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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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'LOVE BEGINS AT FIFTY' - 2014
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CAROLE HAYNES - Anita Debanks
Carole has been involved in amateur theatre for over 25 years. Principal roles include Julie Jordan – Carousel; Dorothy Brock – 42nd Street; Sally Durrant Plummer – Follies; Jessie – Calendar Girls; Maria Helliwell – When we are Married, and Flora Humble – Humble Boy. This is her first production with R.A.T.S., which she hopes will be the first of many.
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GORDON OLIVER - Clive Debanks
Having recently moved to the area, Gordon has come with a long and varied acting career behind him. 10 years with the Paulerspury Players saw him doing several pantos and a number of serious roles including Rene Artois in ‘Allo ‘Allo. He has also played a principal role in all 13 G & S Operettas with the Wolverton Gilbert and Sullivan Society.
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DAVID WICKS - Jack Reynolds
In January, David made a welcome return to playing Pantomime Dame in the R.A.T.S. production of Robinson Crusoe. This was his thirty fourth Panto Dame. Prior to this, last October, David was in the Welsh National Premiere of Radio Times in Port Talbot. He is very pleased to be playing the part of Jack in Love Begins at Fifty.
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ODETTE GREEN - Claire Murphy
Odette has had a passion for performing from a young age. From singing with her family imitating the Von Trapps to performing at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London. Odette first appeared with R.A.T.S. 10 years ago playing Sleeping Beauty in pantomime. This is her first Summer Show and she can’t wait!
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LESLEY EVANS- Tracey Barton
Lesley has always been told that she enjoys being the centre of attention and has the loudest voice in any room. As a result, she decided to try amateur dramatics. This is her first R.A.T.S. production that she has appeared in and she hopes that you enjoy it as much as she has.
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| Cast in order of appearance |
Anita Debanks
Clive Debanks
Jack Reynolds
Claire Murphy
Tracey Barton
Annabel Wickson
Mavis Leggett
Emily Roberts
Henry Clarke
Suzie |
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Carole Haynes
Gordon Oliver
David Wicks
Odette Green
Lesley Evans
Clair Bellamy
Gillian Tidbury
Janet Wicks
George Fortescue
The Goldfish |
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CLAIR BELLAMY- Annabel Wickson
Clair first became a R.A.T.S. member at 10 years of age, as a younger member of the pantomime dancers. She found a love of performing and gradually worked her way to up principal roles. She returned to the pantomimes after starting her family and still loves it. Clair hopes performing in a farce is as much fun.
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| Synopsis of Scenes |
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| Scene I |
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Wednesday late morning, (six weeks
before the fiftieth birthday party) |
| Scene II |
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The following Tuesday |
| Scene III |
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Friday afternoon (three weeks later) |
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ACT TWO
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| Scene I |
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Friday morning (two weeks later) |
| Scene II |
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Saturday afternoon (the fiftieth
birthday party) |
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The Debanks live in a large town in the south of England.
The action of the play takes place in the lounge of
their semi-detached house.
The play is set in the 1990s.
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GILLIAN TIDBURY- Mavis Leggett
Gilliam was born in 1961. She was educated and lived in Raunds before moving to Rushden. She married Martin in 1985. Gillian’s first pantomime was Puss in Boots, which was the last pantomime performed at the Ritz. She became R.A.T.S. Secretary soon afterwards. Gillian works for Tingdene Homes (Wellingborough) with a Saturday job at Looking Good (Hairdressers) at Irchester.
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JANET WICKS - Emily Roberts
Janet can usually be found playing the parts of animals in pantomimes. To date she has been the back end of a cow; goose and even a monkey. She is pleased to be playing the part of Emily, some 19 years after her last appearance in a R.A.T.S. play.
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Director - Kaye Rawlins
I am very happy to be directing a second Raymond Hopkins farce. If you were around in the sixties it should stir memories, if you’re too young for the sixties you may learn something about them!! Rehearsals have been fun with my brilliant hard-working cast, and we hope that you will also find the fun of this play.
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| Production Team |
DIRECTOR
STAGE MANAGER
STAGE CREW
PROMPT
LIGHTING
SOUND
AUDITORIUM MANAGER
BOX OFFICE
SALES / RAFFLE
FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM |
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Kaye Rawlins
Sue Smith
Members of the R.A.T.S.
Jenny Garrard
Josh Bunce
Dave Webb
Nicola Pott
John Curson
Russell Green
Members of the R.A.T.S. |
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GEORGE FORTESCUE - Henry Clarke
George was born in Hertfordshire and joined the R.A.T.S. in1993. He has taken part in many pantomimes and summer shows. George has worked back stage, front of house and served on the committee. He recently spent 10 years in Alabama. Now settled back in Rushden with his partner Linda, his interests are theatre, music and photography.
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SUZIE - The Goldfish
Suzie was pleased to have been chosen for this production and hopes that this will lead to larger roles, such as A Fish Called Wanda, Finding Nemo or Jaws. When she has grown up she dreams of being an understudy for Moby Dick.
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The R.A.T.S. would like to thank all who have helped with this
production, those who made props and scenery and
JANS FLORAL BOUTIQUE for High Street Box Office.
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