A Night at the Musicals - September 2022
A Night at the Musicals - September 2022
Not exactly a production, but our latest adventure was an "evening at the musicals" We enjoyed performances from Ross Hardman (National Performer and MD of last year's panto) and got a sneak preview of Jack, Jill & the Beanstalk to be staged this Christmas. All whilst enjoying a delicious home cooked two-course meal prepared by one of our current performers, Karen. We also had 8 rounds of musicals' based quizzes - wow, didn't realize how competitive everyone was! Then we enjoyed some fabulous karaoke performances from guests on the evening and some good old favourite sing-a-longs. We could have kept going for hours and we all had a fabulous evening. We would like to thank the following people for donating prizes for our raffle:
Handmade by Heather Twenty Four Hair The Beauty Barn
Fiona Michaels Flowers Tesco, Princes Risbrough M&S, Princes Risbrough
Still Life by Noel Coward - May 2022
in association with Concord Theatrical
We were honoured to have the opportunity to present this iconic tale at the beautiful, heritage railway station in Chinnor, Oxfordshire. It really helped to create the perfect backdrop for this wonderful love story set in the refreshment room of a railway station. Some of our cast welcomed the audience onto the station platform and helped them to board a beautiful original steam train to enjoy drinks before and during the performance. We welcomed four new performers to our group for this one - Andrew, Lottie, Matthew and George and we hope they will work with us again in the future. We also staged a performance at the beautiful Hastoe Hall in the hills above Tring in Hertfordshire - and although no train here, we managed to turn the entire hall into a refreshment room with our cast serving drinks from the "refreshment room" bar direct to our audiences who were seated at table as part of the set.
Some photos below from www.rosalindwhitephotography.com
THE CAST
Fred/ Albert: Adrian Burroughs Alec Harvey: Andrew Oxlade Myrtle Bagot: Catherine Law Laura Jessen: Fiona Quilter-Wood Johnnie: George Hutchinson
Dolly/Woman: Karen Hodghton Mildred: Lottie Kitteringham Beryl/Margaret: Lucinda Ross Stanley/Bobbie: Mathhew Appleby Bill: Mike Payne
The Production Team
Producer & Creative Director: Fiona Quilter-Wood Technical & Stage Manager: Mickey Gomm Rehearsal Director: Ros Warby
Lighting Engineer: Peter Child Backstage Support: Filipa Vilhena Pianist: Justin Luke Photography: Rosalind White
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Cinderella - December 2022
by Fiona Quilter-Wood
We have wanted to present a pantomime for some time now, so it was a huge relief when the restrictions were lifted and we were able to bring a traditional family panto to the Buckinghamshire village of Lacey Green. With all the traditional elements of cross-dressing, audience interaction and fairy sparkles both cast and audiences had a fabulous time. We had not one, but two horses - Slinky a not quite traditional panto horse - with two heads able to go in both directions and bred to aid social distancing and the beautiful real pony, Daisy who appeared (by magic, of course) for every performance to take Cinderella to the Ball. This was pantomime in all its traditional, if slightly eccentric glory!
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THE CAST
Buttons: Anne Mill, Cinderella: Roz Warby Dan: Karen Hodghton Deany: Lucinda Ross King Bumble: Adrian Burroughs, Prince Charming: Helena Campbell Primadonna: Catherine Law
Fairy Godmother: Fiona Quilter-Wood Belladonna: Phil Byrom Maradonna: Mark Wainwright Mother/Herald: Filipa Garrido Slinky: Mickey Gomm, Adam Holland
Ensemble: Caroline Byrom, Elizabeth Byrom, Amelia Kenny, Chloe Kenny
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The Production Team
Director: Fiona Quilter-Wood Technical Manager: Mickey Gomm Producer: Adam Holland
Musical Director: Ross Hardman Sound/Lighting Engineer: Rob Holland Stage Manager: Chris Hartley Photography: Rosalind White
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Waiting for God - September 2021
by Michael Aitkins
An Amateur Production in association with Concord Theatricals
There certainly was a lot of waiting with this one! It was auditioned , cast and then due for performance in June 2020 but, COVID-19 caused several delays and we had many rehearsals via zoom. Although we had to make changes to our backstage crew due to the pandemic and some illness, all of our cast stayed in place throughout the lengthy delays and finally we were able to perform in September/October 2021 to very appreciative audiences in Wendover, Hastoe and our first appearance at Lacey Green. There were challenges even during performance weeks, however, with Adrian our leading man having to sadly miss three out of four shows due to illness and then an operation and our director, Fiona, having to stand in for him last minute (with a freshly operated on hand!) In true Equus style, however, we did not make a drama out of any of this and we put on the best show possible given the circumstances. We had some wonderful new performers joining us for this as well as some new crew - who are now with us again for panto! The cast & crew really pulled together and it was definitely worth the wait!
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THE CAST
Diana Trent: Lindsay Stafford Smith Tom Ballard: Adrian Burroughs Harvey Baines: Alistair Sanderson Jane Edwards: Penny Pomroy Marion: Alisha Westbury
Sarah: Catherine Law Millie/Nurse : Liz Edlin Maid/Dr Jenny/Undertaker: Lucinda Ross Basil/Rev Dennis: Mike Payne
​The Production Team
Producer & Director: Fiona Quilter-Wood Technical & Stage Manager: Mickey Gomm Assistant Director/Sound: Jade Harris-Tyler Sound/Lighting Engineer: Peter Child
Backstage: Chris Hartley, Miickey Gomm, Fiona Quilter-Wood Costume Support: Susan Lanning, Ana Holland, Melissa Holland
Front of House: Ron Lanning, Adam Holland, Karen Hodghton Photography: Rosalind White
The Graduate - October 2019
based on the novel by Chales Webb, The motion screenplay by Calder Willingham
& Buck Henry by special arrangement with Studio Canal
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Four performances at four different venues made this one quite a challenge for both cast and crew. However, as usual, the team pulled together and the results were clear for all to see. We had some fabulous feedback and it was wonderful to welcome some new members to the cast. Based on the iconic film starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, this was a surprisingly funny play as well as dealing with the conflicts between these very troubled families. It also saw the directorial debut of our Finance Manager, Adrian!
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THE CAST
Benjamin Braddock: Jade Harris–Tyler Mr Braddock: Mike Payne Mrs Braddock: Leigh Amos Mr Robinson: Adrian Burroughs Mrs Robinson: Fiona Quilter-WoodElaine Robinson: Alisha Westbury Desk Clerk/Barmaid/Psychiatrist: Catherine Law Receptionist/Stripper: Penny Pomroy Priest: Mike Payne Man in Bar: Mickey Gomm Carl: Peter Child
THE CREW
Director: Adrian Burroughs Producer: Leigh Amos Marketing: Fiona Quilter-Wood Stage Manager: Mickey Gomm Lighting & Sound: Peter Child
Photography: Rosalind White Guitar & Vocals: Mike Payne
Our thanks go to: Grace Hardy for running the auditions for us, Sue Lawson for her help with costumes​
Spend, Spend, Spend - June 2019
Book/lyrics & music by Steve Brown & Justin Green
Based on the book by Viv Nicholson & Stephen Smith
An Amateur Production in association with Concord Theatricals
This musical version of the life of Pools' winner, Viv Nicholson, was staged in three local venues. the 400 seat Rudolf Steiner in Kings Langley, the more intimate Pitstone Millenium Hall and our first outdoor production at Lindengate, Wendover. All three venues presented their own challenges, but once again our cast and crew coped with everything we threw at them - even a brand new MD for the final performance! We also managed to raise for two wonderful local causes - Lindengate Menta Health Charity and #Lets Get Lynne Standing
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THE CAST
Michelle Backhouse: Young Viv Nikki Mattey: Viv Jade Tyler: Keith Steve Mattey: George Becky Scot: tMother & Receptionist Ash Copeland: Matt, Estate Agent, Son, Ensemble
Adrian Burroughs: Businessman, Tax Man, Grandpa, Ensemble Catherine Law: Bank Manager, Beautician, Ensemble Dilly Bellingham: Beautician, Bridesmaid, Ensemble
Flora Smith: Bridesmaid, Belinda, Daughter, Ensemble Izzy Matte: ySue, Bridesmaid, Daughter, Ensemble Justine McCreith: Beautician, Stewardess, Tart, Ensemble
Leigh Amos: Mrs Waterman, Landlady, Ensemble Maggs McGuire: Ensemble Mark Wainwright: Vicar, Bruce Forsyth, Husband 5, Ensemble
Matthew Minors: Cinema manager, Ensemble Paul Passi: Policeman, Judge, Stranger, Ensemble Sandie Buckle: Customer, Keith’s Mother, Ensemble Terry Veal: Fireman, Granny, Ensemble
THE CREW
Director/Choreographer: Fiona Quilter-Wood Muscial Director: Samuel Wilson Vocal Coach: Dan Cowtan Technical Manager: Mickey Gomm Producer: Leigh Amos & Adrian Burroughs
Lighting: Jonathan Stacey Sound: Dave Stephens Tech Operators: Peter Child & Tom Hurley Door Construction: Mike Buckle​​​
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - October/November 2018
by Tenessee Williams
An Amateur Production in association with Samuel French Ltd
We staged this iconic play in three local venues, Hastoe Long Marston and Little Gaddesden. It was a challenge for everyone involved, not just the cast - several of whom had huge amounts of lines to learn, but the crew who moved and rebuilt the set and staging with only an hour in which to do it and the entire company who had to perform in very different spaces with no rehearsal. The reviews were fabulous and we are very proud of what everyone achieved.
THE CAST
Maggie the Cat - Fiona Quilter-Wood Brick - Marlon Gill Big Daddy - Colin Bryer Big Mamma - Damien Bishop Mae - Leigh Amos Gooper - Adrian Burroughs
Rev Tooker - Josh Dunk Dr Baugh - Terry Casserley Daisy - Christine Garvey Sookey - Ana Holland Trixie - Melissa Holland Dixie - Izzy Mattey Polly - Isabella Dunstall Sonny - Theo Cowtan
​THE CREW
Director - Andrew Faber Producer - Leigh Amos Asst Producer - Adrian Burroughs Stage Manager - Mickey Gomm Marketing & Box Office - Fiona Quilter-Wood
Front of House Manager - Matthew Minors Photography - Paul Adams Audition Manager - Grace Hardy Set & Prop Design - Fiona Quilter-Wood​​
Comic Potential - April 2018
by Alan Ayckborn
An Amateur Production in association with Samuel French Ltd
The Court Theatre, Tring was the venue for this funny and clever play
On the surface of it, this is a romantic comedy about an aspiring playwright who falls in love with an "actoid" - the robots that have replaced actors in daytime soap operas. However, as always, Ayckbourn manages to do more than just present a comedy. This is also a successful satire on the workings of television and asks us to question what it is that makes us human. After some chilly and very funny rehearsals, the cast and crew pulled off three fantastic performances to some very appreciative audiences.
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THE CAST
Adam - Colin Tovee Carla - Fiona Quilter-Wood Chandler - Steve Mattey Daughter-Technician - Leigh Amos Dr/Father/Man in Shop - Mike Payne Girl in Dress Shop - Denise Lussignea
Jacie - Emma Russon Lester - Adrian Burroughs Marmion/Assistant - Fran Montague Mum/Wife/Waitress - Becky Scott Prim - Sharon Wilson The Prostitute - Lindsay Smith Trudi - Liz Edlin Turkey - Terry Veal
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THE CREW
Director - Andrew Faber Producer - Leigh Amos Marketing - Fiona Quilter-Wood Stage Manager - Mickey Gomm Lighting - Suzy Ruck Sound Design - Nick Cooper Sound Operation - Peter Child
Stage Crew - Matthew Minors Programme Printing - Aston Studios Wardrobe - Mandy Gomm Photography - Rosalind White Set Build - Simon Ruck, Cast & Crew Box Office - Mike and Sandie Buckle
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The Flint Street Nativity - December 2014
by Tim Firth
An Amateur Production in association with Samuel French Ltd
We staged Tim Firth's fabulous play The Flint Street Nativity at the Espinosa Centre in Berkhamsted.
In this charming and insightful version of a traditional nativity, the eight-year-old pupils of Flint Street Primary School, all played by adults, perform the nativity play for their parents. The story is based on real events, collected over a period of ten years from Tim Firth's family and friends who were teachers. The results are hilarious and moving and we certainly had a great time bringing this one to the stage. Please take a look at the show photos below which were all taken by www.rosalindwhitephotography.com, who we highly recommend!
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THE CAST
Innkeeper - Steve Berry Wise Gold - Damien Bishop Narrator - Mike Code The Star - Stephen Davies Ass - Malcolm Emms Herod/Joseph - Colin Hubbocks
Angel Gabriel - Fiona Quilter-Wood Angel - Emma Russon Wise Frankincense - Eric Wilson Mary - Sharon Wilson Shepherd - Jo-Anne Wright
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THE CREW
Director - Andrew Faber Producer - Fiona Quilter-Wood Ass. Producer & Photographer - Roz White Stage Manager - Matthew Minors Musical Director - Lindsay Smith
Wardrobe - Caroline Colebrook & Mandy Gomm Lighting - Doz Brook Set Building - Simon Ruck, Cast & Crew Programme Printing - Mike Payne Box Office - Corrina Chute, Emma Shone
