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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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'SLEEPING BEAUTY' - 1983
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RUSHDEN AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY
SLEEPING
BEAUTY
Produced by
ARNOLD PETERS
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JANUARY |
1983
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| RUSHDEN |
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3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12 |
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There was great rejoicing in the land of Somnia at the birth of a little princess. The christening was a happy day until a wicked fairy arrived. She cursed the princess that on her eighteenth birthday she would prick her finger and die. Luckily a little fairy was able to change the curse; the princess would sleep until a handsome prince awakened her with a kiss.
For many years the princess lived happily, growing in grace and charm; she met a handsome prince and had fallen in love. But at her coming of age party she wandered off; the prince and some of the courtiers went out to search for her but she had not left the castle. She wandered into a secluded room where an old lady was spinning, intrigued she had to try. Catastrophe! She pricked her finger on the wheel and soon she and all those in the castle fell into a deep sleep.
The legend of her beauty spread far and wide and all attempts to find her were thwarted by a magic wood which surrounded the castle. One day nearly a hundred years later, a brave young prince heard the story and he vowed to find the beautiful princess. For many months he travelled searching for the castle. Finally he penetrated the barrier and wakened the princess with a kiss.
Again there was rejoicing in the land of Somnia as the people prepared for a royal wedding.
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The story unfolds in the
following scenes: |
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ACT 1
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2
3
4
5
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7
7a |
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A city in Somnia
Castle anteroom
The Christening
In the woods
In the castle grounds
Castle anteroom
The eighteenth birthday
The turret room |
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INTERVAL - 15 mins.
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ACT 2
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9
10
11
11a
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A gypsy encampment
The Prince's travels
The thorn hedge
The castle ballroom
Somewhere in the castle
The castle kitchen
Song sheet
The Royal wedding |
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| Arnold Peters |
We welcome you all to ‘Sleeping Beauty’ whether this is your first visit to one of our shows, or you are old friends.
We are delighted to welcome again as our producer Arnold Peters often heard in ‘The Archers’ as Jack Wooley. A member of the BBC Drama Repertory Company Arnold has a wide experience of radio and television, as well as in production.
We also welcome again David Gomm our Musical Director, Geof Gilpin our Chorus master and Robina Cooper our Choreographer. We are sure you will appreciate all their hard work as you laugh at the comedy, listen to the music and watch the dancing.
It is not just those you see who work so hard to put on a successful show. There are many more, unseen we trust, back stage who produce the beautiful costumes, the colourful scenes and the striking effects.
However without you, our audience, the show and all the work that goes to make it a success would not be worthwhile; so we welcome you all.
We trust you will not be a ‘Sleeping Beauty’ but will enjoy the show and if you do so, please tell your friends.
Ben C. |
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| Music for your enjoyment: |
Overture - Savoy Christmas
Jumping for joy
I'm in favour of friendship
Our new princess
Busy doing nothing
Greensleeves
Coppelia
Be like a kettle
Jamboree
It's a most unusual day
Wonderful day
Charleston
Bell of the ball
The circus
I'm in love for the very first time
Spinning song |
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Entracte - Trisch Trasch
La Danza
Spread a little happiness
All kinds of everything
Round and round
National medley
The invisible wall
Enchanted forest
Love is in the air
Around the world
Sitting on top of the world
Dancing bells
House number
Rustic dance in G
Ring out the bells
That's entertainment |
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Geof Gilpin
Robina Cooper
David Gomm |
Violin/Clarinet
Flute
Trumpet
Trombone
Piano
Bass
Drums |
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T. Tomalin, P. Fairnie
D. Garland, R. Goodman
R. Henson
T. Preston
G. Gilpin
E. Allen
R. Ruff |
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| Cast |
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Town Crier
Sir Fit
Sir Face
Lord Chamberlain
Nurse Takke
Spor - Her dog
King Hector
Queen Ellenor
Black Fairy
Fairy Crystal
Princess Aurora
Prince Victor
Gypsy Queen
Caraway
Basil
Prince Valiant
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Philip Hanzlik
Bob Martin
Buckit Chambers
John Stringer
David Wicks
Elizabeth Walker
John Jones
Pauline Wildman
Kaye Rawlins
Kay Smith
Amanda Wilkins
Sally Baish
Ursula Hanzlik
Bob Martin
Buckit Chambers
Sally Baish |
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| Chorus |
| Andrew Billington, Justine Browning, Dudley Ferdinando, Maureen Thomas, David Coleman, Maria Grimmett, Clare O'Brien, Wendy Stott, Anne Wilmer, John Curson, Philip Hanzlik, Donna McLellan, Sue Rosser, Peter Windatt, Gareth Evans, Lisa Nicholson, Doug Pateman, Pam Smart, Andrew Windatt, Ursula Hanzlik, Polly Hope, Jon Sidey. |
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| Lord Chamberlain and Heralds |
| Heralds |
Amanda Mitchell, Tania de Neumann, Rhoda Peake, Joanne Tew, Sally Wood, Lisa Pettit, Kate Rawlins, Nicola Vickers.
(Members of the New Experience). |
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| Junior Dancers |
| Tammy McLaren, Krista Neville, Nicola Sanderson, Haley Thompson, Kylie Barringham, Samantha Tomlin, Rebecca Waterman, Martine Woolhouse, Emma Dicks, Carin Neville, Lucy Sargeant, Dawn Tasney, Karen Woolhouse, Nicole Crouch, Vicki Fraser, Ruth Green, Carol Wadsworth, Joanne Wards, Charis Butler, Hilary Challen, Alexandra Pope, Victoria Pope. |
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| The Comics with the Children |
| Dancers |
| Stacy Fillingham, Lisa Hemmington, Caroline Stafford, Marianne Walker, Jo-Anne Clarke, Sarah Cross, Gail Holland, Catherine How, Diane Straw, Sarah Pott, Nicola Sturgess, Fiona Campbell. |
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| King, Queen and Dancing girls |
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Producer
Stage Managers
Asst. Stage Manager
Musical Director
Choreographer
Accompanists
Prompter
Call Boy
Auditorium Manager
Wardrobe
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Arnold Peters
Pat Catlin
Len Gomm
Mick Walker
David Gomm
Robina Cooper
Pauline Longland
Alison Read
Judy Tomlinson
Margaret Coleman
Nicolette James
Cliff Jeffries
Ena Carpenter
Pat Catlin
Sandra East
Eileen Hope |
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| They fell into a deep sleep |
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Stage Hands:
Electrics:
Properties:
Make Up:
Dressers:
Box Office:
Stewards:
Programme Sellers: |
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Tony Dale, Jerry Groome, Paul Longland, Gordon Pateman, Chris Ruff, Neil King, Ken Smith, Chris Thorburn, Les King, John Catlin, MAF Davis, Mick Jackson, David Pateman, Brian Pateman.
Roger Norman, Arthur Holloman, Nigel Bird, Chris Catlin, David Stott, Trevor Bailey, Andrew Challen, Kathryn Walker.
Jim Hope, Jeanette King, Miriam Joyce, Justin Joyce.
Kaye Rawlins, Clive Durrant, Brian Bateman, Judy Walker.
Peggy Coles, Connie Holt, Margaret Bland, Jean Wilbur, Jane Neville, Julie Wilbur, Moyra Smith, Angela Tobin.
Bert Catlin, Chris Catlin, John Catlin, Pat M. Catlin, Pauline Wildman.
Jerry Myers, Harold Binder, Mick Neville, Phil Smith, Keith Vaughan, Mike Swabey.
Spencer Redden, Hilda Abbott, Glenis Haynes, Jean Pentlow, Freda Redden, Vicky Redden. |
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R.A.T.S. Committee
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President
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
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Allen Goulsbra
Ben Catlin
Ena Carpenter
Jim Hope
Bert Catlin
Pat Catlin
Len Gomm
Glenis Haynes
Bob Martin
Spencer Redden
Mick Walker
Pauline Wildman |
| Publicity |
| Chairman |
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Ian Challen
Merve Goddard
Bob Martin
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| Social & New Experience |
Chairman
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Gordon Pateman
Glenis Haynes
Bettina Curson
Kaye Rawlins
David Wicks
Wendy Stott
Doug Pateman
Grace Berrill
Len Berrill |
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| You will waken her with a kiss |
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| The R.A.T.S. would like to thank : |
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The Directors, Management and staff of the Ritz.
The East Northamptonshire Co-operative Society for use of premises.
Miss Cherry and Mr Childs for rehearsal rooms at Higham Ferrers Infants School.
The Windmill Club, Higham Ferrers Adult School, The Victoria Hotel, The Hamlyn Publishing Group and Mencap Y.C. for use of their rooms.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade for their attendance at the Ritz.
The Anglia Building Society, Bernard A. Potter (Insurance) Ltd., and the Governors of the Mill Theatre, Sharnbrook for the use of premises for publicity.
David Smith of Wymington, Metalcraft of Rushden.
L. Whitehead of Irchester for properties.
F. Langley, C. Howe, P. Marshall, S. Redden, J. Humphries and Whitworth Holdings for transport.
Steve Hawes and Peter Carpenter for photographs.
Frank Phypers for artwork.
Paul Mundy of Walter Knight Ltd. for posters.
The Evening Telegraph for publicity.
Robert Marriott Ltd, Ellis and Everard Ltd.
James Fredericks for scenery.
Arca Press Ltd. for this programme.
Our Advertisers.
To all our many friends, who have not been named, for all their help in this production: Thank you.
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| Sit! |
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| Farewell good fairy |
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