Rushden Research Group: RATS Puss In Boots 1988

Transcribed and presented by Greville Watson, 2019

R.A.T.S.
Rushden Amateur Theatrical Society

'PUSS IN BOOTS' - 1988

Produced by
PAT CATLIN

THE RITZ, RUSHDEN
JANUARY, 1988

Chairman's Message

It doesn’t seem a year since I was welcoming you to our 25th Anniversary pantomime, yet here I am extending to you just as warm a welcome to our 26th panto Puss in Boots.
For a whole generation the R.A.T.S. have presented traditional pantomimes at the Ritz and with Puss in Boots we continue that tradition. Only a few of us can now remember the first pantomime; the joy of getting something new to fruition, of seeing the audience awaiting our show for the first time; the butterflies as the orchestra started to play the overture. But many more have experienced the same feelings over the years. Many have gone on to do greater things on the stage a situation which continues to this day.
The R.A.T.S. still give many their first smell of the grease paint and enjoyment to many others.
We trust you all enjoy Puss in Boots and if you would like to join the R.A.T.S. please don’t be afraid to contact our secretary.

BenC

Puss in Boots

Once upon a time there lived a miller who had three sons. When he died he left one of his sons all his money, to another he left the mill and to the youngest, Colin his favourite, he left only the mill cat. However the cat is given a pair of magic boots which enable it to talk. Colin falls in love with the Princess Melissa. The crafty cat sees to the introductions to royalty and by killing the ogre which has been devastating the land helps Colin to become The Marquis of Carabas. So Colin can marry the Princess Melissa and all live happily ever after.

The story unfolds in the following scenes:

Prologue		Fairyland
Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene	1 2 3 4 5	The Village of Gallia in Gildenstein A road outside the Village By the River Outside the Inn The Palace Gardens
INTERVAL
Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene	6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13	Outside the Castle Inside the Castle In the Dungeons A corridor inside the Castle The Kitchen in the Castle The Court of the Emperor of Carabas Song sheet The Hall of the Royal Palace

Cast
Cobbler Fairy Lord Chamberlain Barmaid Innkeeper Fritz Franz Grimm Puss in Boots Dame Dora Colin King Queen Princess Melissa Emperor of Carabas	John Bailey Sarah James Philip Hanzlik Justina Drage Bob Griffiths John Curson Simon Baker Brian Garley Melanie Coleman David Wicks Sally Hulme Eddie Mander Virginia Pope Nicolette Goddard Peter Carpenter

Chorus:

Diane Behagg, Tracey Bettles, Justina Drage, Lorna Dodge, Sally Grew, Norma Morrison, Karen Smailes, Maureen Sutherland, Gillian Tidbury, Tracey Vickers

Derek Beesley, Peter Carpenter, Gareth Evans, Bob Griffiths, Neil Hopkin, Eddie Mander, Robert Till, Desmond Townsend

Junior Chorus:

Keri Bungay, Hillary Challen, Tammy Cooper, Victoria Curson, Claire Curtis, Helen Dore, Sharon Drage Emma Jefferies, Joanne Kehoe, David Ward, Amanda Webber, Kathryn Wicks

Musical Numbers
Overture Who Made Puss in Boot's, Boots? Gerano It's a Musical World Tact New World in the Morning There's a Sunny Side to Every Situation Jellicle Cats A Nice Cup of Tea Fly Me to the Moon Galactic Moods I am the Music Man Galliard A Grecian Pair I Know Now		When the Guards are on Parade Radetzky March Pink Panther Theme The World is a Circle Nightmare Any Dream Will Do I'm a lonely little Petunia Nevertheless I'm in love with you Procession and Grand March Legend Star Trekkin' Dance Away the Night

Dancers:

Sarah Adams, Sarah Cross, Jo Kearsley, Samantha Tomlin

Charis Butler, Tracy Carter, Emma Dicks, Clare Ely, Cara Hillyard, Alexandra Pope, Hannah Rawlins, Joanne Stafford, Louise Warren, Davina Wood

Melanie Arnold, Rachael Behagg, Danielle Crouch, Nicola Doidge, Lisette Lyne, Celene Mather-Franks, Sophie O'Leary, Rebecca Savage, Beth Wallace, Penny Walker, Lucy Williamson

Production Team

Producer
Stage Managers

Choreographer
Musical Director
Accompanists
Auditorium Manager
Wardrobe

Prompt
Call Boy
Tabs Girl

INSTRUMENTAL
QUARTET
Flute
Piano
Organ
Double Bass
Drums

Pat Catlin
Len Gomm
Chris James
Melanie Coleman
Roger Tivey
Margaret Neal
Cliff Jeffries
Ann Butler
Ena Carpenter
Tina Curson
Wendy Dicks
Sandy Mander
Janet O'Leary
Margaret Coleman
Claire Catalano
Susan Smith

Emily Inglis
Margaret Neal
Roger Tivey
Ernie Allen
Ron Kilsby

STAGE CREW
Lee Atwood, Chris Catlin, Andrew Challen, Brian Christie, David Coleman, Mark Dickenson, Merve Goddard, Richard Green, Dave Hawker, Richard Kenmore, Les King, Nick Kirk, Colin Minnikin, Douglas Pateman, Gordon Pateman, Bob Rawlins, Dick Sanders, Ken Smith, Chris Thorburn, Mick Vissian, Chris Ward
ELECTRICIANS
Arthur Holloman, Alan Mayes, Roger Norman
assisted by Trevor Bailey, Deborah Holloman, Natalie Holloman, Christine King, Matthew Rawlins, Philip Thompson
PROPERTIES
MAF Davis assisted by Jan Holloman
MAKE UP
Brian Bateman, Clive Durrant, Kaye Rawlins
DRESSERS
Peggy Coles, Nicole Crouch, Valerie Crouch, Wendy Dicks, Brenda Griffiths, Maria Grimmett, Connie Holt, Janet O'Leary, Gill Rawlins, Angela Tobin, Julie Ward
BOX OFFICE
Gerry Baish, Bert Catlin, Pat Catlin, John Catlin, Chris Catlin, Ben Catlin, Jacky Challen, Andrew Challen, Tina Curson, Merve Goddard
STEWARDS
Robin Allen, Gerry Baish, Jerry Myers, Mike Neville, Keith Vaughan, Mick Walker
SALES TEAM
Danielle Austin, Judy Barringham, Kylie Barringham, Grace Berrill, Jacky Challen, Anthony Curson, Nicola Harris, Brenda Kehoe, Delia Lyne, Valerie Myers, Meg Rogers, Hazel Webster, Carol Wood

The R.A.T.S.

President		Allen Goulsbra OBE
The R.A.T.S. Committee
Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer		Ben Catlin Ian Challen Sandy Mander Bert Catlin Pat Catlin Nick Kirk Kaye Rawlins

Theatre Group Committee
Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Cast Rep.		Ben Catlin Ena Carpenter Dianne Behagg Bert Catlin Pat Catlin Melanie Coleman Len Gomm Chris James Derek Beesley

The R.A.T.S. are always looking for people with time to invest and talents to utilise.
If you are interested in:
Theatre either on stage or behind the scenes, contact Dianne Behagg. Tel. 318856.
Variety or Cabaret,
The Entertainments Committee stages variety, concerts, and cabarets. Shows can be booked for your special function.
Contact Nick Kirk. Tel. 317029.
The 'New Experience' meets every Wednesday in Higham Ferrers Infants School at 7.30 p.m. contact Bettina Curson. Tel. 57780.

If you just wish to be associated with the R.A.T.S. why not become a Patron or Vice President?
contact Sandy Mander, 103 Hayway, Rushden. Tel. 312340

The 200 Club is open to all Patrons and Members.
Please contact Kaye Rawlins. Tel. 56116.

Thanks

The R.A.T.S. would like to thank:

The Directors, Management and Staff of the Ritz.
The East Northamptonshire Co-operative Society, Mencap Y.C., Bernard Potter (Insurance) Ltd., The Head Teacher and Caretaker of Higham Ferrers Infants’ School, Working Men’s Club, Rushden, Rose and Crown and Higham Ferrers Adult School for use of premises.
The St John Ambulance Brigade for their attendance at the Ritz.
Whitworth Holdings and Ailey Transport.
Steve and Jayne Hawes for photographs.
The Evening Telegraph and the Wellingborough and Rushden Post for publicity.
Ellis and Everard Ltd.
Lesley Davies for artwork.
Colin Garner, C. T. Autoparts.
Len Gomm for loan of Hammond organ.
Costumes – R.A.T.S. Wardrobe.
Scenery – James Fredericks + R.A.T.S. Workshop.

To all our many friends, sponsors and advertisers, who have not been named, for all their help in this production and throughout the year. Thank you.

It was with sadness we heard of the death of Jean Wilbur. For many years Jean was a member of our wardrobe staff making many colourful costumes. She was always willing to help behind the scenes. Our sympathy goes to all her family.

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