My Fair Lady Performed at The Little Theatre, Hoghton St, Southport 7th to 10th June 2000 Directed by: Neil Townsend Musical Director: Frank Glover Choreographer: Betty Hall

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Cast 
(In order of appearence)
Eliza Doolittle....................................................................... Lynne Fairhurst
Freddy Eynsford-Hill..................................................................Philip Makin
Mrs. Eynsford-Hill.......................................................................Gaynor Hale
Colonel Pickering...................................................................Tony Adamson
Henry Higgins.................................................................................Neil Butler
Bartender......................................................................................Matt Castle
Harry........................................................................................Graham Jones
Jamie...............................................................................................Dave Cox
Mrs. Hopkins..............................................................................Jenny Morris
Alfred P. Doolittle................................................................. Charlie Formby
Mrs. Pearce.........................................................................Pamela Ashcroft
Servants............... Elaine Alper, Ian Culshaw, Carol Kennedy, Sally Lane
Laura Makin, Joyce Perrin
Mrs. Higgins....................................................................... Davida Bentham
Chauffeur/Policeman................................................................. Paul Silcock
Flower Girl.................................................................................. Elaine Alper
Major Domo..................................................................................Matt Castle


Ladies and Gentlemen of the Chorus
Thelma Adamson, Andrew Albertina, Joan Albertina, Elaine Alper, Yvonne Bryce, Matt Castle, Dave Cox, Ian Culshaw, Sarah Culshaw, Anita Davies, Ella Dring, Marie Duggan, Jacqui Eaton, Gaynor Hale, Peddy Hulme, Graham Jones, Carol Kennedy, Sally Lane, Laura Makin, Keanne Monaghan, Jenny Morris, Kayleigh Nickson, Jaqui Padden, Joyce Perrin, Paul Silcock, Vicky Tyrell


For M.A.O.S.
Stage Manager....................................................................... Julie Chambers
Wardrobe Mistress......................................................................Jacqui Eaton
Costumes......................................... Charades inc Masquerade (St Helens)
Stage Crew............................................................................ The Beer Engine
Scenery....................................................................... Stagesets (London) Ltd
Properties............................................................................. Emma Chambers
Publicity Team............................................ Thelma Adamson & Philip Makin
Front of House................................... Geoff Povlo and friends of the Society
Accompanist............................................................................ Hilary Burgoyne
Continuity............................................................................................ Carla Hay
Librarian................................................................................ Andrew Albertina
Ticket Sec..................................................................................... Anita Davies
Programme Design & Compilation..........Thelma Adamson & Philip Makin
Photography.................................................................................. Jim Duxbury
Make Up............................................................................................. Marie Orr
Lighting............................................................................................. Tony Berry
Sound.......................................................................................................... SDC

The Critics Review (Colin Magenty, NODA Rep)

A late start, a leading lady who was not very well at all but still Dr. Theatre worked once again and, although still suffering, she went on and gave a most creditable performance in this excellent production.

Good staging with drops at the beginning of each half in the form of an attractive gauze. Neil's productions improve each time I see them and a full house would seem to agree with me.

Mrs Higgins (Davida Bentham) made the most of some of the show's best one-liners. Mrs. Pearce also came across very well thanks to the wonderful diction of Pamela Ashcroft. Alfred P. Doolittle (Charles Formby) executed his two numbers well and looked the part while Philip Makin's Freddy emphasised the pathetic side of his character. Tony Adamson gave a well-rounded portrayal of Colonel Pickering and we had a sound and more than acceptable Higgins in the form of Neil Butler. There was also a nice cameo from Eric Rimmer who caught the character of the bombastic Zoltan Karpathy.

As I mentioned at the beginning, the lead, Lynn Fairhurst, was performing under difficulties and although her Eliza may not have been the best sung, her acting ability and guts to give a performance of this quality were more than worthy of the accolades she received.
This society impresses me more each time I see them. My congratulations to both cast and director for a most enjoyable evening

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