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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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'Cinderella' - 1968
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Rushden Amateur Theatrical Society
presents
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CINDERELLA
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VERNE MORGAN
(London) |
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RITZ RUSHDEN
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January 8 - 13, 1968
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| Daily at 7.15 pm |
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Matinee Saturday at 2.15 pm |
| Tuesday performance at 6.15 pm |
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The R.A.T.S. Committee
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| President: |
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R. H. Greenwood, Esq.
(Chairman R.U.D.C.) |
| Chairman: |
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Allen Goulsbra |
| Vice-Chairman |
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Cliff Jeffries |
| Business Manager: |
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Bernard Palmer |
| Secretary: |
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Pauline Wildman |
| Treasurer: |
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Ben Catlin |
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Pat Catlin, Ena Carpenter,
Mike Condon, David Hamblin,
Spencer Redden.
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Once again, we have many new faces in the production team this year and consider ourselves most fortunate to have retained the services of Verne Morgan, producer; Oswald Lawrence, musical director; Joan Hart, who assists him and trained the chorus; also Beryl Rowe who trains the dancers. We extend to all of them a very hearty welcome. We have enjoyed working with them throughout rehearsals again and we are sure you will enjoy the results of their hard work and skill.
Welcome to all of you and thank you for your support. Enjoy yourselves and we look forward to welcoming you again to our 1969 show.
A.E.G. |
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Story
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We doubt very much if there is a member of our audience this evening who does not know the story line of ‘Cinderella’, probably the most popular of all traditional pantomimes. Our production of this charming fairy story is an interpretation of the traditional tale written by Mr Verne Morgan, our professional producer.
Why has ‘Cinderella’ maintained its popularity over the years, unlike fashions and music which change almost as frequently as the British climate? The answer to that is easy, it has all the magic ingredients for success.
Most of us, at one time or another, have day dreamed of a ‘Cinderella’ type situation, even if we have disguised it in a more sophisticated blanket.
You know the story, from rags to riches, back to rags and the inevitable, but oh so essential, time honoured ending of all good pantomimes . . . ‘and they all lived happily ever after’.
Our production has the beautiful little kitchen girl who eventually triumphs and marries her Prince Charming; the wicked, but amusing, ugly sisters; the magic fairy and the comedy relief from Buttons and the brokers men.
But no ‘Cinderella’ production would be complete without the ballroom scene and the Cinderella coach and horses, and the RATS take pride in their professional approach to their annual Christmas pantomime productions
This year the RATS searched the country looking for two ponies to pull the Cinderella coach. At first it was feared the foot and mouth epidemic would foil their attempts, but eventually two ideal ponies were found in Warwickshire
Tonight you will see the result of that search and we are confident you will leave the theatre this evening having enjoyed our show as much as we have enjoyed entertaining you.
M.J.C.
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Our producer, Verne Morgan, has also written the pantomime, and is a well-known producer-actor, author and composer. Apart from pantomime, he has published several books and short stories as well as having many one act plays to his credit. He started writing at the age of seven, appeared in print for the first time at the age of twelve, and at fifteen was writing and singing his own songs as a professional comedian. As an actor he has appeared in a large number of West End successes, as well as many films and television plays. He first began producing musicals at the ripe old age of nineteen, and for the past fifteen years has interspersed the producing of amateur shows with his professional work. He is a pantomime specialist and for a great number of years was one of the best-know pantomime Dames on the professional stage. Since producing our last pantomime he has appeared on television on the continent and this year was adjudicator at the Waterford Festival of Dramatic art.
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Oswald Lawrence
Musical Director
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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
Joan Hart
Ernest Denton
Bob Bayes
David Gomm
Ron Benning
Alec Sykes
John Lambert
Charles Thacker
Frank Redgate
Reg Ruff |
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Joan Hart
Assistant Musical Director
and Chorus Mistress
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Beryl Rowe
Ballet Mistress
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Cicely Langley
Cinderella
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George Mitchell
Baron Hardup
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Joan Vaughan
Fairy Godmother
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Susan Horne
Prince Charming
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Cast
In order of appearance
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| DANDINI |
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Mary Painter |
| BARON HARDUP |
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George Mitchell |
| PRINCE CHARMING |
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Susan Horne |
| NAMBY |
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Bert Catlin |
| PAMBY |
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Clive Durrant |
| BUTTONS |
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Graham Ward |
| CINDERELLA |
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Cicely Langley |
| FAIRY GODMOTHER |
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Joan Vaughan |
| ROUGH |
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Phillip Smith |
| READY |
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Peter Carpenter |
| FOOTMAN |
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John Booth |
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| Synopsis of Scenes |
| ACT I |
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Scene |
1
2
3
4
5
6 |
The Woods
A Footpath in the Forest
The Kitchen
The Sisters' Boudoir
Entrance to the Palace
The Kitchen |
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Scene |
7
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11 |
The Ballroom
Entrance to Palace
The Baron's Back Garden
Entrance to Palace
Royal Palace |
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| Musical Numbers |
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| ACT I |
| Scene 1 |
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John Peel
A hunting we will go
Anyone can be a millionaire
Maggie! Yes Ma!
I do like Kids
The early morning
Let a smile be your umbrella
Galloping Major
Summer Holiday |
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Ain't misbehaving
Everyone clap hands |
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"Presents"
Put on a happy face
Bimbo
Twenty tiny fingers |
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Cinderella
It's a most unusual day
Sisters |
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Too tired to sleep
Dream Ballet - Faust |
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| ACT II |
| Scene 7 |
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The Clock and the Dresden figure
Glow-worm
Simple melody
I love you
One finger, one thumb
Wedding of Jack and Jill
Dancing with tears in my eyes |
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After the ball was over
Three o'clock in the morning |
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Dashing away with the smoothing iron
Oh! Those golden slippers |
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Little black hat
This can't be love
Thank 'u' very much |
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Keys of heaven
Say something stupid
I love you
Humouresque
Puppet on a string |
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Chorus
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Don Fulcher, Geoff Wiggins, Phillip Maddams, Chick Jackson, Richard Wood, John Gudgeons, Reg Hirons, Mick Walker, Danny Davies,
Keith Green.
Lynne Elmore, Connie Holt, Gillian Brown, Margaret Ambury, Pam Fulcher, Angela Ozier, Maureen Morris, Judith Walker, Janet Penn, Janet Mould.
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Senior Dancers
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Carolyn Abbott, Julie Barton, Caroline Burnett, Catherine Carpenter, Julie Fisher, Helen Gent, Margaret Payne, GIllian Parnell,
Bettina Goulsbra.
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Junior Dancers
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Kathryn Bland, Jill Clarke, Mandy Clayton,
Jane Desborough, Teresa Dimmock,
Teresa Hamblin, Carol Helsdown,
Leanda Martin, Jane Rollings, Mandy Smith, Linda Robinson, Anita Hill, Teresa Keller, Elizabeth Espin, Debra Hamblin, Julie Neville, Linda Clayton, Honi Edwards, Janet Davies,
Sally Hale, Anita Olney, Julie Merriman.
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Production Team
Producer: Verne Morgan
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Pat Catlin |
| Deputy Stage Manager: |
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Len Gomm |
| Musical Director: |
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Oswald Lawrence |
| Assistant Musical Director and Chorus Mistress: |
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Joan Hart |
| Ballet Mistress: |
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Beryl Rowe |
| Assistant Stage Manager: |
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Arthur Holloman |
| Auditorium Manager: |
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Cliff Jeffries |
| Accompanists: |
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Joan Hart, Pauline Longland,
Audrey Burnett |
| Stage Electricians: |
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Bob Tysoe Peter Sturgess,
Susan Dupont, David Knighton,
Paddy Davinson |
| Properties: |
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Mick Condon, Ron Burnett,
David Evans, Peggy Hobson,
Stuart Mitchell, Bob Brenchley,
Susan Field, Melvin Carpenter |
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| Wardrobe Mistress: |
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Ena Carpenter |
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Rose Drage,
Freda Redden,
Hilda Abbott,
Ena Jeffries,
Dorothy Lawrence,
Pat Wilson,
Barbara Wiggins,
Beatrice Morris,
Rita Brown,
Margaret Coleman,
Jose Sharp,
Pauline Wildman,
Joyce Brenchley |
| Make-up: |
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David Edwards,
Sheila Goulsbra,
Tony Hirons,
Jenny Moran |
| Call Boy: |
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Ann Brown |
| Prompters: |
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Roland and
Phyllis Evans |
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Stage Staff
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Roger Hulbert,
Tony Dale,
Peter Moran,
Eric Linnet,
David Linnet,
Calvin Phipps,
Bill Sinfield,
Ken Smith,
Norman Jarvis,
Brian Toby,
Chris Ruff,
Mick Hobson,
Roy Norman,
Derek Peck,
David Basson
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| Scenery by: |
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James Fredericks |
| Costumes by: |
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W. A. Homburg Ltd. |
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The Committee wish to thank all those who have given so generously of their time and services to this show.
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| The R.A.T.S. would like to thank |
Messrs. BROWN, KNIGHTON, TYSOE and RITZ STAFF for their assistance.
The ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE for their attendance at the Theatre.
Mr. H. W. CATLIN, Headmaster Secondary School for Boys.
Miss BOYES and Mr. R. HOWARD for their help on rehearsal days at the Schools.
RUSHDEN CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY for the use of the High Street Booking Office.
GORDON MEADOWS for his co-operation with his Orchestra.
The ADVERTISERS in this Programme.
The STEWARDS and PROGRAMME SELLERS.
Mr. DAVID HAMBLIN and Mr. A. HARRINGTON for Parsons Hall which was used for rehearsals.
RON BURNETT for the rehearsal room at The Compasses.
Mr. G. A. BRUCE for duplicating work.
"EVENING TELEGRAPH" for publicity.
GOLDEN WONDER CRISPS, WEETABIX LTD for the supply of props.
RON BURNETT and Mrs. S. CONDON for the making of props.
Mrs. E. PALMER, Mrs. BLAND, Mrs. SMITH and WARDROBE STAFF for making costumes.
The MOTHERS for allowing their children to take part in this pantomime and jespecially those who have made costumes and Mrs. E. Carpenter of "BUTTONS AND BOWS" for the designs.
All the students who entered the cover design competition.
Mrs. GRASBY for ponies.
PETERBOROUGH CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY for coach.
Mr. CHRISTOPHER SPENCER for transporting and care of ponies.
RUSHDEN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY for photographs.
NORMAN WILDMAN for cover design. |
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. |
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Vice Presidents and Patrons
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Past Presidents:
C. Freeman, Esq., R. R. Griffiths, Esq., A. A. Allebone, Esq.,
Mrs. D. E. Shrive, Mrs. Audrey Perkins |
Mrs. Fairey
D. H. Mackness, Esq.
A. J. Frost, Esq.
W. J. A. Peck, Esq.
S. Mitchell, Esq.
H. Willmott, Esq.
F. W. Hancock, Esq.
Mrs. A. Head
A. Greasley, Esq.
C. J. May, Esq.
Thomas F. Young, Esq. |
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W. D. Perkins, Esq.
S. Redden, Esq.
Miss E. Palmer
Mrs. A. U. Muxlow
Mrs. J. H. Oberman
A. Goulsbra, Esq.
C. Jeffries, Esq.
H. Howarth, Esq., M.P.
R. Paragreen, Esq.
N. Wildman, Esq. |
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Stewards
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David Hamblin, John Barker, Alan Binder,
Harold Binder, Stuart Godfrey
and members of the Round Table. |
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Programme Sellers
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Spencer Redden, Diane Bird, Nancy Bailey,
Josephine Sharpe, Geraldine Chambers,
Vivienne Clark, Judith Howes, Shirley Coles,
Christine Hunt, Christine Horner. |
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