Formerly known as Maghull Amateur Operatic Society

Location:

On The Town Performed at The Little Theatre, Hoghton St, Southport 3rd to 6th November 2004 Directed by: Jacqui Padden Musical Director: Jill Hyde Choreographer: Elaine Cox Production Team Photo

Show Photos

Noda NW Awards 2004

Nomination: Actress in a Supporting Role: Gaynor Hale as Madam M.P.Dilly
Nomination: Principle Actress in a Musical: Helen Illingworth as Clair De Loone
Nomination: Principle Actress in a Musical: Helga Kristensen as Hildy

Cast list

Ozzie ….............................… Adrian Roberts
Chip …....................................... Dave Cox
Gabey ….................................. Matt Casson
Hildy Esterhazy …................ Helga Kristensen
Claire De Loone …............... Helen Illingworth
Ivy Smith …...................... Kelly-Ann Poulson

Madam Maude P. Dilly ….............................Gaynor Hale
Judge Pitkin W. Bridgework ................…. Tony Adamson
Lucy Schmeeler ….................................. Carol Kennedy
Flossie ...................................................… Betty Hall
Flossie’s Friend …..................................... Laura Fegan
Workman …..........................................  Graham Heap
Andy.................................................…. Graham Heap
Tom ........................................................ Mark Duffy
Bill Poster ..........................................…. Ian Culshaw
Train Lady .........................................… Pam Ashcroft
S. Uperman .........................................… Ian Culshaw
Figment ….............................................. Eric Rimmer
Master of Ceremonies/ Announcer ........... Graham Heap
Diana Dream/ Dolores Dolores ….............. Kathy Rowell
Rajah Bimmy …......................................... Mark Duffy
The Dog ......................................................... Louis

New Yorkers
Thelma Adamson, Andrew Albertina, Joan Albertina, Pam Ashcroft, Tanya Attapattu, David Banks, Gill Culshaw, Stacey Davies, Sandra Heap, Lisa Jervis, Laura Makin, Kimberley Russell, Dave Smith,  Mark Thomas.

Children
Rebecca Gavin, Fleur Illingworth, Lydia Kristensen,  Rebecca Wooder

Production Credits
Director ...............................................................Jacqui Padden
Musical Director .......................................................     Jill Hyde
Assistant Musical Director .................................... Doreen Bridson
Choreographer .......................................................... Elaine Cox
Assistant to the Choreographer .................................... Betty Hall
Production co-ordinator ............................................... Betty Hall
Pianist .................................................................. Andrew Lyon
Stage Manager ..................................................   Chris Appleton
Stage Crew ........................................... Kyle Poulson, Roy Smyth
Costumes ...........................................Charades, St. Helens/MAOS
Wardrobe Mistress .........................................     Marjorie Gaskell
Continuity         ......................................................... Sally Lane
Librarian ....................................................      Andrew  Albertina
Ticket Secretaries ...................................         Dave & Elaine Cox
Front of House ........................................... Friends of the Society
Poster  & Programme Design .................................        Dave Cox
Publicity ....................................         Sally Lane & Graham Heap
Photography ............................................  Dave Cox, Alan Martin

 

FOR THE LITTLE THEATRE
Sound .................................................. Bernie Howitt
Lighting .................................................   Tony Berry

Printed by GAYNORS [Southport]

Reviews

Reviews - Colin McGenty, NODA North West

Director: Jacqui Padden
Choreography: Elaine Cox
Musical Director: Jill Hyde

This is a show that is seldom seen - an example of Leonard Bernstein's earlier work and a show which does not have the depth of quality numbers that his later shows have. Many scene changes meant that the show lacked continuity, and although there were some lovely scenes, they seemed to come to a halt as we had another black out or a tab came in. Then we had to start the build up of pace and interest again.

The three sailors on shore leave were played by Matt Casson, Dave Cox and Adrian Roberts. All did their best with a difficult score. The three ladies, who they meet, were played well by three totally contrasting characters, Ivy Smith played by Kelly-Ann Poulson, Helen Illingworth who played the role of Claire De Loone with superb clarity and energy, while Helga Kristensen did extremely well with the role of Hildy. Her scene in her flat with Chip (Dave Cox) and Lucy (Carol Kennedy) was very well done.

We had a lovly cameo from Gaynor Hale as the singing teacher with a drink problem. The Judge was played by Tony Adamson and two short but well executed numbers by Kathy Rowell who played the dual roles of Diana and Dolores. Two more of the smaller roles that came across well were those of Flossie and her friend, played by Betty Hall and Laura Fegan. They were all supported by a good chorus. This was a good attempt at a very difficult show. My thanks to all concerned.