South Pacific

Performed at The Little Theatre, Hoghton St, Southport

29th October  to 1st November 2003

Directed by:
Richard Woodward

Musical Director:
Claire Morris

Choreographer:
Pat Robertson

South Pacific Programme
Please note the hyperlinks will take you to a photo of the cast member and where applicable, their write up in the programme

Show photos | Back Stage

Cast

Ensign Nellie Forbush ................................ Helen Illingworth
Emile de Becque ................................................ Neil Butler
Ngana, his Daughter ........... Rebecca Wooder / Rebecca Gavin
Jerome, his son ................... Jonathon Butler / Paul Grossman
Henrietta, his native servant ............................ Kathy Rowell
Bloody Mary ................................................... Pam Ashcroft
Liat, her daughter ........................................  Sarah Culshaw
Bloody Mary’s Assistant ..................................... Joyce Perrin
Luther Billis ......................................................... Dave Lee
Stewpot .......................................................... Eric Fletcher
Professor ........................................................ Ian Culshaw
Lt. Joseph Cable US Marine Corps .............. Stephen Middleton
Capt. George Brackett, US Navy ......................... Eric Rimmer
Cmdr. William Harbison, US Navy ................... Tony Adamson
Lt. Buzz Adams ................................................... Dave Cox
Radio Operator Bob McCaffrey, Sailor................. Graham Heap
Quale/Shore Patrolman ................................... Jerry Gemitus
Professor ........................................................ Ian Culshaw
O’Brien .................................................... Andrew McCarthy
Ensign Dinah Murphy .......................................... Elaine Cox
Ensign Connie Walewska .................................. Gaynor Hale
Ensign Rita Adams .............................................. Betty Hall
Ensign Cora McKay ........................................ Carol Kennedy
Ensign Pamela Williams .................................... Laura Fegan
Ensign Janet McGregor ........................................ Sally Lane

Cast Photo

Nurses

Tanya Attaputtu, Davida Bentham, Elaine Cox, Michelle Lawrenson, Naomi Duerdon, Marie Duggan, Laura Fegan,  Jessica Graham, Gaynor Hale, Betty Hall, Sandra Heap, Sally Lane, Emma Pilson,

Seebees, Sailors & GI's

Dave Cox, Ian Culshaw, John Fitzgerald, Eric Fletcher, Jerry Gemetus, Graham Heap, Andrew McCarthy, Dave Smith,

Production Credits

Director          ................................... Ricahrd Woodward
Musical Director ........................................   Claire Morris
Choreographers ........................................ Pat Robertson
Pianist .................................................... Paul Wililiams
Stage Manager ...................................       Neil Townsend
Stage Crew ............................ Andrew Kirby, Chris McCabe,
Paul Silcock, Lynn Lee,
Costumes .....................       The Pantomime Shop, Denton
Wardrobe Mistress ...........................        Marjorie Gaskell
Continuity       .......................................... Jenny Horridge
Librarian ............................................... Andrew Albertina
Ticket Secretaries ................................. Dave & Elaine Cox
Front of House ..........................       Friends of the Society
Poster  & Programme Design .............................. Dave Cox
Publicity .......................................................   Sally Lane
Photography ........ ................... Dave Cox, Norman Jackson

Programme  Edited by Dave & Elaine Cox
Printed by GAYNORS [Southport]
 

FOR THE LITTLE THEATRE

Sound ....................... Andy Steele
Lighting ...................... Tony Berry

Reviews - Colin McGenty, NODA North West

One of my favourite shows but not always done justice to but this was good and what a superb set. The orchestra sounded thin in the overture but it improved as the night went on.

Neil Butler, although young for the part of Emile, did a reasonable job. Opposite we had a newcomer to the society and if this performance is anything to go by they will be hoping that she stays. Helen Illingworth's Nellie was a refreshing and bright performance.

The male chorus gave us a good sound if only eight in number and Luther Billis was one of the major hits of the evening although ill health had hindered his run up to the first night, doctor theatre once again to our aid. But congratulations were in order to Dave Lee for his performance.

Pam Ashcroft's Bloody Mary was well done and came across very well as did Stephen Middleton as Jo Cable. I enjoyed "Happy Talk" and Jo's "Younger Than Springtime" with Liat played by the pretty Sarah Culshaw.

These were supported well by Eric Rimmer and Tony Adamson who played the management or should I say Captain Brackett and Cmdr. Harbison. And a nice little cameo from David Cox as Buss Adams.

As the show was about to end we were treated to the best singing I have heard from this society as the full company sang a reprise of both "Some Enchanted Evening" and "Bali Ha'i", well conducted by Claire Morris.

Well done the Chorus and all back stage for a good production my congratulation to all concerned.