Half a Sixpence Performed at The Little Theatre, Hoghton St, Southport 30th October to 2nd November 1996 Directed by: Eric Rimmer Musical Director: Edna Lally Choreographer: Gaynor Hale

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Cast
Arthur Kipps...............................................................................Martin Parry
Sid Pornick .............................................................................. Philip Makin
Buggins ...................................................................................Neil Culshaw
Pearce .................................................................................... Matt Casson
Flo Bates ............................................................................ Paula Harrison
Victoria ............................................................................. Jacquie Padden
Kate ............................................................................................ Sally Lane
Emma ....................................................................................... Hannah Hall
Mr Carshot ........................................................................... Les Hampson
Mr Shalford ......................................................................... Tom Adamson
Mrs Walsingham ............................................................ Davida Bentham
Mrs Botting ........................................................................ Mollie Jackson
Ann Pornick ..................................................................... Melanie Lawson
Harry Chitterlow ................................................................. Tony Adamson
Laura ..................................................................................... Irene Halliday
Helen Walsingham ......................................................... Suzanne Holmes
Young Walsingham .................................................................. Mark Duffy
Students .................... Christine Adamson, Debbie Parks, Neil Griffiths
Photographer ................................................................... Charlie Formby
Gwendolin .......................................................................... Carol Kennedy
Reporters ......................................................... Jo Horrocks, Ian Culshaw


Ladies & Gentlemen of the Chorus
Thelma Adamson, Christine Adamson, Matthew Adamson, Elaine Alper, Joan Alberrtina, Sarah Culshaw, Ian Culshaw, Anita Davies, Clare Doyle, Charlie Formby, Betty Hall, Irene Halliday, Jo Horrocks, Tracy Horrocks, Peggy Hulme, Graham Jones, Neil Griffiths, Carol Kennedy, Alison Lee, Debbie Parkes, Joyce Perrin, Patricia Robertson, Grahame Settle, Natalie Steele, Elaine Summerskill, Danny Watts


For M.A.O.S.
Stage Manager ......................................................................... Norman Jackson
Scenery ..................................................................... Proscenium Ltd, Rochdale
Costumes ....................................................... Backstage Costume Hire, Wigan
Wardrobe Mistress ......................................................................... Joyce Perrin
Properties ......................................................... Andrew Albertina, John Aldred
Shop Mannequins .................................... Supplied by Southport Flower Show
Stage Assistants .............................................................. Friends of the Society
Publicity ............................................................................................. Martin Parry
Programme design and Compilation ........................................ Tom Adamson
Front of house .................................... Mary Aldred  and friends of the Society
Prompt ..................................................................................... Heather Dickman
Librarian ....................................................................................... Tom Adamson


For Southport Little Theatre
Lighting ............................ Sid Coley
Sound ..............................Bill Davies

NODA Review

An excellent production directed by Eric Rimmer and choreographed by Gaynor Hale.

Martin Parry gave a good, all-round, performance as Kipps, partnered by Melanie Lawson as a quite forceful Ann, singing with a clear voice and making the most of her, sometimes acerbic, lines. The three shop boys, Buggins, Pearce and Pornick were well played by Philip Martin, Neil Culshaw and Matt Carson, each bringing out the individual characteristics they were ably supported by the shop girls played by Paula Harrison, Natalie Steele and Jaquie Padden - all good singers and dancers.

Tony Adamson gave a wonderful, over-the-top, performance as Chitterlow, ever line delivered like a true thespian and very "biff" resounding through the theatre - marvellous! Mark Duffy was an excellent young Walsingham, a truly manipulative, upper-class snob with facial expressions to match. Davida Bentham was a delightful Mrs Walsingham, so dignified and self-assured. Molly Jackson as Mrs Botting did not quite come up to her usual standard. Her delivery was, at times, indistinct. Suzanne Holmes is a lovely actress and made the most of her role as Helen Walsingham. Les Hampson and Tom Adamson were ideal as Mr. Carshott and Mr. Shalford - very good supporting performances.

The all-singing, all-dancing production numbers were well managed by the company under the baton of musical director, Wedna Lally, who managed chorus and orchestra with great assurance.

Many of the costumes, all very colourful, were in need of a good pressing - especially the men's striped jackets which were badly creased.

This company exudes enthusiaam which certainly transmitted itself to a very appreciative audience.

Michael Simpson


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