Welcome to the page about the Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society Shows from 1980 to 1989. Below is information about the musicals the society staged in the 1980’s which include: Half A Sixpence (1980); Bless The Bride (1981); Love From Judy (1982); The Arcadians (1983); Me and My Girl (1984); Fiddler On The Roof (1985); No No Nanette (1986); The Music Man (1987); Oklahoma! (1988); Guys And Dolls (1989).
There are also pages for the Red Rose AODS shows from … 1930’s … 1940’s … 1950’s … 1960’s … 1970’s … 1980’s … 1990’s … 2000’s … 2010’s … 2020’s … back to Lancaster Red Rose AODS.
1989: Guys And Dolls
The 1989 production of Guys & Dolls was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 53rd annual show which was staged from Monday the 27th of February 1989 to Saturday the 4th of March 1989 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. This 1950 musical – with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows – is based on “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown” and “Blood Pressure”, which are two short stories by Damon Runyon. This was the last show that David Wood was musical director for and he opened his Promenade Music Shop four months after the show closed.
The 1989 Guys & Dolls Production Team
Producer: Kathleen B. Kenyon … Musical Director: Eddie Waring … Chorus Mistress: Pamela Evans … Accompanist: Renee Shore … Choreographer: Susan Corntwaite … Stage Director: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr G. Davis and Mrs K. Bradshaw … Property Masters: Mrs J. Fitton and Mr I. Woodburn … Prompter: Mrs R. Shade … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Les Kenyon and Mr T. Shade … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd … Scenery: James Fredricks, Weston-Super-Mare … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Bargh, Harrison, Bull, Steel, Doherty, and Barnes; and Messers: Wilson, Stalker and Nightingale.
The 1989 Guys & Dolls Cast (in order of appearance)
Principals
Nicely-Nicely Johnson was played by Ralph Wilson; Benny Southstreet was played by John Beamer; Rusty Charlie was played by Matthew Dent; Sarah Brown was played by Lynne Nolan; Alvida Abernathy was played by Maureen Elliot; Agatha was played by Stephanie Boan; Harry the Horse was played by Terry Shade; Lt. Brannigan was played by Kenneth Moore; Nathan Detroit was played by Michael Dowthwaite’ Miss Adelaide was played by Lesley Saadat; Sky Masterson was played by Geoff Houghton; Joey Bittmore was played by Edward Nightingale; Master of Ceremonies was played by Harry Herbert; Mimi was played by Heather Woodhouse; General Matilda B. Cartwright was played by Dorothy Weatherill; Big Jule was played by Reg Pimm; and the Waiter at the Hot Box was played by Neil Stoneham.
The 1989 Hot Box Girls
Lynne Atkinson, Anne Barnes, Caroline Clarkson, Fiona Ferguson, Valerie Goulding, Sarah Lowell, Karen Hattersley, and Heather Woodhouse.
The 1989 ‘Dolls’
Marjorie Bargh, Shirley Bargh, Meril Bull, Emma Harvey, Doreen Hough, Kathleen Ibbotson, Barbara Langridge, Eileen Mashiter, Irene Steel, and Mary Wight.
The 1989 ‘Save-A-Soul Mission’
Audrey Barlow, Joan Brown, Pamela Evans; Phyllis Ibbotson, Harry Herbert and Norman Stalker.
The 1989 ‘Crapshooters
Ron Cossou, Jean Dent, Matthew Dent; Andrew Fowkes; Harry Herbert; Sarah Lowell, Kenneth Moore, Edward Nightingale, Vicki Oyston, Terry Shade, Neil Stoneham, Olive Ward, G. Webb, and Charlie Wight.
1989’s Red Rose AODS Officials for Guys & Dolls
President: Beryl Gardner … Chair: Mr E. Dowthwaite … Treasurer: Mr G. Bargh … Assistant Treasurer: Mrs M. Young … Business Manager: Mr P. Weatherill … Secretary: Miss M. Law … Assistant Secretary: Mrs M. Bargh … Ticket Secretary: Mrs M. Johnson … Library Secretary: Valerie Goulding … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr D. Gillibrand.
1989’s Red Rose AODS Committee for Guys & Dolls
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh, and Miss M. Law and V. Goulding; and Messers: E. Dowthwaite, G. Mashiter, G. Bargh, and P. Weatherill.
1989’s Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Guys & Dolls
Mesdames: Doherty, Stalker, Davis, Johnson, Woodburn, Fitton, Harrison, Burnett, Tremble, and Miss J. Robinson.
1989’s Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Guys & Dolls
Mesdames: I. Steel, G. Harrison, E. Mashiter, L. Saadat and L. Nolan; Misses: H. Woodhouse and S. Lowell; Messers: G. Mashiter, J. Steel, S. Woodburn, P. Weatherill, A. Fowkes, M. Dent and J. Beamer.
1989’s Red Rose AODS Life Members for Guys & Dolls
Mrs M. Walker, Mr H. Maudsley, Miss D. Ellwood, Mrs A. Nash, Mr & Mrs E. Dowthwaite, Mrs F. Wilkinson, Mrs W. Kirkbride and Mr M. Dixon.
1989’s Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Guys & Dolls (in order of appearance in the programme)
Ultramark (vinyls) … Mr. Butcher (meats) … Norman Stalker (decorator) … The Fruit Store … Elms Security Consultants (alarms) … Hadath’s Tea Gardens (cafe) … Baxters (frozen foods) … Allan Maxfield (newsagents) … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Smalley’s (baby carriages) … Main Line (electrical contractors) … Spoilers (gift shop) … Battersby’s (coaches) … Red Rose Radio (radio station) … A. & M. Nightingale (buthers) … The Yorkshire Pud (cafe) … B. Lewis & Sons Ltd (ice cream and cafe) … The Emporium on the Hill (gifts) … The Bacon Stall (meats) … Byrne (tobacconists) … Coalite (building supplies) … Suzanne (garments) … Hest Bank Post Office … P. Weatherill (property repairs) … B. Postlethwaite (bakers) … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … Westgate House Carpets … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … H. Banks Lyon (shoes) … St. Aubyns Academy of Music (music lessons) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … Red Rose Radio (radio station) … Lunar Refrigeration Ltd … E.N. Stanley (fruiterers) … Furness (building society) … Scholl (footwear) … D. & M. E. Fretwell & Sons (butchers) … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Pronuptia (bridal wear) … Pizza Margherita (restaurant) … R. Banks Lyon (jewellers) … Gorrills (china and glass) … Morecambe Amateurs … The Washing Well Launderette … Florence Manleigh (florists) … W.H. Ashton (hardware) … Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society … Lancaster Fabric Centre … T. Gardner (tiles) … Winterdyne Service Station (car repairs) … Halton Wines & Spirits … Water Sculptures (water effects) … Lancaster & Morecambe Newspapers Ltd … Armitage Publicity (printers) … British Fuels Lts (Cawoods) … Ashton Hall Garden Centre … The Traveller (travel agent) … Cheese & Bacon Shop … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … Mollie Cowen’s School of Dancing … Red Rose AODS … Forthcoming Attractions at the the Garand Theatre … Kingfisher (wallcoverings) … [Back Cover] Mitchells of Lancaster (pub chain). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1988: Oklahoma!
The 1988 production of Oklahoma! was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 52nd annual show which was staged from Monday the 7th of March 1988 to Saturday the 12th of March 1988 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. The 1943 musical Oklahoma! was the first musical written by Rodgers and Hammerstein and is based on Lynn Riggs’ 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Musical numbers include: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin; The Surrey with the Fringe on Top; People Will Say We’re in Love; The Farmer and the Cowman; and of course, Oklahoma.
The 1988 Oklahoma! Production Team
Producer: Kathleen Kenyon … Musical Director: David Wood … Chorus Master: Ron Bull … Accompanist: Doris Bullock and Renee Shore … Choreographer (Dancing Mistresses): Mollie Cowen and Susan Corntwaite … Stage Manager: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr K. Ward and Mr G. Davis … Property Masters: Mr I. Woodburn and Mrs J. Fitton … Prompter: Mrs R. Shade … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Les Kenyon and Mr T. Shade … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd … Scenery: James Fredricks, Weston-Super-Mare … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Bargh, Harrison, Bull, Steel, Doherty, and Barnes; and Messers: Wilson and Stalker.
The 1988 Oklahoma! Cast
Principals
Aunt Eller was played by Maureen Elliot; Curly was played by Geoff Houghton; Laurey was played by Lynne Nolan; Ike Skidmore was played by Matthew Dent; Slim was played by Roy Pyptiuk; Cord Elam was played by Edward Nightingale; Will Parker was played by John Beamer; Jud Fry was played by Malcolm Osbaldeston; Ado Annie Carnes was played by Heather Woodhouse; Ali Hakim was played by Michael Dowthwaite; Gertie Cummings was played by Doreen Hough; Andrew Carnes was played by Ralph Wilson; Curly (in the ballet) was played by Andrew Fowkes; Jud (in the ballet) was played by Terry Shade.
Dancers
Michelle Aitken, Lynne Atkinson, Anne Barnes, Andrea Caton, Fiona Ferguson, Valerie Goulding, Sarah Lowell, Sarah McGuiness, Lesley Saadat, Susan Ward, and Deborah Wilson.
Chorus Ladies
Marjorie Bargh, Shirley Bargh, Audrey Barlow, Joan Brown, Meril Bull, Julie Barker, Stephanie Burgess, Jean Dent, Kathleen Ibbotson, Phyllis Ibbotson, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Eileen Mashiter, Irene Steel, Olive Ward, Dorothy Weatherill, Mary Wight and Enid Wilson.
Chorus Men and Dancers
Matthew Dent, Andrew Fowkes, Harry Herbert, Kenneth Moore, Edward Nightingale, Roy Pyptiuk, Terry Shade, Norman Stalker and Charlie Wight
1988’s Red Rose AODS Officials for Oklahoma!
President: Beryl Gardner … Chair: Mr E. Dowthwaite … Treasurer: Mr G. Bargh … Assistant Treasurer: Mrs M. Young … Business Manager: Mr J. Steel … Secretary: Miss M. Law … Assistant Secretary: Mrs M. Bargh … Ticket Secretary: Mrs M. Johnson … Library Secretary: Val Goulding … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr J. Gillibrand.
1988’s Red Rose AODS Committee for Oklahoma!
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh, Miss M. Law and Miss V. Goulding; and Messers: E. Dowthwaite, K. Ward, G. Mashiter, J. Steel, G. Bargh and P. Weatherill
1988 Society Ladies’ Committee
Mesdames: Doherty, Stalker, Davis, Johnson, Woodburn, Fitton, Harrison, Burnett, Tremble and Miss J. Robinson.
1988’s Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Oklahoma!
Mesdames: I. Steel, G. Harrison, E. Mashiter, and L. Saadat; Misses: L. Watson, H. Woodhouse and S. Lowell; and Messers: G. Mashiter, J. Steel, S. Woodburn, P. Weatherill, J. Foster, A. Fowkes, G. Doey, M. Dent and J. Beamer.
1988’s Red Rose AODS Life Members for Oklahoma!
Mrs M. Walker, Mr H. Maudsley, Miss D. Ellwood, Mrs A. Nash, Mr & Mrs E. Dowthwaite, Mrs F. Wilkinson and Mrs W. Kirkbride.
1988’s Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Oklahoma! (in order of appearance in the programme)
Ultramark (vinyls) … Mr. Butcher (meats) … Norman Stalker (decorator) … Elms Security Consultants (alarms) … Hadath’s (cafe) … Baxters (frozen foods) … Allan Maxfield (newsagents) … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Smalley’s (baby carriages) … Main Line (electrical contractors) … Spoilers (gift shop) … Battersby’s (coaches) … St. Aubyns Academy of Music (music lessons) … A. & M. Nightingale (buthers) … The Yorkshire Pud (cafe) … B. Lewis & Sons Ltd (ice cream and cafe) … The Emporium on the Hill (gifts) … Coalite (building supplies) … The Bacon Stall (meats) … Byrne (tobacconists) … Suzanne (garments) … Hest Bank Post Office … P. Weatherill (property repairs) … B. Postlethwaite (bakers) … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … H. Banks Lyon (shoes) … Westgate House Carpets … Water Sculptures (water effects) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … Pizza Margherita (restaurant) … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Nationwide Anglia (building society) … Lancaster Fabric Centre … Scholl (footwear) … D. & M. E. Fretwell & Sons (butchers) … Cheese & Bacon Shop … Pronuptia (bridal wear) … Youngs (formal wear) … R. Banks Lyon (jewellers) … Merry Kettle (restaurant) … White Cross Supply Co (security) … Morecambe Amateurs … Gorrills (china and glass) … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … T. Gardner (tiles) … Florence Manleigh (florists) … W.H. Ashton (hardware) … Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society … Dolphin Taxis … Dollond & Aitchison (opticians) … Winterdyne Service Station (car repairs) … Halton Wines & Spirits … Lunar Refrigeration Ltd … Lancaster Guardian Ltd (newspaper) … Armitage Publicity (printers) … Cawoods Coal Ltd … E.N. Stanley (fruiterers) … E.N. Stanley (fruiterers) … J. Whitfield (newsagents) … The Washing Well (dry cleaners) … The White Lion Halton (pub) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … Reddrops Travel (taxis) … Mollie Cowen’s School of Dancing … Red Rose AODS … Kingfisher (wallcoverings) … [Back Cover] Mitchells of Lancaster (pub chain). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1987: The Music Man
The 1987 production of ‘The Music Man’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 51st annual show which was staged from Monday the 16th of March 1987 to Saturday the 21st of March 1987 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. This 1957 musical – with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson – is based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. Famous musical numbers include: ‘Seventy-six Trombones’; and ‘Till There Was You’.
The 1987 The Music Man Production Team
Producer: Kathleen Kenyon … Musical Director: David Wood … Chorus Master: Ron Bull … Accompanist: Doris Bullock ALCM LLCM … Choreographer (Dancing Mistresses): Mollie Cowen and Susan Corntwaite … Stage Manager: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr K. Ward and Mr G. Davis … Property Masters: Graham Doey, Mr I. Woodburn and Mrs J. Fitton … Prompter: Mrs R. Shade … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Les Kenyon and Mr T. Shade … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd … Scenery: Scenic Display Services Ltd, Bradford … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Bargh, Harrison, Bull, Steel, Doherty, and Barnes; and Messers: Wilson and Stalker.
The 1987 The Music Man Cast
Principals
Travelling Salespeople were played by John Beamer, Terry Shade, Shirley Bargh, Meril Bull, Yvonne Pyptiuk and L. Watson; Carlie Cowell was played by John Parker; Conductor was played by Andrew Fowkes; Harold Hill was played by Geoff Houghton; Mayor Shinn was played by Harry Herbert; Marcellus Washburn was played by Ralph Wilson; Jacey Squires was played by Norman Stalker; Ewart Dunlop was played by Edward Nightingale; Olin Britt was played by Malcolm Osbaldeston; Oliver Hix was played by John Cawood; Marion Paroo was played by Stephanie Burgess; Mrs Paroo was played by Maureen Elliot; Amaryllis was played by Louise Cliffe and Elizabeth Mellor; Winthrop Paroo was played byGavin Roach; Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn was played by Dorothy Weatherill; Zaneeta Shinn was played by Susan Johnson; Tommy Djilas was played by Richard Woods; Gracie Shinn was played by Jadine Normanton and Francesca Sozzi; Alma Hix was played by Olive Ward; Maud Dunlop was played by Lesley Saadat; Ethel Toffelmier was played by Jean Dent; Mrs Squires was played by Doreen Hough; and Constable Locke was played by Martin Dixon.
Dancers
Michelle Aitken, Lynne Atkinson, Anne Barnes, Andrea Caton, Andrea Caton, Fiona Ferguson, Valerie Goulding, Susan Johnson, Sarah Lowell, Lynne Watson, and Heather Woodhouse.
Chorus Ladies
Marjorie Bargh, Shirley Bargh, Audrey Barlow, Joan Brown, Meril Bull, Brenda Dobson, Kathleen Ibbotson, Phyllis Ibbotson, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Eileen Mashiter, Irene Steel, Yvonne Pyptiuk, Mary Wight and Enid Wilson.
Chorus Men
Graham Crook, Michael Dowthwaite, John Beamer, Les Kenyon, Andrew Fowkes, and Terry Shade.
Children: Stefanie Barnes, Louise Cliffe, Elizabeth Mellor, Jardine Normanton, Lyndsey Richardson, Jayne Roddan, Lisa Roddan, Francesca Sozzi, Ian David, Christopher Graham, John Redford, and Paul Stypula.
1987 Red Rose AODS Officials for The Music Man
President: Beryl Gardner … Chair: Mr E. Dowthwaite … Treasurer: Mr G. Bargh … Assistant Treasurer: Mrs M. Young … Business Manager: Mr J. Steel … Secretary: Miss M. Law … Assistant Secretary: Mrs M. Bargh … Ticket Secretary: Mrs M. Johnson … Library Secretary: Val Goulding … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr J. Gillibrand.
1987 Red Rose AODS Committee for The Music Man
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh, Miss M. Law and Miss V. Goulding; and Messers: E. Dowthwaite, K. Ward, G. Mashiter, J. Steel, G. Bargh and P. Weatherill
1987 Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for The Music Man
Mesdames: Doherty, Stalker, Davis, Johnson, E. Varey, J. Varey, Woodburn, Tremble and Miss J. Robinson.
1987 Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for The Music Man
Mesdames: I. Steel, G. Harrison, E. Mashiter, and L. Saadat; Misses: L. Watson, H. Woodhouse and S. Lowell; and Messers: G. Mashiter, J. Steel, S. Woodburn, P. Weatherill, J. Foster, A. Fowkes, G. Doey, M. Dent and J. Beamer.
Red Rose AODS Life Members in 1987 for The Music Man
Mrs M. Walker, Mr H. Maudsley, Miss D. Ellwood, Mrs A. Nash, Mr & Mrs E. Dowthwaite, Mrs C. Davies, Mrs F. Wilkinson and Mrs W. Kirkbride.
1987 Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for The Music Man (in order of appearance in the programme)
Johnson Kelly (estate agents) … Mr. Butcher (meats) … Norman Stalker (decorator) … B. Lewis & Sons Ltd (ice cream and cafe) … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Smalley’s (baby carriages) … Main Line (electrical contractors) … Spoilers (gift shop) … Battersby’s (coaches) … St. Aubyns Academy of Music (music lessons) … D. & M. E. Fretwell & Sons (butchers) … Coalite (building supplies) … The Bacon Stall (meats) … Byrne (tobacconists) … Suzanne (garments) … Sean Doherty (cobler) … P. Weatherill (property repairs) … Private Dancer (dance wear) … B. Postlethwaite (bakers) … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … H. Banks Lyon (shoes) … Westgate House Carpets … Elliot’s (property repairs) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … Oyston (estate agents) … Anglia (building society) … Lancaster Fabric Centre … Scholl (footwear) … The Emporium on the Hill (gifts) … Cheese & Bacon Shop … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Red Rose Radio (radio station) … R. Banks Lyon (jewellers) … Merry Kettle (restaurant) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … Gorrills (china and glass) … Messrs Bate & Gorst (perfume) … T. Gardner (tiles) … Florence Manleigh (florists) … W.H. Ashton (hardware) … Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society … Alhambra Indoor Market … Lunar Refrigeration Ltd … Lancaster & Morecambe Newspapers Ltd … Armitage Publicity (printers) … Cawoods Coal Ltd … E.N. Stanley (fruiterers) … J. Whitfield (newsagents) … The Washing Well (dry cleaners) … Fowlers (removals) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … Forthcoming Attractions at the the Garand Theatre … Mollie Cowen’s School of Dancing … Red Rose AODS … Kingfisher (wallcoverings) … [Back Cover] Mitchells of Lancaster (pub chain). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1986: No No Nanette
1986 saw Lancaster Red Rose AODS do their 50th show and their ‘Golden Jubilee Production’ was ‘No No Nanette’ which was staged from Monday the 3rd of March 1986 to Saturday the 8th of March 1986 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 1924 musical comedy has lyrics by Irving Caesar and Otto Harbach; music by Vincent Youmans; and a book by Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel. It is based on Frank Mandel’s 1919 Broadway play ‘My Lady Friends’. Famous songs in No No Nanette include: ‘Tea for Two’ and ‘I Want to Be Happy’.
The 1986 ‘No No Nanette’ Production Team
Producer: Kathleen Kenyon … Musical Director: David Wood … Chorus Master: Ron Bull … Accompanist: Doris Bullock ALCM LLCM … Choreographer (Dancing Mistresses): Mollie Cowen and Susan Corntwaite … Stage Manager: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr K. Ward and Mr G. Davis … Property Masters: Graham Doey and Mr I. Woodburn … Prompter: Mrs R. Shade … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Les Kenyon and Mr T. Shade … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd … Scenery: Scenic Display Services Ltd Bradford … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Bargh, Harrison, Bull, Steel, Doherty, and Barnes; and Messers: Wilson and Stalker.
The 1986 ‘No No Nanette’ Cast
Principals
Pauline was played by Shirley Bargh; Sue Smith was played by Dorothy Weatherill; Billy Early was played by Michael Dowthwaite; Lucille was played by Meril Bull; Nanette was played by Lesley Saadat; Tom Trainer was played by John Beamer; Jimmy Smith was played by Ralph Wilson; Betty was played by Jean Dent; Winnie was played by Valerie Goulding; Flora was played by Yvonne Doherty.
Dancers
Michelle Aitken, Anne Barnes, Sally Burch, Lynne Cunningham, Susan Johnson, Sarah Lowell, Kathleen Madden, Sarah McGuiness, Susan Ward, Lynne Watson, and Heather Woodhouse.
Chorus Ladies
Marjorie Bargh, Audrey Barlow, Pauline Batty, Joan Brown, Stephanie Burgess, Maureen Elliot, Gladys Harrison, Doreen Hough, Kathleen Ibbotson, Phyllis Ibbotson, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Eileen Mashiter, Vicki Oyston, Brenda Roddan, Andrea Saunders, Lynn Schofield, Irene Steel, Olive Ward, Mary Wight, and Enid Wilson.
Chorus Mens
Graham Crook, Matthew Dent, Wilf Dodding, Andrew Fowkes, Harry Herbert, Geoff Houghton, Les Kenyon, Donald MacPherson, John Parker, Roy Pyptiuk, Terry Shade, Norman Stalkerm and Charlie Wight.
1986 Red Rose AODS Officials for No No Nanette
President: Beryl Gardner … Chair: Mr E. Dowthwaite … Treasurer: Mr G. Bargh … Assistant Treasurer: Mrs M. Young … Business Manager: Mr J. Steel … Secretary: Miss M. Law … Assistant Secretary: Mrs M. Bargh … Ticket Secretary: Mrs M. Johnson … Library Secretary: Val Goulding … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr J. Gillibrand.
1986 Red Rose AODS Committee for No No Nanette
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh, Miss M. Law; and Messers: E. Dowthwaite, K. Ward, G. Mashiter, J. Steel, G. Bargh and P. Weatherill
1986 Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for No No Nanette
Mesdames: Doherty, Stalker, Davis, Johnson, E. Varey, J. Varey, Tremble and Miss J. Robinson.
1986 Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for No No Nanette
Mesdames: I. Steel, G. Harrison, E. Mashiter, L. Schofield and Miss L. Watson; and Messers: G. Mashiter, J. Steel, S. Woodburn, P. Weatherill, J. Foster, A. Fowkes and G. Doey
– Society Life Members in 1986
Mrs M. Walker, Mr H. Maudsley, Mr J. Turner, Miss D. Ellwood, Mrs A. Nash, Mr & Mrs E. Dowthwaite, Mrs C. Davies, Mrs F. Wilkinson and Mrs W. Kirkbride.
1986 Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for No No Nanette (in order of appearance in the programme)
Johnson Kelly (estate agents) … Mr. Butcher (meats) … H Little and Son Ltd (jewellers) … B. Lewis & Sons Ltd (ice cream and cafe) … Elms Security Consultants (alarms) … Baxters (frozen foods) … Cecil Thomas Ltd (photographic) … Bashful Belles Fashions (bridal boutique) … Smalley’s (baby carriages) … Main Line (electrical contractors) … Spoilers (gift shop) … Battersby’s (coaches) … St. Aubyns Academy of Music (music lessons) … Greyhound Hotel (pub) … Coalite (building supplies) … Kingfisher (wallcoverings) … The George and Dragon Hotel (pub) … Florence Manleigh (florists) … Suzanne (garments) … Sean Doherty (cobler) … The Shoppemon the Hill (wine merchants) … B. Postlethwaite (bakers) … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) …H Banks Lyon (shoes) … Westgate House Carpets … P. Weatherill (property repairs) … Elliot’s (property repairs) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … Oyston (estate agents) … Anglia (building society) … Lancaster Fabric Centre … Scholl (footwear) … Dolphin Taxis … Cheese & Bacon Shop … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Red Rose Radio (radio station) … R. Banks Lyon (jewellers) … Merry Kettle (restaurant) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … Gorrills (china and glass) … Messrs Bate & Gorst (perfume) … T. Gardner (tiles) … W.H. Ashton (hardware) … Lunar Refrigeration Ltd … Lancaster Guardian Ltd (newspaper) … Armitage Publicity (printers) … Cawoods Coal Ltd … E.N. Stanley (fruiterers) … Halton Chip Shop … The Washing Well (dry cleaners) … Fowlers (removals) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society … Red Rose AODS (forthcoming shows) … Mitchells of Lancaster (pub chain) … [Back Cover] Thwaites (beer). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1985: Fiddler On The Roof
1985 saw Lancaster Red Rose AODS do their 49th show ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ which was staged from Monday the 11th of March 1985 to Saturday the 16th of March 1985 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. The 1964 musical with music by Jerry Bock; lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; and book by Joseph Stein. Famous songs include: Tradition; Matchmaker, Matchmaker; If I Were a Rich Man; To Life; Sunrise, Sunset; Do You Love Me?
The 1985 Fiddler On The Roof Production Team
Producer: Kathleen Kenyon … Musical Director & Chorus Master: Bill Ibbotoson … Accompanist: Doris Bullock ALCM LLCM … Choreographer (Dancing Mistresses): Mollie Cowen and Susan Corntwaite … Stage Manager: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr K. Ward and Mr G. Davis … Property Masters: Graham Doey and Mr I. Woodburn … Prompter: Mrs R. Shade … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Les Kenyon and Mr T. Shade … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd, The Wardrobe Committee and Acting Members … Scenery: Scenic Display Services Ltd Bradford … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Bargh, Harrison, Bull, Steel, Doherty, Barnes and Varey; and Messers: Wilson and Stalker.
The 1985 Fiddler On The Roof Cast
Principals
Tevye (the milkman) was played by Les Holmes; Golde (the milkman’s wife) was played by Dorothy Weatherill; Tzeitel (the milkman’s daughter) was played by Doreen Hough; Hodel (the milkman’s daughter) was played by Yvonne Doherty; Chava (the milkman’s daughter) was played by Lynne Watson; Shprintze (the milkman’s daughter) was played by Lundsey Richardson and Jadine Normanton; Bielke (the milkman’s daughter) was played by Francesca Sozzi and Louise Cliff; Yente (the matchmaker) was played by Maureen Elliot; Motel (the taylor) was played by Ralphn Wilson; Perchik (the student) was played by Geoff Houghton; Lazar Wolf (the butcher) was played by Harry Herbert; Mordcha (the innkeeper) was played by Michael Dowthwaite; Rabbi was played by Les Kenyon; Mendel (rabbi’s son) was played by Andrew Fowkes; Avram (the bookseller) was played by Terry Shade; Nachum (the beggar) was played by Norman Stalker; Yussel (the hatmaker) was played by Wilf Dodding; Grandma Tzeitel was played by Lynn Schofield; Fruma -Sarah was played by Jean Dent; Constable was played by Martin Dixon; Fyedka was played by John Beamer; Shandel (motel’s mother) was played by Meril Bull; and The Fiddler was played by Val Goulding.
Female Villagers
Arlene Arnold, Marjorie Bargh, Shirley Bargh, Audrey Barlow, Anne Barnes, Maureen Bellis, Joan Brown, Stephanie Burgess, Lynne Cunningham, Jean Dent, Valerie Goulding, Gladys Harrison, Sharon Hodgson, Kathleen Ibbotson, Phyllis Ibbotson, Joan Kay, Helen Kirby, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Sarah McGuiness, Eileen Mashiter, Vicki Oyston, Lynn Schofield, Irene Steel, Mandy Townson, Michelle Tremble, Olive Ward, Susan Ward, Mary Wight, Enid Wilson and Jane Wragg.
Male Villagers
John Beamer, Roger Caton, Graham Crook, Matthew Dent, Wilf Dodding, Harry Heyes, Pat Madden, Kevin Petre, Norman Stalkerm and Charlie Wight.
1985 Red Rose AODS Officials for Fiddler On The Roof
President: Beryl Gardner … Chair: Mr E. Dowthwaite … Treasurer: Mr G. Bargh … Assistant Treasurer: Mrs M. Young … Business Manager: Mr J. Steel … Secretary: Miss M. Law … Assistant Secretary: Mrs M. Bargh … Ticket Secretary: Mrs M. Johnson … Library Secretary: Val Goulding … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr J. Gillibrand.
1985 Red Rose AODS Committee for Fiddler On The Roof
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, and S. Bargh; Miss: M. Law; and Messers: E. Dowthwaite, K. Ward, G. Mashiter, J. Steel, G. Bargh, W. Ibbotson and P. Weatherill
1985 Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Fiddler On The Roof
Mesdames: Doherty, Stalker, Davis, Johnson, E. Varey, J. Varey, Tremble and Miss J. Robinson.
1985 Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Fiddler On The Roof
Mesdames: I. Steel, G. Harrison, and E. Mashiter; Miss K. Dent; and Messers: G. Mashiter, J. Steel, S. Woodburn, P. Weatherill, R. Barlow, J. Foster, A. Fowkes and G. Doey
1985 Society Life Members as of Fiddler On The Roof
Mrs M. Walker, Mr H. Maudsley, Mr J. Turner, Miss D. Ellwood, Mrs A. Nash, Mr & Mrs E. Dowthwaite, Mr & Mrs C. Davies, Mrs F. Wilkinson and Mrs W. Kirkbride.
1985 Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Fiddler On The Roof (in order of appearance in the programme)
Johnson Kelly (estate agents) … Coffee Time (cafe) … H Little and Son Ltd (jewellers) … B. Lewis & Sons Ltd (ice cream and cafe) … Oakthorne Security (alarms) … Baxters (frozen foods) … The Sun Hotel (pub) … Bashful Belles Fashions (bridal boutique) … Smalley’s (baby carriages) … Main Line (electrical contractors) … Spoilers (gift shop) … Battersby’s (coaches) … Red Rose Radio … Kingfisher (wallcoverings) … The George and Dragon Hotel (pub) … Florence Manleigh (florists) … Suzanne (garments) … Sean Doherty (cobler) … B. Postlethwaite (bakers) … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … H Banks Lyon (shoes) … Westgate House Carpets … P. Weatherill (property repairs) … Elliot’s (property repairs) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … Oyston (estate agents) … Cecil Thomas Ltd (photographic) … Anglia (building society) … Lancaster Fabric Centre … Scholl (footwear) … Dolphin Taxis … Cheese & Bacon Shop … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Merry Kettle (restaurant) … Royal Hotel Lancaster (pub) … Gorrills (china and glass) … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … T. Gardner (tiles) … Lunar Refrigeration Ltd … Lancaster & Morecambe Newspapers Ltd … Armitage Publicity (printers) … Cawoods Coal Ltd … Farmers Arms (pub) … Halton Chip Shop … The Washing Well (dry cleaners) … Fowlers (removals) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society … Mollie Cowen’s School of Dancing … Red Rose AODS … Mitchells of Lancaster (pub chain) … [Back Cover] Thwaites (beer). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1984: Me and My Girl
1984 saw Lancaster Red Rose AODS do their 48th show ‘Me and My Girl’ which was staged from Monday the 12th of March 1984 to Saturday the 17th of March 1984 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. The 1937 musical – with music by Noel Gay; and lyrics and book by Douglas Furber and L. Arthur Rose – tells the story of an unrefined cockney gentleman who learns that he’s the 14th heir to the Earl of Hareford. Musical numbers include: A Weekend at Hareford; Thinking of No-One But Me: The Family Solicitor; An English Gentleman; Keep away from the Town; A bright little girl like me; If Only You Had Cared for Me; Once You Lose Your Heart; This Is The Night Of The Year; The Lambeth Walk; Don’t Be Silly Sally; Song of Hareford; and of course, The Lambeth Walk, and Me and My Girl.
The 1984 Me and My Girl Production Team
Producer: Kathleen Kenyon … Musical Director & Chorus Master: Bill Ibbotoson … Accompanist: Doris Bullock ALCM LLCM … Choreographer (Dancing Mistresses): Mollie Cowen and Susan Corntwaite … Stage Manager: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr K. Ward and Mr G. Davis … Property Masters: Graham Doey and Mr I. Woodburn … Prompter: Miss J. Robinson … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Les Kenyon and Mr T. Shade … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd, The Wardrobe Committee and Acting Members … Scenery: Scenic Display Services Ltd Bradford … Properties and Furniture: Leon Cooper, Batley; Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Bargh, Harrison, Bull, Steel, Doherty, Barnes and Varey; and Messers: Wilson and Stalker.
The 1985 Fiddler On The Roof Cast (in order of appearance)
Principals
Gerald Bolingbroke was played by Terry Shade; Lady Battersby was played by Meril Bull; Lady Brighton was played by Olive Ward; Lord Battersby was played by Andrew Fowkes; Lady Jacqueline Carstone (Jackie) was played by Shirley Bargh; Charles was played by Geoff Houghton; Herbert Parchester was played by Michael Dowthwaite; The Honourable Margaret Aikington was played by Dorothy Weatherill; Lord Jasper Tring was played by Les Kenyon; The Duchess of Dene (Maria) was played by Maureen Elliot; Sir John Tremayne was played by Harry Herbert; Bill Snibson was played by Ralph Wilson; Sally Smith was played by Lynn Schofield; Menservants was played by Charlie Wight, Norman Stalker, Alasdair Elliot; Telegraph Boy was played by Sarah Lowell; Mrs Brown (sally’s landlady) was played by Yvonne Doherty; Bob Barking was played by Alasdair Elliot; and Police Constable was played by Richard Barlow.
Dancers
Anne Barnes, Lynne Cunningham, Katherine Dent, Valerie Goulding, Susan Johnson, Helen Kirby, Kathleen Madden, Sarah McGuiness, and Susan Ward.
Ladies Chorus
Audrey Barlow, Joan Brown, Stephanie Burgess, Jean Dent, Yvonne Doherty, Gladys Harrison, Doreen Hough, Kathleen Ibbotson, Phyllis Ibbotson, Joan Kay, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Eileen Mashiter, Vicki Oyston, Irene Steel, Mary Wight, and Enid Wilson.
Male Chorus and Costers
Richard Barlow, Roger Caton, Graham Crook, Matthew Dent, Graham Doey, Gordon Mashiter, David Robertson, Ken Ward, and Graham Wilkes.
1984 Red Rose AODS Officials for Me and My Girl
President: Beryl Gardner … Chair: Mr E. Dowthwaite … Treasurer: Mr G. Bargh … Assistant Treasurer: Mrs M. Young … Business Manager: Mr J. Steel … Secretary: Miss M. Law … Assistant Secretary: Mrs M. Bargh … Ticket Secretary: Mrs M. Johnson … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr J. Gillibrand.
1984 Red Rose AODS Committee for Me and My Girl
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, and S. Bargh; Miss: M. Law; and Messers: E. Dowthwaite, K. Ward, G. Mashiter, J. Steel, W. Ibbotson and P. Weatherill
1984 Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Me and My Girl
Mesdames: Kirkbride, Morrell, Gardner, Doherty, Stalker, Johnson, E. Varey, and J. Varey; and Miss D. Ellwood.
1984 Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Me and My Girl
Mesdames: I. Steel, G. Harrison, and E. Mashiter; Miss K. Dent; and Messers: G. Mashiter, J. Steel, S. Woodburn, P. Weatherill, R. Barlow, J. Foster, A. Fowkes and G. Doey
1984 Society Life Members as of Me and My Girl
Mrs M. Walker, Mr H. Maudsley, Mr J. Turner, Miss D. Ellwood, Mrs A. Nash, Mr & Mrs E. Dowthwaite, Mr & Mrs C. Davies, Mrs F. Wilkinson and Mrs W. Kirkbride.
1984 Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Me and My Girl (in order of appearance in the programme)
Hulmes (estate agents) … Rene’s of Lancaster (fashion) … H Little and Son Ltd (jewellers) … B. Lewis & Sons Ltd (ice cream and cafe) … Collins & Kneale Ltd (insurance) … Baxters (frozen foods) … L. & K. Kenyon (tobacconists) … Bashful Belles Fashions (bridal boutique) … Smalley’s (baby carriages) … Main Line (electrical contractors) … Spoilers (gift shop) … Battersby’s (coaches) … Red Rose Radio … Kingfisher (wallcoverings) … The George and Dragon Hotel (pub) … Florence Manleigh (florists) … Suzanne (garments) … Sean Doherty (cobler) … B. Postlethwaite (bakers) … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … H Banks Lyon (shoes) … Westgate House Carpets … P. Weatherill (property repairs) … Elliot’s (property repairs) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … Cecil Thomas Ltd (cameras) … Anglia (building society) … Lancaster Fabric Centre … Scholl (footwear) … The Bacon Stall … Cheese & Bacon Shop … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Merry Kettle (restaurant) … Royal Hotel Lancaster (pub) … Gorrills (china and glass) … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … T. Gardner (tiles) … Lunar Refrigeration Ltd … Lancaster & Morecambe Newspapers Ltd … Armitage Publicity (printers) … Cawoods Coal Ltd … Farmers Arms (pub) … Halton Chip Shop … Forthcoming Attractions at the the Garand Theatre … The Washing Well (dry cleaners) … Fowlers (removals) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … Oyston (estate agents) … Mollie Cowen’s School of Dancing … Red Rose AODS … Mitchells of Lancaster (pub chain) … [Back Cover] Yates & Jackson (brewers). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1983: The Arcadians
The 1983 production of ‘The Arcadians’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s annual show which was staged at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 1909 three act Edwardian musical comedy – with music by Lionel Monckton and Howard Talbot; lyrics by Arthur Wimperis; and book by Mark Ambient and Alexander M. Thompson – had the third longest run for any musical theatre piece up to that time [1909].
It opened at the London’s Shaftesbury Theatre in April 1909 before opening on Broadway in 1910.
It tells the story of some idyllic Arcadians who wish to transform wicked London to a land of truth and simplicity.
Musical numbers include: Arcadians are we; I quite forgot Arcadia; The Joy of Life; Look what hovers there above us; The Pipes of Pan are calling; All a lie!; Sweet Simplicitas; To all and each; That’s all over, bar the shouting; Back your fancy; The Girl with a Brogue; This is really altogether too provoking; Arcady is ever young; Somewhere; Fickle Fortune; Charming Weather; The horses are out; Plant your posies; I like London; My Motter; Cheer for Simplicitas!; Bring me a rose; Truth is so beautiful; Half-past two; Light is my heart.
More production details to follow.
1982: Love From Judy
1982 saw Lancaster Red Rose AODS do the show ‘Love from Judy’ which was staged at the Grand Theatre, Lancaster.
The 1951 musical – with music by Hugh Martin; lyrics by Jack Gray and Hugh Martin; and book by Eric Maschwitz and Jean Webster – is based on the novel ‘Daddy Long Legs’ by Jean Webster.
The original production opened in Coventry in 1951 and moved to the Saville Theatre in the West End in 1952; and this was the second time the society had done the show as it had previously done it in 1960.
It tells the story of an orphan (Jerusha ‘Judy’ Abbott) who attracts interest from a trustee and decides to give her a chance by sending her to a college. He only requests that she sends him a letter once a month keeping him updated on her studies and life. As she does not know his identity, she decides to name him “Daddy long-legs.” Over the course of her years in college, she begins to fall in love with her mysterious benefactor and he returns her feelings.
Mardi Gras; I Never Dream When I’m Asleep; It’s Great to Be an Orphan; Goin’ Back to School; Dumb, Dumb, Dumb; It’s Better Rich; Daddy Long-Legs; Love from Judy; A Touch of Voodoo; Skipping Rope Hornpipe; Here We Are; Go and Get Your Old Banjo; Kind to Animals; Ain’t Gonna Marry; My True Love; What Do I see in You.
More production details to follow.
1981: Bless The Bride
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1980: Half A Sixpence
1980 saw Lancaster Red Rose AODS do the annual show ‘Half A Sixpence’ which was staged at The Grand Theatre, Lancaster.
The 1963 musical – with music and lyrics by David Heneker, and a book by Beverley Cross – is based on Kipps by H.G. Wells.
This was the second time the society had done the show as it had previously done the show in 1968.
The musical was a vehicle for British pop star Tommy Steele and tells the story of orphan Arthur Kipps – who’s a simple soul – who unexpectedly inherits a fortune, climbs the social ladder, before losing everything and realizing that you can not buy happiness.
Musical numbers include: All in The Cause of Economy; Half a Sixpence; Money to Burn; A Proper Gentleman; She’s Too Far Above Me; If The Rain’s Got to Fall; The Old Military Canal; The One That’s Run Away; Long Ago; Flash Bang Wallop; I Know What I Am; and The Party’s On the House;
More production details to follow.
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