Pajama Game Performed at The Little Theatre, Hoghton St, Southport 1st  to 4th November 1995 Directed by: Davida Bentham Musical Director: Enda Lally Choreographer: Sarah Bentham,  R.A.D. (Reg) A.I.S.T.D

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Cast
(In order of appearence)
Hines ............................................................................. Neil Townsend
Prez ....................................................................................... David Cox
Joe ...................................................................................... Philip Makin
Hasler ............................................................................ Tony Adamson
Gladys ................................................................................ Gaynor Hale
Mable ............................................................................. Carol Kennedy
Sid .......................................................................................... Mark Duffy
1st Helper ..................................................................... Matthew Casson
2nd Helper ......................................................................... Neil Culshaw
Charlie ................................................................................. Martin Parry
Babe ............................................................................. Melanie Lawson
Mae .................................................................................. Debra Parkes
Brenda ................................................................................... Alison Lee
Poopsie ....................................................................... Jacquie Padden
Salesman ......................................................................... Les Hampson
Pop ............................................................................... Grahame Settle


Chorus
Thelma Adamson, Joan Albertina, Elaine Alper, Anita Davies, Heather Dickman, Kerri Dower, Clare Doyle, Joan Durham, Susan Hagan, Betty Hall, Hannah Hall, Irene Halliday, Paula Harrison, Jo Horrocks, Laura Hoye, Sally Lane, Helen Loyd-Jones, Jennifer Lunt, Helen Ridland, Elaine Summerskill, Gill Thornton, Jacquie Wade, Matthew Casson, Ian Culshaw, Neil Culshaw, Les Hampson, Philip Makin

For M.A.O.S.
Stage Manager ............................................................... Norman Jackson
Asst. Stage Manager .............................................................. David Lowe
Scenery .................................................. Fredericks, Weston-Super-Mare
Costumes ............................................................ Masquerade (St Helens)
Wardrobe Mistress ............................................................ Debbie Parkes
Stage Assistants .................................................... Friends of the Society
Publicity ................................................................................... Martin Parry
Programme design and Compilation .............................. Tom Adamson
Front of house ............................ David Banks and friends of the Society
Prompt ................................................................................. Mollie Jackson
Accompanist ........................................................................... Jack Schiller
Librarian .............................................................................. Tom Adamson


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

NODA Review

A popular show in the 1950s this is a story of a worker/management dispute. Mark Duffy played the part of Sid quite well despite having a bad throat. He was partnered by Melanie Pearson who was well cast as Babe Williams. I found Neil Townsend's Hines uncomfortable to watch. He had been directed to play the part more as a buffoon rather than the sharp and slick character generally associated with this role. He is the time-study man but he is also in love with Gladys the bosses secretary. Here was a good performance by Gaynor Hale both well-sung and danced. Carol Kennedy did not come up to the mark as Mabel and the drunk scene during 'Hernando's Hideaway' lacked conviction. Tony Adamson as Mr. Hasler was good as the minor roles.

The big dancing numbers were excellently choreographed by Sarah Bentham but a word of warning. Members on stage are not covered by insurance if they fall off something that is not meant to be stood on i.e. a chair. I hope the young lady in question was not hurt but please remember this in future. During the number 'There Once Was a Man' there was excessive movement so much so that the principals got out of breath during the number. This is the type of show which needs a band rather than a full blown orchestra but I found Edna Lally's ensemble making some very strange noises and rather too slow. The production by Davida Bentham was very well received.

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