Formerly known as Maghull Amateur Operatic Society

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Annie Performed at The Little Theatre, Hoghton St, Southport 30th October to 2nd November 2002 Directed by: Neil Townsend Musical Director: Jill Hyde Choreographer: Betty Hall

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

Photos- Auditions | Rehearsals | The get-in | The Show

Cast

The part of Annie is played at different performances by

Miss Hannigan ................................................. Marie Orr
Daddy Warbucks ............................................ Neil Butler
Grace Farrell .................................................. Lynne Lee
Lily St Regis ............................................ Jenny Horridge
Rooster Hannigan .......................................... Mark Duffy
Bert Healy ............................................... Neil Townsend
President Roosevelt .................................. Tom Adamson
Drake ..................................................... Tony Adamson
Officer Ward ............................................. Graham Heap
Mr Bundles ................................................. Eric Fletcher

 

Cabinet Members

Harold Ickes ................................ Ian Culshaw
Francis Perkins ............................. David Banks
Cordell Hull ..................................... Dave Cox
Henry Morganthau .................. Andrew Albertina
Lois Howe ................................... Gaynor Hale

 

The Boylan Sisters ...... Sally Lane, Laura Fegan, Sandra Heap

 

The Orpahns

Molly ........................... Elizabeth Butler
Kate ................................. Laura Lehan
Tessie ............................ Rebecca Gavin
Pepper ............................. Louise Taylor
July ................................... Katie Jones
Duffy ................................. Kim Russell

Orphans Chorus

Kate Frackleton, Ashleigh Lawless, Victoria Lomax, Nadia Morrissey, Holly Proctor, Toni Spofforth, Charlotte Upto, Rebecca Wooder

 

Adult Chorus
Andrew Albertina, Thelma Adamson, Joan Albertina, David Banks, Davida Bentham, Carol Butler, Dave Cox, Ian Culshaw, Sarah Culshaw, Stacey Davies, Marie Duggan, Laura Fegan, John Fitzsgerald, Eric Fletcher, Gaynor Hale, Graham Heap, Sandra Heap, Carol Kennedy, Sally Lane, Chris McCabe, Irene McDermott, Jacqui Padden, Joyce Perrin, Alex Smith, Marianne Stanford

 

Annie's Dog, Sandy is playes by Harry The Bearded Collie

 

Production Credits

Stage Manager ........................................................ Elaine Alper
Stage Crew ......................... Andrew Kirby, Dave Lee, Kathy Rowell,
Paul Silcock, Dave Orr
Chorus Master/Accompanist ..................................... Paul Goulden
Scenery ............................................... Proscenium Ltd, Rochdale
Costumes ..................................... MAOS and Charade (St Helens)
Wardrobe Mistress .............................................. Majorie Gaskell
Continuity ...........................................................  Les Hampson
Librarian ........................................................  Andrew Albertina
Ticket Secretary ..................................................... Anita Davies
Front of house, Box Office .................... Society Members & Friends
Poster Design ...................................................... Tom Adamson
Publicity ......................................................... Thelma Adamson
Photography ..................................................... Norman Jackson

 

For Southport Little Theatre
Lighting .................................................. Tony Berry
Sound ..................................................... Bill Davies

Programme Designed and Edited by Tom Adamson
Printe by Gaynors (Southport)

Comments recieved by patrons

"Thought I'd drop you a line to say how much my family and I enjoyed Annie last night. It was a great show, and everyone was excellent. Not a weak link in the chain."

"Hi, I've literally walked in through the door from watching Annie, and I have to say it was brilliant. "

 

Critics Review Colin McGenty Noda Rep - ANNIE

Maghull Amateur Operatic Society

Neil Townsend's productions are always enjoyable and this was no different, the pre curtain action while the overture was playing is testament to the innovation of this talented young director.

The part of Daddy Warbucks for once had hair and was acted well by Neil Butler. Annie, the title role by a dark haired Nadia Morrissey, not a red hair to be seen, but just as effective. My congratulations to the young lady who managed the dog better than Mr. Warbucks, and gave a nice rounded performance.

The Orphans were brilliant - well done choreographer and well done girls.

It was very much an ensemble performance but little Molly played by Elizabeth Butler was a showstopper, a pure delight. Drake gave us the epitome of the English Butler, played by Tony Adamson. Tom Adamson on the other hand was a very good President. The whole of the Radio Station scene came across well, congratulations to all involved. I particularly enjoyed the orphans' reprise of "You're never fully dressed without a smile" which followed.

Miss Hannigan ruled with a rod of iron and Marie Orr took her part well. Lynne Lee did not put a foot wrong as Grace Farrell and gave an excellent performance. This was only matched by the pretty Jenny Horridge whose Lily St. Regis was exactly what was called for. Her partner in crime Mark Duffy played Rooster to the hilt. The two of them were a joy to watch.

Although the production was very good, I was surprised that one of the orphans was rich enough to be wearing a watch and on two or three occasions people put their hands through the glass in a door to shut it. Small points but once on stage it's down to the players to remember!

Well done again on a good evening's entertainment, my thanks to all concerned.