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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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'JACK AND THE BEANSTALK' - 1978
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RUSHDEN AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY
presents
JACK and the
BEANSTALK
A glance at our programme will show you there have been a few changes in the society this year. For the first time a member of the R.A.T.S. is our producer, Christine Norman.
In our first show Christine was one of the dancing troupe and apart for a period when she was on the professional stage she has been dancing or taking leading parts with us ever since.
You may have seen our new Musical Director, Elizabeth McLaughlan, in the R.A.T.S. chorus line some years ago. I should like to welcome Christine and Elizabeth in their new positions together with Robina who is our Ballet Mistress once again.
I should also like to pay tribute to those who run the R.A.T.S. youth group; The New Experience. A number of this group have graduated to the senior team this year and I welcome them.
Finally I should like to thank all those whose untiring effort and hard work has made this pantomime possible and all of you for your continued support.
I trust you enjoy Jack and the Beanstalk.
Ben C.
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| The Story of Jack and the Beanstalk |
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Long ago in Merryland lived a poor widow, Dame Durden, with her two sons Jack and Simon. Merryland was oppressed by a wicked Giant. The worthy Squire offered the hand of his daughter Angelina to the one who could rid the land of the giant. Jack decided that he would kill the giant, but how to reach him?
Pressed by the Bailiff and his henchmen Dame Durden was forced to sell their only possession Buttercup the Cow. Unfortunately the bag of gold that Jack got for Buttercup turned out to be a bag of beans. In a temper Dame Durden threw them out of the window where, as if by magic, they grew and grew until they reached Giantland. Up the beanstalk climbed Jack and after many adventures he met the giant and killed him.
Thus Jack won the hand of the fair Angelina; the Dame retrieved Buttercup and they all lived happily ever after.
Ben C.
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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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Pat Catlin. Pauline Wildman, Christine Norman, Len Gomm,
Spencer Redden, Cliff Jeffries
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Social Committee
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Gordon Pateman (Chairman)
Kay Rawlins (Treasurer) |
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Glenis Haynes (Secretary) |
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Christine Norman, Bettina Curson, David Hart
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John Jones, Clive Durrant, Sarah Page,
Robin Connaughton, Peter Carpenter,
Buttercup
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Ladies and Gentlemen's Chorus
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| Orchestra |
| Piano |
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Bert Ireland |
| Organ |
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Gordon Meadows |
| Flute |
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Beverley Ackland |
| Trumpet |
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David Gomm |
| Double Bass |
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Ernie Allen |
| Percussion |
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Reg Ruff |
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Musical Director
Elizabeth McLaughlan
ALCM
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| Musical Numbers |
Overture
It's A Lovely Day Today
Wonderful Wonderful Day
If I Ruled The World
My Name
Honey, Honey, Honey
Spring, Spring
The Impossible Dream
Little Buttercup
The Sergeant's Song
Bring Me Sunshine
Simple Simon
Selction: Merry England
Bewitched Bothered Bewildered
I Could Be Happy With You |
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Theme From Mars
Look To The Rainbow
The Carnival Is Over
Ballet
Before The Parade Passes By
Both Sides Now
Food Glorious Food
Ice Cream
If Ever I Would Leave You
A Wonderful Day Like Today
Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang
Ascot Gavotte
White Wedding
Finale |
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| Stewards |
P. House
A. House
G. Percival
H. Binder
A. Binder |
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| Box Office |
Mike Walker
John Matthews
Pauline Wildman
Bettina Curson |
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| Programme Sellers |
M. Coleman
H. Abbott |
H. House
F. Redden |
S. Redden |
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Producer
Christine Norman
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Choreographer
Robina Cooper
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Clive Durrant,
John Stringer
Robin Connaughton
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Phil Smith
Peter Carpenter
Aileen Stott
Sarah Page
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Cast
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TOWN CRIER
DEMON
FAIRY BURDEN
JACK BURDEN
BAILIFF
NAB . . ) Bailiff's
GRAB . ) Men
DAME BURDEN
SQUIRE COBBLERS
ANGELINA
SIMPLE SIMON
BUTTERCUP
GIANT GLUTTONY |
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JOHN STRINGER
MELANIE GARNER
ROSEMARY KEECH
SARAH PAGE
JOHN JONES
ROBIN CONNAUGHTON
CLIVE DURRANT
PETER CARPENTER
PHIL SMITH
AILEEN STOTT
BOB MINNEY
( MARGARET PATEMAN
( JOANNE BLAND
JOHN STRINGER |
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| Ladies Chorus |
Sue Newman
Nicolette James
Jane Muffett
Dorothy Oakey
Sally Baish
Vicki Redden
Bettina Curson
Sally Muldowney
Gill Anderson |
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Gentlemen
Chorus |
Paul Longland
Richard Lack
Ian Challen
Robert Martin
Douglas Pateman
Robin Allen
John Curson |
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Sarah Page,
Aileen Stott,
Bob Minney
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| Senior Dancers |
Nicola Myers
Joanne Bland
Julie Wilbur
Margaret Pateman
Debra Rogers
Sandra Helsdown
Jayne Furlong
Zoe Roberts
Donna Vasey |
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Junior
Dancers |
Hayley Thomson
Polly Hope
Duncan Hope
Julie Austin
Maria Asher
Lorna Chappel
Sarah Cross
Susan Keech
Carin Neville
Colette Newcombe
Jemma O'Brien
Sarah Pott
Kate Rawlins
Nicola Sanderson
Kathryn Walker
Marianne Walker
Abigail Jones
Martine Woolhouse
Lois Vaughan
Alison Bolton
Sally Wood
Lisa Hemmington
Nicola Sturgess |
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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 |
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| Wardrobe: |
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Ena Carpenter |
| Dressers: |
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Rose Drage
Ena Jeffries
Phyllis Bryant
Caroline Ruff
Olive Ruff
Pam Stock
Margaret Coleman
Phil Smith
Moyra Smith |
| Prompter: |
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Connie Holt |
| Call Boy: |
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Kaye Rawlins |
| Make-up: |
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David Edwards |
| 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
Chris Ruff
George Coleman
Derek Hobden
Bill Sinfield
David Basson
Brian Toby
Pete Bradshaw
David Pateman
Bob Allen
David Coleman
Tim Ruff
Tony Dale
Jeff Bradshaw
David Gilbert
Gerald Humphrey
Duncan Clarke |
| Stage Electricians: |
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Roger Norman
Trevor Bailey
Kevin Jackson
Stephen Hind
Peter Longland
Arthur Holloman
John Catlin
Mandy Rogers |
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| The R.A.T.S. would like to thank . . . |
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The Directors of the Ritz Theatre, Mr. Knighton and his Staff for their assistance.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade for their attendance at the Theatre.
East Midlands Co-operative Society for the use of their premises for scenery and storage.
Stewards and Programme Sellers.
“Evening Telegraph” for publicity.
The Headmasters and Caretakers of Alfred Street School and Whitefriars Schools.
The Mothers for allowing their children to take part in the pantomime.
Whitworth Holdings.
Steve Hawes for photographs.
The Anglia Building Society for use of their window for advertising.
Alison Reid and Margaret Neal for their assistance as accompanists.
The Advertisement Donors for their help in the economical production of the programme.
Mrs. Audrey Burnett for the use of rehearsal room at “The Compass Inn”.
Clergy of St. Mary’s Church, Higham Ferrers, for rehearsal room.
St. John Ambulance (Higham Ferrers), for rehearsal room.
Our thanks also to the friends who may not be named for their kind support and assistance.
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Patrons
(correct at time of going to press) |
Stanwick Playgroup
Mr. Coggins
Mrs. H. Sinfield
Mrs. J. Young
Mrs. D. Brown
Mrs. Goodchild
H. Bailey
J. Matthews
Mr. G. Watkins
Mrs. M. Maynard
Mr. S. Redden
Mr. C. Jeffries
Mrs. L. Sulphur
Mrs. M. Coleman
Miss E. Palmer
Mr. A. E. Goulsbra
Mr. B. J. Catlin
Mr. C. Freeman
Mrs. S. Bannerman
Mrs. D. Brown
Mrs. P. Wildman
Mrs. J. King |
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Patronage Nights
(correct at time of going to press) |
| Monday Matinee |
Reliance Systems Social Club, Wellingborough
Manchester Arms, Tilbrook |
| Monday Evening |
Three in One Club, Felmersham
Rushden Mothers Club
Raunds Mothers Club |
| Tuesday |
Chelveston D. & J.
1st & 3rd St. Peters Brownies, Irthlingborough |
| Wednesday |
| 1st Burton Latimer Cub Scouts |
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| Saturday Matinee |
Ringstead Chapels Sunday School
R.A.E. Bedford
Stanwick Playschool |
Monday |
W'boro & Dist: Foster Care Association
Friday D. & J.
Rotaract Club of Wellingborough |
| Tuesday |
4th Rushden Girls Brigade
1st Rushden Cub Scouts
6th Rushden (RC) Brownies |
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