
Marianne Walker
Susan Keech
Debbie Asher
Elizabeth Walker
Polly Hope
Tania de Neuman
Maria Asher
Katharyn Walker
Kaye Rawlins
Sally Wood
Abigail Jones
Sarah Cross |
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Gentlemen's
Chorus |
Robin Allen
John Curson
Steve Ball
Gareth Evans
Richard Lack
Mervyn Goddard
Ian Challen
Paul Longland
Douglas Pateman
Bob Martin |
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Production Team
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| Producer: |
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Christine Norman
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| Stage Manager: |
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Pat Catlin
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| Assistant Stage Manager: |
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Len Gomm
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| Musical Director: |
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Elizabeth McLaughlan
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| Accompanist: |
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Bert Ireland
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| Choreographer: |
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Robina Cooper |
| Auditorium Manager: |
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Cliff Jeffries |
| Wardrobe Mistress: |
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Ena Carpenter |
| Assistant Wardrobe Mistress: |
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Bettina Curson |
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| Dressers: |
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Rose Drage
Phyllis Bryant
Olive Ruff
Margaret Coleman
Phyllis Smith
Moyra Smith
Margaret Bland
Jean Wilbur |
| Prompter: |
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Connie Holt |
| Call Boy: |
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Wendy Stott |
| Make-up: |
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Clive Durrant
Kaye Rawlins |
| Assistant to Stage Manager: |
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Christine Smith |
| Properties: |
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Grace Berrill
Len Berrill
Gordon Pateman |
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| Stage Staff: |
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Ken Smith
George Coleman
David Basson
Brian Toby
David Pateman
David Coleman
Tony Dale
Jeff Bradshaw
David Gilbert
Mick Jackson
Chris Ruff
Peter Jackson
Nigel Dimmock
David Green
Len Lewis
Jerry Groome
Dave King
David Gomm |
| Electricians: |
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Roger Norman
Arthur Holloman
John Catlin
Trevor Bailey
Chris Catlin
David Hart |
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| The R.A.T.S. would like to thank . . . |
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The Directors of the Ritz Theatre and Staff for their assistance.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade for their attendance at the Ritz.
The East Northamptonshire Co-operative Society for use of their premises.
Stewards and Programme Sellers.
“Evening Telegraph” for publicity.
Whitworths Holdings.
The Advertisement Donors.
The Headmaster and Caretaker of Alfred Street School.
The Committees of the Windmill and Athletic Clubs.
The Wheatsheaf and the Hensman Hall Management.
Steve Hawes for Photographs.
The Anglia Building Society.
Alison Reid and Margaret Neal for their assistance as accompanists.
George Saxby.
Our Thanks to friends who may not have been named for their support and assistance.
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Patrons
(correct at time of going to press) |
H. Bailey
Mrs. S. Bannerman
Mrs. D. Brown
1st Burton Latimer Cub Scouts
Mr. B. Catlin
Mr. Coggins
Mrs. M. Coleman
Mr. C. Freeman
Mrs. Goodchild
Mr. A. Goulsbra
Mrs. F. Hassall
Mrs. Horsford
Mr. C. Jeffries
Mrs. J. King |
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Mr. J. Matthews
Mrs. M. Maynard
Miss E. Palmer
Mr. Potts
Mr. S. Redden
Mrs. H. Sinfield
Stanwick Playgroup
Mrs. L. Sulphur
Mr. A. G. Watkin
Mr. G. Watkin
Mrs. P. Wildman
1st and 2nd Wollaston Brownies
Mrs. J. Young |
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Patronage Nights
(correct at time of going to press) |
Monday Matinee
1 January 1979 |
| Yelden Village Outing |
Monday Evening
1 January 1979 |
| 1st and 2nd Wollasteon Brownies |
Tuesday Evening
2 January 1979 |
| 1st & 3rd St. Peters Brownies, Irthlingborough |
Saturday Matinee
6 January 1979 |
Ringstead Chapel's Sunday School
Ringstead Playgroup
Northampton Telephones Sports and Social Club
1st Wymington Brownies
A/S Footwear Social Club
Pavenham PTA
Higham Ferrers Girls Brigade |
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Monday Evening
8 January 1979 |
Rotaract Club of Wellingborough
Rushden Friday Darby and Joan Club
1st Higham Ferrers Brownie Pack |
Tuesday Evening
9 January 1979 |
1st Burton Latimer Cub Scouts
2nd Rushden St. Mary's Brownies
2nd Higham Ferrers Brownies
1st Rushden Cub Scouts |
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