Tina Callcut adapted and produced the Society’s first ever pantomime. Based on the story of Dick Whittington, Dick travels to London in order to assist in raising money for the new Newdigate cricket pavilion and scout hut. All five performances were sold out and the audience followed Jack’s adventures in London and overseas.
6/7th December 2013 (including a matinee performance on the Saturday) and 3/4th January 2014.
DICK WHITTINGTON – CAST LIST
Dick Whittington Annette Jordan
Queen Rat Nina Ziegler
Ali the Cook Steve Martin
Fairy Forgetful Tina Callcut
Idle Jack Barry Jordan
Alderman Henry Smith Robin Gardner
Alice Jessica Halsey
Tuffers the Cat (1) Trisha Kehl / (2) Tina Blackman
Cannibal James Penfold
Sultan Martin Earp
Tuffazell Julia Parker
Harem Susan Brind / Val Cottington / Louise Chenery
Avocado Louise Chiverton
Jack’s Pal James Penfold
Brownies Brownies / Pauline Austin / Nikki Halsey
Ovalteenies Jess Pini / Amy Antonio / Anya Pini / Evie Spreadbury / Hattie Breaden / Ellen Breaden / Heidi de la Hoyde
As themselves Trish Morbey /John Callcut /Noelle Coe / Bob Bettesworth (and the voice of Tom Stimpson)
Production Team
Producer Tina Callcut
Director / Prompt Maxine Marlow
Sound Effects George Brind
Sound (mics) Simon Pini / Charlie Major
Piano Margery Hewitt
Scenery Phill Marlow
Make-up Nikki Halsey
Front of House / Bar John Callcut / Steve Parker / Nigel Spreadbury
AFTER SHOW FUN AT THE SIX BELLS
POSTSCRIPT
There was an unexpected turn of events immediately after the matinee performance.
Robin Gardner (Alderman Smith) stood up and said “there is a lady who said that she would marry a man who got down on his knees in front of a crowd of a hundred people and gave her a diamond ring”. Robin duly got on his hands and knees and proposed to an absolutely shocked Nina Ziegler (Queen Rat). Everyone thought that it was part of the show and Nina for a second was speechless before she said in a loud voice – “I will” to the multiple applause of the audience and cast.
THE HAPPY DAY – 6th JULY 2014 (which of course was pantomime themed…. oh yes it was!)
