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Transcribed and presented by Greville Watson, 2015
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R.A.T.S.
Rushden Amateur Theatrical Society
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'PUSS IN BOOTS' - 1972
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In a land ruled by a fearful Ogre lived a miller and his three sons and when the old man died, he left his youngest son a cat. The magic of a pair of boots, sewn by a local cobbler, gives puss added character and Colin the miller's son soon realises this when the cat puts on the boots and begins to talk to him.
Puss plans to make his master the Marquis of Carabas, so that he can marry the fair Princess Melisa, the most beautiful damsel in the land. First puss finds suitable clothes for his master; then, after a confrontation with the Ogre, a castle fit for a prince. Finally the wily cat gets the Princess betrothed to the Marquis of Carabas, alias Colin the miller's son, and in true panto tradition they live happily ever after. Thanks to Puss in Boots.
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RATS Committee
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| President: |
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E. W. Wills, Chairman RUDC |
| Chairman: |
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Allen Goulsbra |
| Vice-Chairman |
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Cliff Jeffries |
| Secretary: |
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Margaret Coleman |
| Treasurer: |
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Ben Catlin |
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Pat Catlin, Ena Carpenter,
Joan Hart, Percy House,
David Hamblin, Bernard Palmer
Spencer Redden, Pauline Wildman
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Orchestra
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| Electronic Organ |
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R. Marsh |
| Flute |
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D. Garland |
| Bass |
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E. Allen |
| Timpani |
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R. Ruff |
| Glockenspiel |
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Patricia Bird |
| Piano |
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Pauline Longland |
| Trumpet |
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David Gomm |
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Stewards
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Percy House, Ian Lawrence, Alec Sykes,
Gordon Percival, George Mitchell and Members of Rushden Round Table. |
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Programme Sellers
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Spencer Redden, Hilda House, Judith Howes,
Vivienne Clark, Shirley Coles, Adrian House,
Freda Redden, Eddie Dimmock |
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Box Office
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Bernard Palmer, Ben Catlin, Doug Wynd,
Edith Palmer, John Matthews |
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The R.A.T.S. welcome as our producer again this year John Henderson who has been very busy working in, and producing some very fine shows since our very successful Aladdin last year. His work did not cease when he took on this production of Puss in Boots and we do sincerely thank him for his untiring patience and fortitude.
Not since "Oliver" has Joan Hart taken up the baton for the R.A.T.S. but she does so again in addition to training the chorus. The company have responded to her enthusiasm and direction to the full.
Vivienne Lowe our ballet mistress and choreographer; (once in our dancing troop), has shown everyone by her dedication to the job in hand that we have a valuable colleague and efficient ballet mistress in our midst.
With all these points in its favour Puss in Boots we trust will delight and entertain you all, new friends and old friends it's very nice to have you with us.
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Jose Smith
Fairy Golden Rose
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Phil Smith
King Sebastian
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Bert Catlin
Queen Ermyntrude
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Malcolm Chambers
Lord Chamberlain
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Angela Newcombe
Princess Melisa
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Cast in order of appearance
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Cobbler
Fairy Golden Rose
The Ogre
Hans
Nina
Anna
Puss
Franz
Fritz
Lord Chamberlain
Queen Ermyntrude
King Sebastian
Princess Melisa
Grimm
Colin
Greta the Horse
Mad Maria |
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PETER CARPENTER
JOSE SMITH
JOHN BOOTH
PHILLIP HANZLIK
PAULINE WILDMAN
MARGARET COLEMAN
URSULA HANZLIK
JOHN STRINGER
BOB MINNEY
MALCOLM CHAMBERS
BERT CATLIN
PHIL SMITH
ANGELA NEWCOMBE
GRAHAM WARD
JOAN VAUGHAN
( ROBIN ALLEN
(BRIAN HART
MARY PAINTER |
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| Synopsis of Scenes |
| ACT 1 |
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| Scene |
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Village of Gala in Gildenstein
A Road by the River
Grand Hall of the Palace
Queen's Dressing Room
The Wishing Well
A Room in the Palace
Land of Carabas |
| ACT 2 |
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8.
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(9a)
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Outside Royal Palace
A Mountain Road
On the Planet Mars
A Lonely Inn
Outside the Ogre's Castle
Inside the Ogre's Castle
The Castle of Carabas |
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| Musical Numbers |
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Cobblers Song
Saltzama Gutz
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Ocorina
Great Day
Wonder Why
Gonna Build A Mountain
Jolly Holiday
Zippity-Do-Dah
Marry Me
Friends and Neighbours
Second Minuet
All The Way
Pick Yourself Up
Linden Lea
Shepherds Dance
Hey Big Spender
Exodus
Military Music
Somewhere
Mountain Greenery
Fly Me To The Moon
Play Gypsy
Fernando's Hide Away
Dem Bones
Raise Your Voices
Strike Up The Band |
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Chorus
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Margaret Randall, Pam Fulcher,
Margaret Ambury, Pauline Wildman,
Jeanette King, Pat Horn,
Janet Mould, Miriam Joyce,
Mary Painter, Catherine Carpenter,
Terry Myers, Keith Vaughan,
Peter Carpenter, Rod Staines,
Clive Durrant, Ben Catlin,
Maurice Jones, Phillip Hanzlik,
Mark Coleman, Richard Baish.
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Dancers - Seniors
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Anita Hill, Jill Clarke,
Gillian Parr, Kate Lowe,
Ann Dean, Sally Masson,
Jackie Holton, Susan Tailby,
Noni Edwards, Teresa Dimmock,
Gina Roberts, Janet Davis,
Nichola Sloane, Katherine Bland,
Carol Helsdown.
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Dancers - Juniors
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Christina King, Susan Tapp, Alison Greaves, Bebbie Woods, Lynn Drage,
Penny Newcombe, Katherine Shelton, Nichola Myers, Angela Wilson,
Sandra Newcombe, Celia Coe,
Margaret Pateman, Seely Coleman,
Diana Elliott, Jennifer Armit, Julie Wilbur,
Joanne Bland, Linda Headland,
Clare Ainsworth, Jane Furlong,
Deborah Rogers, Sandra Helsdown,
Caroline Benning, Karen Chettle,
Samantha Hagger, Nichola Dellar,
Rena Barnes, Anita Olney,
Linda Clayton, Sally Dodd.
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Production Team
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| Producer: |
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John Henderson, M.B.E.
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| Stage Manager: |
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Pat Catlin
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| Deputy Stage Manager: |
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Len Gomm
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| Musical Director and Chorus Mistress: |
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Joan Hart
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Auditorium Manager:
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Cliff Jeffries
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| Accompanists: |
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Pauline Longland,
Peggy March,
Hilda House |
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| Stage Electricians: |
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Arthur Holloman, Peter Sturgess,
Roger Norman,Stuart Mitchell,
Douglas Pateman, John King,
Alan Lickerish
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| Properties: |
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Grace Berrill, Len Berrill,
Gordon Pateman, David Coleman,
Peggy Hobson, Jeff Holloway,
Peter Bradshaw, Elizabeth Arthey
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| Wardrobe Mistress: |
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Ena Carpenter
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| Assisted by |
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Pat Stringer, Rose Drage,
Freda Redden, Hilda Abbott,
Ena Jeffries, Denise Crane,
Phyllis Smith, Nancy Eady,
Pat Catlin, Olive Ruff |
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| Make-up: |
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David Edwards, Christine Redden,
Lesley Parkinson |
| Call Boy: |
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Bettina Goulsbra |
| Prompter: |
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Connie Holt |
| Stage Staff: |
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Chris Ruff, Martin Wheldon,
Tony Dale, Pete Wix, Tim Ruff,
Bill Sinfield, Ken Smith, Bob Bates,
David Evans, Brian Toby, Roy Norman,
Derek Peck, David Basson,
Peter Copperwheat, Melvyn Carpenter,
Greville Watson, Stephen Hind,
George Coleman, Derek Hobden,
John Gudgeon |
| Scenery by: |
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James Fredericks |
| Costumes by: |
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R.A.T.S. Wardrobe
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W. A. Homburg Ltd. |
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| The R.A.T.S. would like to thank |
| The Directors of the Ritz Theatre, Messrs. Knighton, Jackson and the Ritz Staff for their assistance. |
| The St. John Ambulance Brigade for their attendance at the Theatre. |
| Rushden Co-operative Society and Hamblins Garages for the use of their premises for scenery and property making and storing. |
| The Stewards and Programme Sellers. |
| Evening Telegraph for publicity. |
| Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Wilbur and the mothers for making costumes. |
| The officers and committee of the Working Men's Club for rehearsal rooms. |
| The Mothers for allowing their children to take part in this pantomime. |
| Wendy Painter for the Horses Head. |
| Whitworth Holdings for Transport of scenery. |
| Mr. Victor Childs and Mr. Brian Hodges for the photographs. |
| The Anglia Building Society for the use of their window. |
| May we respectfully draw your attention to the advertisement donors for their help in the economical production of this programme. |
G. A. Bruce Ltd for all duplicating work.
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| 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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Past Presidents
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C. Freeman, Esq.
R. R. Griffiths, Esq.
A. A. Allebone, Esq.
Mrs. D. E. Shrive
H. W. Catlin, Esq.
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Mrs. A. Perkins
R. H. Greenwood, Esq.
E. E. Newell, Esq.
R. A. Marriott, Esq. |
Patrons
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H. Bailey, Esq.
E. H. Carmichael, Esq.
Mrs. C. Clark
Mrs. M. Coleman
F. Eden, Esq.
R. A. Evans, Esq.
A. Frost, Esq.
P. Fry, Esq. M.P.
Mrs. F. N. Furnell
A. E. Goulsbra, Esq.
E. H. Gramshaw, Esq.
A. Greasley, Esq.
G. G. D. Haigh, Esq.
P. W. House, Esq.
C. Jeffries, Esq.
D. Liggins, Esq. |
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D. H. Mackness, Esq.
Miss Mates
J. Matthews, Esq.
C. J. May, Esq.
S. Mitchell, Esq.
Mrs. J. H. Oberman
Miss E. Palmer
W. J. A. Peck, Esq.
W. D. Perkins, Esq.
E. Redden, Esq.
S. Redden, Esq.
C. F. Sinfield, Esq.
Mrs. E. Wade
Mrs. E. Young |
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| Patronage Nights |
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| Monday |
Rushden & District Cub Scouts
Rushden Friday Darby & Joan Club
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| Tuesday |
Emberton Sunday School
R.A.E. Thurleigh
2nd (Rushden) St. Mary's Brownie Guides
Old Weston
Irchester Mothers Club
1st (Rushden) St. Peters Brownie Guides
2nd Rushden Mothers Club
1st (Irthlingborough) St. Peters Guides
Wellingborough Co-operative Society |
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| Wednesday |
Bedford Park Road
Irthlingborough Darby & Joan
"Sportsmans" Social Club |
| Thursday |
Wymington Darby & Joan
Raunds Ambulance |
| Friday |
Britgish Leyland, Wellingborough
Dean Primary School
C. W. Horrell Sports Club
1st Rushden Company Boys Brigade -
Junior Section
6th Rushden Brownie Guides |
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| Matinee |
Nene Valley Sports and Social Club
Kempston Sunday School
Wymington Sunday School
Hargrave Womens Institute
Corby Beanfield Mothers Club
Stanwick Pre-School Playgroup
C.W.S. Sports and Social Club
Newport Pagnell Police Childrens Outing
Irthlingborough A.O.F.
John White Social Club
Rushden Fire Brigade |
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