Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society – also known as Lancaster Red Rose AODS – are one of the best known operatic and dramatic associations in the north west of England. They have put musicals on in Lancaster (UK) since 1936 and they are a very friendly and welcoming am dram society.
The first part of the page is about my time with Red Rose AODS and then further down the page I have listed every show they have done with some details about each show (this is currently work in progress).
For anyone visiting this page for the first time, I’m David Wood and I was involved playing the trombone – when I was fourteen years old – in the pit of the Lancaster Grand Theatre for four Red Rose AODS shows between from 1980 to 1985; and became their musical director for their 1986 production when I was nineteen years old.
My first Red Rose production was ‘Half A Sixpence’ in 1980 and went on to play for ‘Bless The Bride’ in 1981; ‘Me And My Girl’ in 1984; and ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ in 1985.
After the societies previous musical director – Bill Ibbotson – resigned; I was appointed Musical Director in 1985 by their long-time producer and director Kathleen Kenyon MBE. Although I was only nineteen years old when the first show opened in 1986, I turned twenty whilst doing the show.
I was already well known to the show biz couple Kath and Les Kenyon [Pictured left] as I’d played in the pit for the four shows mentioned; had worked with Les as a child; and had been put forward for the job by Bill Ibbotson. Les, had been brilliant to me as a child. He was an incredibly busy compere, host, and comedian who was a well loved funny-man, very successful, and played parts for Kath’s Red Rose shows. I’m not exactly sure when Les passed away; but after directing Red Rose AODS for many years, Kathleen passed away on the 19th of April 2017 at The Sands Nursing Home in Morecambe, aged 89 years.
I was the Red Rose AODS MD for four years and looked after all aspects of music for their productions of: ‘No No Nanette’ in 1986; ‘The Music Man’ in 1987; ‘Oklahoma’ in 1988; and ‘Guys And Dolls’ in 1989.
I was really honoured to be awarded a ‘NODA Musical Director award for the theatre season 1986/7 for my musical direction of ‘The Music Man’ which was staged from Monday the 16th of March 1987 to Saturday the 21st of March 1987 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. Founded in 1899, NODA has a membership of around 2,500 theatre groups throughout the UK who are divided into 11 regions. The award I received was for ‘No. 2 Region North West’.
I have always said that this NODA award I received for the musical direction of ‘The Music Man’ had to be shared with the late Ron Bull [pictured top left] who was my trusty chorus master for the show and Doris Bullock my piano accompanist (more about Doris in a mo). Ron was my Chorus Master for ‘No No Nanette’ in 1986; ‘The Music Man’ in 1987; and ‘Oklahoma’ in 1988. Ron was a fine singer himself and had been the lead in many am dram productions over the years; and if I hadn’t had Ron, I wouldn’t have wanted to take the MD job. He was an excellent chorus master and incredibly thorough when it came to preparing the lead vocals of the principles and the ensemble singing. Ron handed over the reins to Pamela Evans, now Newman [pictured top right] who was my Chorus Mistress for the 1989 production of ‘Guys And Dolls’. I had known Pam for years and when Ron said he wanted to retire as Chorus Master, Pam was my first choice.
During my tenure as musical director, I was fortunate to also have two fabulous pianists who played for me for rehearsals and show week. Doris Bullock [pictured botom left] was quite simply a fine pianist and accompanist; and played for me for ‘No No Nanette’ in 1986; and ‘The Music Man’ in 1987. In 1988, Doris told me that she would like to retire and I begged her to stay and she shared the accompanist job with Renee Shore [pictured bottom right] for the production of ‘Oklahoma’ in 1988. That was the last show that Doris played and Renee played for Guys & Dolls in 1989.
When I think back, the little music team of myself, Ron Bull, Pamela Evans (now Newman), Doris Bullock and Renee made a good little team back between 1986 and 1989 and there is no doubt that I could not have done the musical director role without their support and past experience.
Lancaster Red Rose AODS Productions Include:
2024: Sweet Charity
To be staged in November 2024 at the Lancaster Grand Theatre. Exciting news! Lancaster Red Rose AODS will be staging the musical ‘Sweet Charity’ in November 2024.
This 1966 smash hit musical – with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and book by Neil Simon – has great songs and the original Broadway choreography was by Bob Fosse.
The stage musical was adapted for the big screen in 1969 which stars Shirley MacLaine (Charity) and John McMartin (Oscar Lindquist).
Musical numbers include hits like: Big Spender; If My Friends Could See Me Now; and The Rhythm of Life; as well as You Should See Yourself; Charity’s Soliloquy; Rich Man’s Frug; Too Many Tomorrows; There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This; I’m The Bravest Individual; Baby, Dream Your Dream; Sweet Charity; Where Am I Going?; I’m A Brass Band; I Love To Cry At Weddings.
2023: Little Shop of Horrors
Lancaster Red Rose AODS will be staging the musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ from 7th of November 2023 to 11th of November 2023 at the Lancaster Grand Theatre. This 1982 horror comedy musical – with music by Alan Menken and lyrics & book by Howard Ashman – follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh.
The music’s in the style of early 60’s doo-wop rock and roll and include musical numbers like: Skid Row (Downtown); Da-Doo; Grow for Me; Ya Never Know; Somewhere That’s Green; Closed for Renovation; Dentist!; Mushnik and Son; Sudden Changes; Feed Me (Git It); Now (It’s Just the Gas); Call Back in the Morning; Suddenly, Seymour; Suppertime; The Meek Shall Inherit; Sominex/Suppertime II; Somewhere That’s Green.
2022: The Little Mermaid
The 2022 production of ‘The Little Mermaid’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 84th annual show.
It was staged from Tuesday the 8th of November 2022 to Saturday the 12th of November 2022 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 2007 musical – with music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater; and a book by Doug Wright – produced by Disney Theatrical and based on the animated 1989 Disney film of the same name which is based on the fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen which was first published in 1837.
It tells the story of a mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea and gives up her voice to find true love.
The musical received its premiere in Denver in 2007 before transferring to Broadway in 2008.
Musical numbers include: Fathoms Below; Daughters of Triton; The World Above; Human Stuff; I Want the Good Times Back; Part of Your World; Storm at Sea; She’s in Love; Her Voice; Under the Sea; Sweet Child; Poor Unfortunate Souls; Positoovity; Beyond My Wildest Dreams; Les Poissons; One Step Closer; Kiss the Girl; If Only; The Contest.
More production details to follow.
2021: No show
There was no show in 2021 due to the worldwide COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
2020: No show
There was no show in 2020 due to the worldwide COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
2019: The Wind in the Willows
The 2019 production of ‘The Wind in the Willows’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 83rd annual show and it had been 10 years since the society staged the show.
It was staged from Tuesday the 12th of November 2019 to Saturday the 16th of November 2019 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 2019 musical – with music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe, and a book by Julian Fellowes – is based on the The Wind in the Willows book by Kenneth Grahame.
It tells the story of Ratty, Badger, Mole and the impulsive Toad as they embark on a series of riotous adventures spiralling from Toad’s insatiable need for speed.
The musical received its world premiere at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth in October 2016 – before playing Salford and Southampton – and transferred to the West End’s London Palladium, where it was filmed for cinema broadcast.
Musical numbers include: Spring; Messing About in a Boat; Speed is of the Essence; One Swallow Does Not a Summer Make; Toad’s Big Entrance; The Open Road; The Hedgehog’s Nightmare; The Amazing Mr. Toad; The Wild Wooders; Autumn; A Friend is Still a Friend; Toad’s Escape; As if in a Dream; We’re Taking Over the Hall; To Be a Woman; A Place to Come Back To; The Wassailing Mice; The Greatest Great Escape; Hush!; and The Fight
More production details to follow.
2018: My Fair Lady
Unfortunately, I don’t have any details for this production.
2017: Annie Warbucks
Unfortunately, I don’t have any details for this production.
2016: Peter Pan
Unfortunately, I don’t have any details for this production.
2015: Scrooge!
Unfortunately, I don’t have any details for this production.
2014: White Christmas
Unfortunately, I don’t have any details for this production.
2013: Thoroughly Modern Millie
The 2013 production of ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 77th annual show.
It was staged from Tuesday the 5th of March 2013 to Saturday the 9th of March 2013 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 2002 musical – with music by Jeanine Tesori; lyrics Dick Scanlan; and book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan – is based on the 1967 film of the same name.
Thoroughly Modern Millie had previews in California in 2000 and opened on Broadway in 2002 where it won six 2002 Tony Awards.
The musical tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love.
Musical numbers include: Not for the Life of Me; Thoroughly Modern Millie; How the Other Half Lives; The Speed Test; They Don’t Know; What Do I Need with Love?; Only in New York; Jimmy; Back at Work; Forget About the Boy; Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life / Falling in Love with Someone; Muqin; Long as I’m Here with You; and, Gimme Gimme.
More production details to follow.
2012: Hello Dolly
The 2012 production of ‘Hello, Dolly!’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 76th annual show.
It was staged from Tuesday the 6th of April 2012 to Saturday the 10th of March 2012 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 1963 musical – with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, and a book by Michael Stewart – is based on The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder.
Hello, Dolly! debuted in Detroit in November 1963 before transferring to Broadway in 1964 where it won 1964 Tony Award’s for Best Original Score, Best Musical, and Best Book of a Musical.
The musical tells the story of matchmaker, Dolly Gallagher Levi, as she travels to Yonkers (New York) to find a match for the miserly well-known unmarried Horace Vandergelder.
Musical numbers include: Call On Dolly; I Put My Hand In; It Takes a Woman; World, Take Me Back; Put On Your Sunday Clothes; Ribbons Down My Back; Motherhood March; Dancing; Love, Look in My Window; Before the Parade Passes By; Penny in My Pocket; Elegance; The Waiters’ Gallop; The Polka Contest” – Ambrose, Ermengarde, Irene, CorIt Only Takes a Moment; So Long Dearie; and of course… Hello, Dolly!
More production details to follow.
2011: Anything Goes
The 2011 production of ‘Anything Goes’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 75th annual show.
It was staged from Monday the 7th of March 2011 to Saturday the 12th of March 2011 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 1934 musical has music and lyrics by Cole Porter; and book by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse.
It tells the story of stowaway Billy Crocker who’s in love with heiress Hope Harcourt – who is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh – and the madcap antics onboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London.
Musical numbers include: I Get a Kick Out of You; All Through the Night; It’s De-Lovely; Easy to Love; I Want to Row on the Crew; Sailor’s Shanty; You’re the Top; Anything Goes; Public Enemy Number One;; Blow, Gabriel, Blow; Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye; Be Like the Bluebird; Buddie, Beware; etc.
More production details to follow.
2010: Oliver!
The 2010 production of Oliver! was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 65th annual show.
It was staged from Monday the 8th of March 2010 to Saturday the 13th of March 2010 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
This 1960 musical – with music, lyrics and book by Lionel Bart – is based on the 1838 novel ‘Oliver Twist’ by Charles Dickens.
It premiered at the Wimbledon Theatre in 1960 – before opening in the West End where it enjoyed a record breaking long run – and Lionel Bart won a Tony Award for Best Original Score in 1963.
Musical numbers include: Food, Glorious Food; Oliver!; I Shall Scream; Boy for Sale; That’s Your Funeral; Where Is Love?; Consider Yourself; You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two; It’s a Fine Life; I’d Do Anything; Be Back Soon; Oom-Pah-Pah; My Name; As Long as He Needs Me; Where Is Love?; Who Will Buy?; It’s a Fine Life; and Reviewing the Situation;
More production details to follow.
2009: 42nd Street
The 2009 production of ’42nd Street’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 73rd annual show.
It was staged from Tuesday the 10th of March 2009 to Saturday the 14th of March 2009 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 1980 musical – with music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Al Dubin and Johnny Mercer; and book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble – won Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Choreography; and when it opened in the west end, it won the Olivier Award for Best Musical in 1984.
The musical tells the story of a leading lady of a Broadway musical who breaks her ankle and is then replaced by a young unknown actress, who becomes the star of the show.
Musical numbers including: Young and Healthy; Go into Your Dance; You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me; Getting Out of Town; Dames; I Know You; We’re in the Money; There’s A Sunny Side to Every Situation; Lullaby of Broadway; About a Quarter to Nine; Shuffle Off to Buffalo; and 42nd Street.
More production details to follow.
2008: Funny Girl
The 2008 production of ‘Funny Girl’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 72nd annual show.
It was staged from Monday the 10th of March 2008 to Saturday the 15th of March 2008 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 1964 musical – with music by Jule Styne; lyrics by Bob Merrill; and book by Isobel Lennart – is based on the life of Fanny Brice
The musical tells the story of the life and career of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nicky Arnstein.
Musical numbers including: If a Girl Isn’t Pretty; I’m the Greatest Star; Cornet Man; Who Taught Her Everything?; His Love Makes Me Beautiful; I Want to Be Seen with You Tonight; Henry Street; People; You Are Woman; Don’t Rain on My Parade; Sadie, Sadie; Find Yourself a Man; Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat; Who Are You Now?; The Music That Makes Me Dance.
More production details to follow.
2007: The Boy Friend
The 2007 production of ‘The Boy Friend’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 71st annual show.
It was staged from Monday the 12th of March 2009 to Saturday the 17th of March 2009 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 1953 musical – with music, lyrics and book by Sandy Wilson – Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble – marked Julie Andrews’ American stage debut.
Set in the French Riviera in the Roaring Twenties, the musical tells the story of Madame Dubonnet’s finishing school near Nice. The charming young pupils burst into song at the least provocation, and forbidden boy friends are forever popping through the french windows to make up the numbers.
Musical numbers including: Perfect Young Ladies; The Boy Friend; Won’t You Charleston With Me?; Fancy Forgetting; I Could Be Happy with You; Sur La Plage; A Room in Bloomsbury; Nicer in Nice; The You Don’t Want to Play with Me Blues; Safety in Numbers; The Riviera; It’s Never Too Late to Fall in Love; Carnival Tango – Tango Dancers; and Poor Little Pierrette.
More production details to follow.
2006: Annie
The 2006 production of ‘Annie’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 70th annual show.
It was staged from Monday the 6th of March 2006 to Saturday the 11th of March 2006 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 1976 musical – with music by Charles Strouse; lyrics Martin Charnin; and book by Thomas Meehan – is based on ‘Little Orphan Annie’ by Harold Gray.
Annie opened in 1976 at Goodspeed Opera House and moved on to Broadway in 1977, and the West End in 1978. It won Tony Awards for Best Original Score, Best Musical, and Best Book of a Musical.
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, the musical tells the story of a brave young Annie who is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family.
Musical numbers include: Maybe; It’s the Hard Knock Life; Tomorrow; We’d Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover; Little Girls; I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here; N.Y.C.; Easy Street; You Won’t Be an Orphan for Long; You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile; Something Was Missing; Annie; I Don’t Need Anything But You; and, New Deal for Christmas.
More production details to follow.
2005: Half A Sixpence
The 2005 production of ‘Half a Sixpence’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 69th annual show and it had been 25 years since the society last staged the show.
It was staged from Monday the 4th of April 2005 to Saturday the 9th of April 2005 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.
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.
2004: Calamity Jane
The 2004 production of ‘Calamity Jane’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 68th annual show and it had been 10 years since the society last staged the show.
It was staged from Monday the 1st of March 2004 to Saturday the 6th of March 2004 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 1961 musical – with music by Sammy Fain, lyrics by Paul Francis Webster, and a book by Ronald Hanmer and Phil Park – the 1953 film ‘Calamity Jane’ but the stage musical features six songs not heard in the film.
It tells the story of Deadwood City’s two peace officers, Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok, who get involved in saving Henry Miller, the local saloon operator.
Musical numbers include: The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away!); Adelaid; Everyone Complains About the Weather; Men; Careless with the Truth; A Hive Full of Honey; I Can Do Without You; Tis Harry I’m Plannin; Just Blew in from the Windy City; Keep It Under Your Hat; Higher Than a Hawk; A Woman’s Touch; Love You Dearly; The Black Hills of Dakota; Secret Love.
More production details to follow.
2003: How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
The 2003 production of ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’ was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 67th annual show.
It was staged from Monday the 7th of April 2003 to Saturday the 12th of April 2003 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 1961 musical – with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser; and book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert – is based on Shepherd Mead’s 1952 book of the same name.
It tells the story of J. Pierrepont Finch (a young, ambitious window cleaner) who, with the help of the book ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’, becomes the chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company.
The musical opened on Broadway in October 1961 and went on to win seven Tony Awards, the New York Drama Critics’ Circle award, and the 1962 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Musical numbers include: How to Succeed; Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm; Coffee Break; Company Way; A Secretary Is Not a Toy; Been a Long Day; Grand Old Ivy; Paris Original; Rosemary; Cinderella Darling; Love From a Heart of Gold; I Believe in You; and Brotherhood of Man.
More production details to follow.
2002: Me And My Girl
The 2002 production of Me And My Girl was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 66th annual show.
It was staged from Monday the 18th of March 2002 to Saturday the 23rd of March 2002 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 musical had a successful original run in the West End in 1937, and was turned into a film in 1939, titled The Lambeth Walk, named after one of the show’s songs.
More production details to follow.
2001: Oliver!
The 2001 production of Oliver! was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 65th annual show.
It was staged from Monday the 26th of February 2001 to Saturday the 3rd of March 2001 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
This 1960 musical – with music, lyrics and book by Lionel Bart – is based on the 1838 novel ‘Oliver Twist’ by Charles Dickens.
It premiered at the Wimbledon Theatre in 1960 – before opening in the West End where it enjoyed a record breaking long run – and Lionel Bart won a Tony Award for Best Original Score in 1963.
Musical numbers include: Food, Glorious Food; Oliver!; I Shall Scream; Boy for Sale; That’s Your Funeral; Where Is Love?; Consider Yourself; You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two; It’s a Fine Life; I’d Do Anything; Be Back Soon; Oom-Pah-Pah; My Name; As Long as He Needs Me; Where Is Love?; Who Will Buy?; It’s a Fine Life; and Reviewing the Situation;
More production details to follow.
2000: Mack & Mabel
The 2000 production of Mack & Mabel was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 64th annual show.
It was staged from Monday the 10th of April 2000 to Saturday the 15th of April 2000 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
This 1974 musical – with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman Mack & Mabel and book by Michael Stewart – tells the story of the tumultuous romantic relationship between Hollywood director Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand, who became a big star.
Musical numbers include: Movies Were Movies; Look What Happened to Mabel; Big Time; I Won’t Send Roses; I Wanna Make the World Laugh; Wherever He Ain’t; Hundreds of Girls; When Mabel Comes in the Room; Hit ’em on the Head; Time Heals Everything; Tap Your Troubles Away; and I Promise You a Happy Ending.
More production details to follow.
1999: Carousel
The 1999 production of Carousel was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 63rd annual show which was staged from Monday the 8th of March 1999 to Saturday the 13th of March 1999 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. This 1945 musical is the second musical by the team of Richard Rodgers [music] and Oscar Hammerstein II [lyrics and book]. Famous musical numbers include: If I Loved You; June Is Bustin Out All Over; and You’ll Never Walk Alone”
The 1999 Carousel Production Team
Producer: Kathleen B. Kenyon … Assistant Producer: Shirley Bargh; Musical Director and Chorus Master: David Tattersall … Accompanist: Rene Shore … Choreographers: Val Goulding, Lynne Nolan and Anne Barnes … Stage Director: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Graham Davis and Karen Bradshaw … Property Masters: Jan Gibson and Barabara Woodburn … Prompter: Ruth Shade … Programme Secretaries: Derek Hough and Doreen Hough … Publicity Secretaries: Anne Barnes and Jan Gibson … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd … Scenery: Dennis Williams, Mid Glamorgan … Sound: Low Fold Audio, Lancaster … Wardrobe Committee: Eileen Mashiter, Meril Bull, Irene Steel, Margaret Doherty, Maureen Elliot, Margaret Bell; Ralph Wilson, Edward Nightingale and Jim Needham … Orchestra: (Piano) Rene Shore, (Strings) G. Howard, J.Davies, K. Townsend, G. Townley, P. Guppy, (Woodwind) J. Jeffries, P. Hooper, H. Osbaldeston, (Brass) I. Sherriff, A. Boardman, S, Sewell, P. Hull, (Percussion) S. Atkinson.
The 1999 Carousel Cast (in order of appearance)
Principals:
Carrie Pipperidge was played by Heather Bolton; Julie Jordan was played by Eleanor Manning; Mrs Mullin was played by Meril Bull; Billy Bigelow was played by Philip Baddeley; First Policeman was played by Michael Dowthwaite; David Bascombe was played by Gordon Waddington; Nettie Fowler was played by Jean Miller; Enoch Snow was played by John Atkinson; Jigger Craigin was played by Geoff Houghton; Second Policeman was played by Ralph Wilson; Captain was played by Jim Needham; Heavenly Friend was played by Val Goulding; Starkeeper was played by John Parker; Louise was played by Victoria Mashiter; Carnival Boy was played by Nicki Kinrade; Enoch Snow Jnr was played by Paul Knowles, Jane Snow was played by Lynsey Bradshaw; Principal was played by Harry Herbert; and Doctor Seldon was played by John Parker.
Dancers
Kate Ashton, Lynne Atkinson, Stefanie Barnes, Andrea Caton, Theresa Coglan, Karen Gray, Lynne Nolan, BaKaren MacGregor, and Sandra McGuinness.
Ladies Chorus
Audrey Atkinson, Shirley Bargh, Anne Barnes, Jean Dent, Maureen Elliot, Barbara Langridge, Doreen Hough, Marilyn Leswer, Freda Lowell, Zena Redpath, Olive Ward, and June Wray
The Snow Family
Rebecca Ashton, Andrew Bargh, Stuart Baddeley, Katie Benefer, Jane Benefer, Lynsey Bradshaw, Claire Canning, Samantha Caton, Zoe Caton, Natalie Gray, Rachel Grounds, Paul Knowles, Laura Kyle, Lisa McGuiness, Kate Woodhouse, and Deborah Watson.
1999 Red Rose AODS Officials for Carousel
President: Beryl Gardner … Chair: Margaret Law … Treasurer: Jim Bargh … Assistant Treasurer: Marjorie Bargh … Business Manager: Duncan Stackhouse … Secretary: Val Goulding … Assistant Secretary: Eleanor Manning … Ticket Secretary: Maureen Johnson … Library Secretary: Doreen Hough … Membership Secretary: Madge Young … Auditor: Don Jarmin … Solicitor: David Gillibrand.
1999 Red Rose AODS Committee for Carousel
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh, A. Barnes; Misses: M. Law and V. Goulding; and Messers: G. Mashiter, G. Bargh, and P. Weatherill, R. Wilson, and G Davis.
1999 Red Rose AODS Selection Committee for Carousel
Mesdames: S. Bargh, A. Barnes, K. Kenyon; Misses: M. Law and V. Goulding; Messers: G Mashiter, D. Tattersall, and R. Wilson
1999 Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Carousel
Mesdames: Doherty, Wilson, Eckhoff, Bellis, and Bell.
1999 Red Rose AODS Life Members as of Carousel
Mrs M. Walker, Mr E. Dowthwaite, Mrs F. Wilkinson, Mr & Mrs G Bargh, Mrs K. Kenyon, Mr & Mrs R. Wilson, and Mrs R. Shore.
1999 Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Carousel (in order of appearance in the programme)
Ultramark (vinyls) … Norman Stalker (decorator) … Headway Hotel … Pat Madden Sounds (mobile disco) … Spar Torrisholme … Dalton Square Florist … Finnigan’s on Broadway (restaurant) … Gorrills (china and glass) … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Ultraflex (plastics) … Frlicity Hat Hire … Lancaster Footlights Show … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … Concern For Animals … Westgate House Carpets … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … Baddeley’s (surveyors and valuers) … The Traveller (travel agent) … Swarbrick’s (newsagents) … J. & L. Patton … David Tattersall (music lessons) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … Whiteside & Knowles (solicitors) … Preston Ireland Bowker (funeral directors) … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … Rene’s (fashion) … H. Banks Lyon (shoes) … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Aldclife Stores … Stephen J. Fawcett (gunsmiths) … Hampson House (hotel) … Co-Operative Weddings Cars … Burgess (cheese) … Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand (solicitors) … David Frank (perfume and cosmetics) … KFC (fast food) … Heysham 1 & 2 (power station) … Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society … T. Gardner (tiles) … The Village Newsagency Halton … Ripley Former Pupil Association … Scotforth Dry Cleaners … Red Rose AODS … Water Sculptures (water effects) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … [Back Cover] Lancaster & Morecambe Newspapers Ltd. The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1998: Crazy For You
The 1998 production of Crazy For You was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 62nd annual show which was staged from Monday the 2nd of March 1998 to Saturday the 7th of March 1998 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. This 1992 romantic comedy musical has music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin with a book by Ken Ludwig. lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Musical numbers include: Someone to watch over me; Embraceable you; I got rhythm; They can’t take that away from me; and Nice work if you can get it.
The 1998 Crazy For You Production Team
Producer: Kathleen B. Kenyon … Assistant Producer: Shirley Bargh; Musical Director and Chorus Master: David Tattersall … Accompanist: Gill Allen … Choreographers: Val Goulding, Lynne Nolan and Anne Barnes … Stage Director: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr G. Davis and Mrs K. Bradshaw … Property Masters: Mrs J. Gibson and Mrs B. Woodburn … Prompter: Mrs R. Shade … Programme Secretaries: Mr D. Hough and Mrs. D Hough … Publicity Secretaries: Mrs A. Barnes and Mrs J. Gibson … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd … Scenery: Attraction Projects Worldwide Ltd, Sufolk … Sound: Low Fold Audio, Lancaster … Properties: Howorth Wrightson Ltd, Manchester … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Bull, Steel, Doherty, Elliot and Bell; and Messers: Wilson, Nightingale and Needham.
The 1998 Crazy For You Cast (in order of appearance)
Principals:
Tess was played by Heather Bolton; Patsy was played by Kate Ashton; Bobby Child was played by Philip Baddeley; Bela Zangler was played by Gordon Waddington; Irene Roth was played by Lynne Nolan; Mother was played by June Wray; Chauffer was played by Shirley Bargh; Moose was played by Phil Gibson; Polly Baker was played by Karen MacGregor; Sam was played by Harry Herbert; Pete was played by Jim Needham; Harry was played by Alex Whitfield; Wyatt was played by Edward Nightingale; Junior was played by Paul Knowles; Billy was played by William Speight; Custus was played by Terry Shade; Mingo was played by Nicki Kinrade; Everett Baker was played by John Parker; Lank Hawkins was played by Geoff Houghton; Eugene Fodor was played by Michael Dowthwaitr; and Patricia Fodor was played by Meril Bull.
Dancers & Singers
Lynne Atkinson, Shirley Bargh, Anne Barnes, Stefanie Barnes, Andrea Caton, Theresa Coglan, Maureen Elliot, Fiona Gavriluk, Karen Gray, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Sarah Lowell, Eleanor Manning, Sandra McGuinness, Zena Redpath, Elspeth Roberts, Sue Roberts, Christina Waddington, Olive Ward, and Marilyn Wheeler
1998’s Red Rose AODS Officials for Crazy For You
President: Beryl Gardner … Chair: Miss Margaret Law … Treasurer: Mr G. Bargh … Assistant Treasurer: Mrs M. Bargh … Business Manager: Mr R. Wilson … Secretary: Miss V. Goulding … Assistant Secretary: Mrs E. Manning … Ticket Secretary: Mrs M. Johnson … Library Secretary: Mrs D. Hough … Membership Secretary: Mrs M. Young … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr D. Gillibrand.
1998’s Red Rose AODS Committee for Crazy For You
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh, A. Barnes; and Miss M. Law and V. Goulding; and Messers: G. Mashiter, G. Bargh, and P. Weatherill, R. Wilson, and G Davis.
1998’s Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Crazy For You
Mesdames: Doherty, Wilson, Stalker, Eckhoff, Bellis, and Bell.
1998’s Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Crazy For You
Mesdames:H. Bolton, J. Gibson, A. Barnes, K. Gray; Miss: S. Barnes; Messers: G. Mashiter, P. Gibson and J. Needham.
1998’s Red Rose AODS Life Members as of Crazy For You
Mrs M. Walker, Mr E. Dowthwaite, Mrs F. Wilkinson, Mr & Mrs G Bargh, Mrs K. Kenyon, Mr & Mrs R. Wilson, and Mrs R. Shore.
1998’s Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Crazy For You (in order of appearance in the programme)
Ultramark (vinyls) … Norman Stalker (decorator) … Headway Hotel … P.J. & K. Madden (fruit and veg) … Dalton Square Florist … KFC (fast food) … Scholl (footwear) … Finnigan’s on Broadway (restaurant) … Gorrills (china and glass) … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Ultraflex (plastics) … Rene’s (fashion) … Lancaster Footlights Show … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … Concern For Animals … Westgate House Carpets … Village News Halton … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … Heysham Parish Operatic Society … Baddeley’s (surveyors and valuers) … The Traveller (travel agent) … Swarbrick’s (newsagents) … J. & L. Patton … Lancaster Fabric Centre … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … Whiteside & Knowles (solicitors) … Preston Ireland Bowker (funeral directors) … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … Woodhouse’s (sandwich shop) … Banks Lyon (shoes) … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Aldcliffe Stores (newsagents) … David Tattersall (music lessons) … Stephen J. Fawcett (gunsmiths) … Hampson House (hotel) … Co-Operative Wedding Cars … Burgess (cheese) … David Frank (perfume and cosmetics) … Spar Torrisholme … Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society … T. Gardner (tiles) … Heysham 1 & 2 (power station) … Lancaster & Morecambe Newspapers Ltd … Ripley Former Pupil Association … Scotforth Dry Cleaners … Red Rose AODS … Water Sculptures (water effects) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … Phil Gibson (music lessons) … [Back Cover] Kingfisher (wallcoverings). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1997: Singin’ In The Rain
The 1997 production of Singin’ In The Rain was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 61st annual show which was staged from Tuesday the 18th of March 1997 to Saturday the 22nd of March 1997 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. This 1992 romantic comedy musical has music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin with a book by Ken Ludwig. lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Musical numbers include: Someone to watch over me; Embraceable you; I got rhythm; They can’t take that away from me; and Nice work if you can get it.
The 1997 Singin’ In The Rain Production Team
Producer: Kathleen B. Kenyon … Assistant Producer: Shirley Bargh; Musical Director and Chorus Master: David Tattersall … Accompanist: Renee Shore … Assistant Accompanist: Andrew Hilton … Choreographers: Susan Cornthwaite … Stage Director: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr G. Davis and Mrs K. Bradshaw … Property Masters: Mrs J. Gibson and Mrs B. Woodburn … Prompter: Mrs R. Shade … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Mr D. Hough, Mrs. D Hough, and Mrs J. Gibson … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd … Scenery: Attraction Projects Worldwide Ltd, Sufolk … Sound: Low Fold Audio, Lancaster … Filming & Post Production: Ventura Video Services … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Bull, Steel, Barnes, Doherty, Elliot and Bell; and Messers: Wilson, Nightingale and Needham.
The 1997 Singin’ In The Rain (in order of appearance)
Principals:
Dora Bailey was played by Sue Roberts; Zelda Zanders was played by Eleanor Mannings; Olga Mara was played by Barbara Langridge; Mary Margaret was played by Karen Gray; R.F. Simpson was played by Geoff Houghton; Roscoe Dexter was played by Michael Dowthwaite; Don Lockwood was played by Phil Gibson; Lina Lamont was played by Lynne Nolan; Cosmo Brown was played by Philip Baddeley; Young Don was played by Stuart Baddeley; Young Cosmo was played by Rachel Grounds; Stripper was played by Heather Bolton; Teenage Don was played by Nick Maudsley; Tennage Cosmo was played by Paul Knowles; Villain was played by Mike Ryan; Rod was played by Phil Maudsley; Kathy Selden was played by Karen MacGregor; Policeman was played by Jim Needham; Girl at Party was played by Kate Ashton; Butler was played by Edward Nightingale; Lady In Waiting was played by Olive Ward; Man In Talkies was played by John Parker; Wardrobe Mistress was played by Doreen Hough; Hairdresser was played by Freda Lowell; Camerman was played by Harry Herbert; Production Singer was played by Ralph Wilson; Sid Phillips was played by William Speight; Miss Dinsmore was played by Maureen Elliot; Male Diction Teacher was played by Terry Shade; and Sound Engineer was played by Brian Jordan.
Ladies
Kate Ashton, Lynne Atkinson, Anne Barnes, Stefanie Barnes, Heather Bolton, Andrea Caton, Maureen Elliot, Val Goulding, Doreen Hough, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Eleanor Manning, Sandra McGuinness, Estherhelen Maudsley, Zena Redpath, Sue Roberts, Olive Ward, and Marilyn Wheeler.
Gentlemen
Harry Herbert, Brian Jordan, Nicki Kinrade, Paul Knowles, Nick Maudsley, Phil Maudsley, Edward Nightingale, Jim Needham, Terry Shade, John Parker, William Speight and Ralph Wilson.
Children
Stuart Baddeley and Rachel Grounds.
1997 Red Rose AODS Officials for Singin’ In The Rain
President: Beryl Gardner … Chair: Miss Margaret Law … Treasurer: Mr G. Bargh … Assistant Treasurer: Mrs M. Bargh … Business Manager: Mr R. Wilson … Secretary: Miss V. Goulding … Assistant Secretary: Mrs E. Manning … Ticket Secretary: Mrs M. Johnson … Library Secretary: Mrs D. Hough … Membership Secretary: Mrs M. Young … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr D. Gillibrand.
1997 Red Rose AODS Committee for Singin’ In The Rain
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh, A. Barnes; Misses M. Law and V. Goulding; and Messers: G. Mashiter, G. Bargh, P. Weatherill, R. Wilson, and G Davis.
1997 Red Rose AODS Selection Committee for Singin’ In The Rain
Mesdames: S. Bargh, S. Cornthwaite, K. Kenyon; Miss: M. Law; Messers: G Mashiter, D. Tattersall, and R. Wilson
1997 Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Singin’ In The Rain
Mesdames: Doherty, Wilson, Eckhoff, Bellis, and Bell.
1997 Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Singin’ In The Rain
Mesdames: H. Bolton, J. Gibson, A. Barnes, K. Gray; Misses: S. Lowell and S. Barnes; Messers: G. Mashiter, P. Gibson and J. Needham.
1997 Red Rose AODS Life Members as of Singin’ In The Rain
Mrs M. Walker, Mr E. Dowthwaite, Mrs F. Wilkinson, Mrs M Bargh, Mrs K. Kenyon, Mr R. Wilson, and Mrs R. Shore.
1997 Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Singin’ In The Rain (in order of appearance in the programme)
Ultramark (vinyls) … Norman Stalker (decorator) … Headway Hotel … P.J. & K. Madden (fruit and veg) … Dalton Square Florist … KFC (fast food) … Byrne Silver & Crystal (gifts) … Rene’s (fashion) … Gorrills (china and glass) … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Ultraflex (plastics) … Westgate Post office … Lancaster Footlights Show … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … Concern For Animals … Westgate House Carpets … Village News Halton … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … Heysham Parish Operatic Society … Baddeley’s (surveyors and valuers) … The Traveller (travel agent) … Swarbrick’s (newsagents) … Spar Torrisholme … J. & L. Patton (decorators) … Lancaster Fabric Centre … Scholl (footwear) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … Whiteside & Knowles (solicitors) … Preston Ireland Bowker (funeral directors) … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … Woodhouse’s (sandwich shop) … Banks Lyon (shoes) … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Aldcliffe Stores (newsagents) … David Tattersall (music lessons) … Stephen J. Fawcett (gunsmiths) … Hampson House (hotel) … Halton Wines & Spirits … Burgess (cheese) … Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand (solicitors) … David Frank (perfume and cosmetics) … T. Gardner (tiles) … Heysham 1 & 2 (power station) … Lancaster & Morecambe Newspapers Ltd … Ripley Former Pupil Association … Scotforth Dry Cleaners … Red Rose AODS … Water Sculptures (water effects) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … Phil Gibson (music lessons) … [Back Cover] Kingfisher (wallcoverings). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1996: Fiddler On The Roof
1996 saw Lancaster Red Rose AODS do their 60th show ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ which was staged from Monday the 11th of March 1986 to Saturday the 16th of March 1996 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 1996 Fiddler On The Roof Production Team
Producer: Kathleen Kenyon … Musical Director & Chorus Master: David Tattersall … Accompanist: Renee Shore … Assistant Accompanist: Andrew Hilton … Choreographer: Susan Corntwaite … Stage Director: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr G. Davis and Mrs K. Bradshaw … Property Masters: Mrs J. Gibson and Mrs B. Woodburn … Prompter: Mrs R. Shade … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Mr R. Wilson, Mrs E. Wilson and Mr D. Hough … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd, The Wardrobe Committee and Acting Members … Scenery: The Border Studio, Suffolk … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Bull, Steel, Doherty, Barnes and Elliot; and Messers: Wilson, Stalker, Nightingale and Needham.
The 1996 Fiddler On The Roof Cast
Principals
Tevye (the milkman) was played by Geoff Houghton; Golde (the milkman’s wife) was played by Meril Bull; Tzeitel (the milkman’s daughter) was played by Lynne Nolan; Hodel (the milkman’s daughter) was played by Eleanor Manning; Chava (the milkman’s daughter) was played by Kate Ashton; Shprintze (the milkman’s daughter) was played by Lianne Baddeley; Bielke (the milkman’s daughter) was played by Rebecca Middleton; Yente (the matchmaker) was played by Maureen Elliot; Motel (the taylor) was played by Philip Baddeley; Perchik (the student) was played by Phil Gibson; Lazar Wolf (the butcher) was played by John Parker; Mordcha (the innkeeper) was played by Michael Dowthwaite; Rabbi was played by Reg Pimm; Mendel (rabbi’s son) was played by Phil Maudsley; Avram (the bookseller) was played by Malcolm Osbaldeston; Nachum (the beggar) was played by Harry Herbert; Yussel (the hatmaker) was played by Edward Nightingale; Grandma Tzeitel was played by Dorothy Watherill; Fruma – Sarah was played by Jean Dent; Constable was played by Jim Needham; Fyedka was played by Richard Sparnon; Shandel (motel’s mother) was played by Olive Ward; Russian Singer was played by Ralph Wilson; and The Fiddler was played by Val Goulding.
Female
Audrey Atkinson, Lynne Atkinson, Stefanie Barnes, Anne Barnes, Audrey Barlow, Shirley Bargh, Clare Breslin, Sue Brockley, Heather Bolton, Joan Brown, Andrea Caton, Fiona Gavriluk, Val Goulding, Linda Hilton, Doreen Hough, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Sarah Lowell, Sandra McGuiness, Eileen Mashiter, Estherhelen Maudsley, Irene Steel, Olive Ward, Dorothy Weatherill and Mary Wight.
Male
Michael Dowthwaite, Wilf Dodding, Richard Gibson, Harry Herbert, Phil Maudsley, Nick Maudsley, Edward Nightingale, Malcolm Osbaldeston, Terry Shade, Richard Sparnon, Ralph Wilson, Alex Whitfield and Charlie Wight.
1996 Red Rose AODS Officials for Fiddler On The Roof
President: Beryl Gardner … Chair: Miss Margaret Law … Treasurer: Mr G. Bargh … Assistant Treasurer: Mrs M. Bargh … Business Manager: Mr P. Weatherill … Secretary: Miss V. Goulding … Assistant Secretary: Mrs E. Manning … Ticket Secretary: Mrs M. Johnson … Library Secretary: Mrs D. Hough … Membership Secretary: Mrs M. Young … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr D. Gillibrand.
1996 Red Rose AODS Committee for Fiddler On The Roof
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh, and S. Nolan; Misses: M. Law and V. Goulding; and Messers: G. Mashiter, G. Bargh, P. Weatherill, R. Wilson and G Davis.
1996 Red Rose AODS Selection Committee for Fiddler On The Roof
Mesdames: S. Bargh, S. Cornthwaite, K. Kenyon; Miss: M. Law; Messers: G Mashiter, D. Tattersall, and R. Wilson
1996 Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Fiddler On The Roof
Mesdames: Doherty, Stalker, Davis, Gates, Harrison, Eckhoff, Bellis and Miss J. Robinson.
1996 Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Fiddler On The Roof
Mesdames: H. Bolton, L. Ryan, J. Gibson, A. Barnes, K. Gray and E. Maudsley; Misses: S. Lowell and S. Barnes; Messers: G. Mashiter, P. Gibson, P. Maudsley and J. Needham.
1996 Society Life Members as of Fiddler On The Roof
Mrs M. Walker, Mr E. Dowthwaite, Mrs F. Wilkinson, Miss D. Bullock, Mrs M Bargh, Mrs K. Kenyon, Mr R. Wilson, and Mrs R. Shore.
1996 Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Fiddler On The Roof (in order of appearance in the programme)
Ultramark (vinyls) … Kathleens Flowercraft (florist) … Norman Stalker (decorator) … Headway Hotel … P.J. & K. Madden (fruit and veg) … Kemps (furnishers) … Youngs (formal wear) … A. & M. Nightingale (buthers) … Byrne (tobacconists) … Rene’s of Lancaster (clothes) … Gorrills (china and glass) … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Ultraflex (plastics) … Westgate Post office … Lancaster Footlights Show … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … Animal Concern … Westgate House Carpets … The Village Newsagency Halton … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … Baddeley’s (surveyors and valuers) … The Traveller (travel agent) … Swarbrick’s (newsagents) … Spar Torrisholme … J. & L. Patton (decorators) … Lancaster Fabric Centre … Scholl (footwear) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … Whiteside & Knowles (solicitors) … Morecambe Warblers … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … H. Banks Lyon (shoes) … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Aldclife Stores … Lancaster and District Choral Society … Stephen J. Fawcett (gunsmiths) … Hampson House (hotel) … Burgess (cheese) … Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand (solicitors) … Global Travel (travel agents) … T. Gardner (tiles) … Winterdyne Service Station (car repairs) … Halton Wines & Spirits … Heysham Power Station Visitor Station … Lancaster & Morecambe Newspapers Ltd … Ripley Former Pupil Association … Scotforth Dry Cleaners … Red Rose AODS … Water Sculptures (water effects) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … [Back Cover] Kingfisher (wallcoverings). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1995: Meet Me In St Louis
The 1995 production of Meet Me In St Louis was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 59th annual show which was staged from Monday the 27th of February 1995 to Saturday the 4th of March 1995 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. Meet Me in St. Louis has music by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane; lyrics by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane; and a book by Hugh Wheeler. It is based on the 1944 film of the same title and has the musical numbers: Meet Me in St. Louis; Be Anything But a Girl; The Boy Next Door; Skip to My Lou; Under the Bamboo Tree; Banjos; Ghosties and Ghoulies and Things That Go Bump in the Night; Halloween Ballet; Wasn’t It Fun; The Trolley Song; Ice; Raving Beauty; A Touch of the Irish; You Are for Loving; A Day in New York; The Ball; Diamonds in the Starlight; Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; Paging Mr. Sousa.
The 1995 Meet Me In St Louis Production Team
Producer: Kathleen B. Kenyon; Musical Director and Chorus Master: David Tattersall; Accompanist: Andrew Hilton … Choreographer: Susan Cornthwaite … Stage Director: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr G. Davis and Mrs K. Bradshaw … Property Masters: Mrs J. Gibson, Mr I. Woodburn and Mrs B. Woodburn … Prompter: Mrs R. Shade … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Mr R. Wilson, Mrs E. Wilson and Mr D. Hough … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd. … Scenery: The Border Studio, Selkirk … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Harrison, Bull, Steel, Doherty, and Barnes; and Messers: Wilson, Stalker, Nightingale, and Needham.
The 1995 Meet Me In St Louis Cast (in order of appearance)
Principals:
Grandpa Phophater was played by John Parker; Mr Smith was played by Michael Dowthwaite; Mrs Smith was played by Dorothy Weatherill; Tootie Smith (aged 9) was played by Liane Baddeley; Agnes Smith (aged 12) was played by Ellie Brockley; Lon Smith was played by Phil Maudsley; Rose Smith was played by Sara McIntyre; Esther Smith was played by Sue Brockley; Katie (the Smith’s cook) was played by Maureen Elliot; Douglas Moore was played by Damian Greaves; Lucille Ballard was played by Lynne Nolan; John Truitt was played by Phil Gibson; Peewee Drummond was played by William Speight; Dr Bond was played by Ron Bull.
Dancers
Lynne Atkinson, Stefanie Barnes, CClare Breslin, Andrea Caton, Fiona Ferguson, Karen Gray, Kate Metcalfe, and Lyndsey Richardson.
Citizens of St Louis
Audrey Atkinson, Audrey Barlow, Anne Barnes, Shirley Bargh, Joan Brown, Linda Buckley, Meril Bull, Jean Dent, Alicia Fielding, Valerie Goulding, Doreen Hough, Linda Hilton, Kathleen Ibbotson, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Eleanor Manning, Eileen Mashiter, Estherhelen Maudsley, Susan Ross, Irene Steel, Olive Ward, and Mary Wight.
Gentlemen
Winston Bowman, Ron Bull, Ryan Ellershaw, John English Geoff Houghton, Harry Herbert, Nick Maudsley, Jim Needham, Edward Nightingale, Terry Shade, William Speight and Charlie Wight.
Children
Brooke Astley, Victoria Bowman, Lynsey Bradshaw, Vicki Brown, Stuart Baddeley, Rachel Cornthwaite, James Fox, Helen Knowles, Paul Knowles, Rebecca Miller, Joanna Richardson, and Shelley Rodgerson.
1995’s Red Rose AODS Officials for Meet Me In St Louis
President: Beryl Gardner … Chair: Miss M. Law … Treasurer: Mr G. Bargh … Assistant Treasurer: Mrs M. Bargh … Business Manager: Mr P. Weatherill … Secretary: Miss V. Goulding … Assistant Secretary: Mrs E. Manning … Ticket Secretary: Mrs M. Johnson … Membership Secretary: Mrs M. Young … Library Secretary: Mrs D. Hough … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr D. Gillibrand.
1995’s Red Rose AODS Committee for Meet Me In St Louis
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh and L. Nolan; Misses M. Law and V. Goulding; Messers: G. Mashiter, G. Bargh, P. Weatherill, R. Wilson and G. Davis.
1995’s Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Meet Me In St Louis
Mesdames: Doherty, Stalker, Davis, Gates, Keegan, Harrison, Eckhoff, Bellis, Ibbotson, Mantle, and Miss J. Robinson.
1995’s Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Meet Me In St Louis
Mesdames: H. Bolton, L. Ryan, J.Gibson, J. Gibson, A. Barnes, K. Gray E. Maudsley; Misses: S. Lowell and S. Barnes; Messers: G. Mashiter, P. Gibson, P. Maudsley, J. Needham and R. Oswald.
1995’s Red Rose AODS Life Members as of Meet Me In St Louis
Mrs M. Walker, Mr E. Dowthwaite, Mrs F. Wilkinson, Miss D. Bullock, Mrs M. Bargh, Mrs K. Kenyon and Mr R. Wilson.
1995’s Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Meet Me In St Louis (in order of appearance in the programme)
Ultramark (vinyls) … Kathleens Flowercraft (florist) … Norman Stalker (decorator) … Headway Hotel … P.J. & K. Madden (fruit and veg) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand (solicitors) … Youngs (formal wear) … A. & M. Nightingale (buthers) … Byrne (tobacconists) … Rene’s of Lancaster (clothes) … Gorrills (china and glass) … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Ultraflex (plastics) … Westgate Post office … Mayoh Press Ltd (printers) … Gorrills (china and glass) … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … Animal Care … Westgate House Carpets … The Village Newsagency Halton … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … Baddeley’s (surveyors and valuers) … Lewis Regency Foods Ltd (ice cream and cafe) … Swarbrick’s (newsagents) … J. & L. Patton … Lancaster Fabric Centre … Scholl (footwear) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … Whiteside & Knowles (solicitors) … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … Morecambe Warblers … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Aldcliffe Stores (newsagents) … Stephen J. Fawcett (gunsmiths) … Heysham Parish Operatic Society … Hampson House (hotel) … LRGS & LGGS Show … Burgess (cheese) … LADOS … Heysham High School … T. Gardner (tiles) … Winterdyne Service Station (car repairs) … Halton Wines & Spirits … Nite Owls (mobile disco) … Lancaster & Morecambe Newspapers Ltd … Lancaster Footlights Show … Spar Torrisholme … Water Sculptures (water effects) … Ripley Former Pupil Association … Scotforth Dry Cleaners … Red Rose AODS forthcoming show announcement … Armitage Publicity (printers) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … [Back Cover] Forbo Kingfisher (wallcoverings). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1994: Calamity Jane
The 1994 production of Calamity Jane was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 58th annual show which was staged from Monday the 21st of March 1994 to Saturday the 26th of March 1994 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. This 1961 musical has music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster and a book by Ronald Hanmer and Phil Park. Its basis is the 1953 film ‘Calamity Jane’ but the stage musical features six songs not heard in the film. Musical numbers include: The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away!); Adelaid; Everyone Complains About the Weather; Men; Careless with the Truth; A Hive Full of Honey; I Can Do Without You; Tis Harry I’m Plannin; Just Blew in from the Windy City; Keep It Under Your Hat; Higher Than a Hawk; A Woman’s Touch; Love You Dearly; The Black Hills of Dakota; Secret Love.
The 1994 Calamity Jane Production Team
Producer: Kathleen B. Kenyon; Musical Director and Chorus Master: David Tattersall; Accompanist: Andrew Hilton … Choreographer: Susan Cornthwaite … Stage Director: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr G. Davis and Mrs K. Bradshaw … Property Masters: Mrs J. Gibson, Mr I. Woodburn and Mrs B. Woodburn … Prompter: Mrs R. Shade … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Mr R. Wilson, Mrs E. Wilson and Mr D. Hough … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd. … Scenery: The Border Studio, Selkirk … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Harrison, Bull, Steel, Doherty, and Barnes; and Messers: Wilson, Stalker, Nightingale, and Needham.
The 1994 Calamity Jane Cast (in order of appearance)
Principals:
Henry Miller was played by Ralph Wilson; Susan (Miller’s Niece) was played by Stefanie Barnes; ‘Doc’ Pierce was played by Reg Pimm; Wild Bill Hickock was played by Geoff Houghton; Calamity Jane was played by Heather Bolton; Rattlesnake was played by Harry Herbert; Joe was played by Philip Baddeley; Francis Fryer was played by Mike Ryan; Hank was played by Terry Shade; Pete was played by Andrew Hilton; Lieutenant Danny Gilmartin was played by Phil Maudsley; Adelaide Adams was played by Meril Bull; Katie Brown was played by Lynne Nolan; Stage-door Johnnies was played by Phil Baddeley, Ron Cossou, Michael Dowthwaite and Terry Shade; Colonel Stark was played by Jim Needham.
Dancers
Lynne Atkinson, Theresa Carthy, Andrea Caton, Fiona Ferguson, Karen Gray, Sarah Lowell, Sandra McGuinness, and Lyndsey Richardson.
Saloon Girls and Ladies of Deadwood City
Audrey Atkinson, Audrey Barlow, Anne Barnes, Marjorie Bargh, Shirley Bargh, Julie Brennan, Sue Brockbank, Anne Brockbank, Joan Brown, Linda Buckley, Meril Bull, Jean Dent, Maureen Elliot, Alicia Fielding, Valerie Goulding, Doreen Hough, Linda Hilton, Kathleen Ibbotson, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Eleanor Manning, Eileen Mashiter, Susan Ross, Irene Steel, Olive Ward, Dorothy Weatherill and Mary Wight.
Gamblers, Prospectors and Cowboys
Philip Baddeley, Ron Cossou, Michael Dowthwaite, Andrew Hilton, Harry Herbert, Jim Needham, Edward Nightingale, John Parker, Terry Shade, William Speight and Charlie Wight.
1994’s Red Rose AODS Officials for Calamity Jane
President: Beryl Gardner … Chair: Miss M. Law … Treasurer: Mr G. Bargh … Assistant Treasurer: Mrs M. Young … Business Manager: Mr P. Weatherill … Secretary: Miss V. Goulding … Assistant Secretary: Mrs M. Bargh … Ticket Secretary: Mrs M. Johnson … Library Secretary: Mrs D. Hough … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr D. Gillibrand.
1994’s Red Rose AODS Committee for Calamity Jane
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh and L. Nolan; Misses M. Law and V. Goulding; Messers: G. Mashiter, G. Bargh, P. Weatherill, R. Wilson and G. Davis.
1994’s Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Calamity Jane
Mesdames: Doherty, Stalker, Davis, Woodburn, Gates, Keegan, Marsden, Harrison, Eckhoff, Bellis, Ibbotson, Mantle, and Miss J. Robinson.
1994’s Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Calamity Jane
Mesdames: G. Harrison, H. Bolton, L. Ryan, J.Gibson, A. Barnes, K. Gray; Misses: S. Lowell, S. Barnes, Y. Kent, and E. Gosson; Messers: G. Mashiter, S. Woodburn, P. Gibson and P. Maudsley.
1994’s Red Rose AODS Life Members as of Calamity Jane
Mrs M. Walker, Miss D. Ellwood, Mr E. Dowthwaite, Mrs F. Wilkinson and Miss D. Bullock.
1994’s Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Calamity Jane (in order of appearance in the programme)
Ultramark (vinyls) … Kathleens Flowercraft (florist) … Norman Stalker (decorator) … Headway Hotel … P.J. & K. Madden (fruit and veg) … B. Postlethwaite (bakers) … Burgess (cheese) … Ripley Former Pupil Association … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand (solicitors) … Kemps (furnishers) … S.J. Bargh Ltd (haulage) … A. & M. Nightingale (buthers) … Rene’s of Lancaster (clothes) … B. Lewis & Sons Ltd (ice cream and cafe) … IPC (insurance) … Jim Needham (plumbing) … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Westgate Post office … Woodburns (butchers) … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … Animal Care … Westgate House Carpets … The Village Newsagency Halton … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … Baddeley’s (surveyors and valuers) … Swarbrick’s (newsagents) … J. & L. Patton … Bay View Landscapes … Scholl (footwear) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … Whiteside & Knowles (solicitors) … Youngs (formal wear) … E.N. Stanley (fruiterers) … H. Banks Lyon (shoes) … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Aldclife Stores … Heysham Parish Operatic Society … Stephen J. Fawcett (gunsmiths) … The G.B. Antique Centre … Hampson House (hotel) … R. Banks Lyon (jewellers) … Greyhound Hotel (pub) … Heysham High School … Mayoh Press Ltd (printers) … Gorrills (china and glass) … Ultraflex (plastics) … Lancaster Fabric Centre … T. Gardner (tiles) … Winterdyne Service Station (car repairs) … Halton Wines & Spirits … Nite Owls (mobile disco) … Lancaster & Morecambe Newspapers Ltd … Armitage Publicity (printers) … Spar Torrisholme … Water Sculptures (water effects) … The Traveller (travel agent) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … Scotforth Dry Cleaners … Red Rose AODS forthcoming show announcement … Forbo Kingfisher (wallcoverings) … [Back Cover] Mitchells of Lancaster (pub chain). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1993: Salad Days
The 1993 production of Salad Days was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 57th annual show which was staged from Monday the 15th of March 1993 to Saturday the 20th of April 1993 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. This 1954 musical has music by Julian Slade and lyrics by Dorothy Reynolds and Julian Slade. Musical numbers include: The Things That Are Done by a Don; We Said We Wouldn’t Look Back; Find Yourself Something to Do; I Sit in the Sun; Oh, Look at Me!; Hush Hush; Out of Breath; Cleopatra; Sand in My Eyes; It’s Easy to Sing; We’re Looking for a Piano; The Time of My Life; The Saucer Song; We Don’t Understand Our Children.
The 1993 Salad Days Production Team
Producer: Kathleen B. Kenyon; Musical Director; Philip Gibson … Chorus Master: Andrew Hilton; Accompanist: David Tattersall … Choreographer: Susan Cornthwaite … Stage Director: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr G. Davis and Mrs K. Bradshaw … Property Masters: Miss J. Fitton, Mr I. Woodburn and Mrs B. Woodburn … Prompter: Mrs L. Hilton … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Mr R. Wilson, Mrs E. Wilson and Mr D. Hough … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd and members of the society. … Scenery: The Border Studio, Selkirk … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Harrison, Bull, Steel, Doherty, and Barnes; and Messers: Wilson, Stalker, Nightingale, and Needham.
The 1993 Salad Days Cast (in order of appearance)
Principals:
The Tramp was played by Reg Pill; Jane was played by Vanessa Bull; Timothy was played by Andy Whittle; Timothy’s Father was played by Jim Needham; Timothy’s Mother was played by Doreen Hough; Aunt Prue was played by Olive Ward; Lady Reyburne was played by Maureen Elliot; Heloise was played by Shirley Bargh; Assistant was played by Esther Gasson; PC Boot was played by Ralph Wilson; Rowena was played by Sandra Jacques; The Bishop was played by Martin Crosse; Troppo was played by Harry Herbert; Fosdyke was played by Philip Baddeley; Sir Clamsby Williams was played by Michael Dowthwaite; Police Inspector was played by Geoff Houghton; Nigel was played by Philip Maudsley; Night Club Manager was played by Geoff Houghton; Fiona was played by Lynne Nolan; Tom Smith was played by James Brookman; Arms Dancer was played by Eleanor Manning and Michael Dowthwaite; Augustine Williams was played by Philip Baddeley; Asphinxia was played by Meril Bill; Ambrose Gussett was played by Michael Dowthwaite; Marguerite was played by Audrey Atkinson; Anthea was played by Kathleen Ibbotson; Electrode was played by William Speight; Uncle Zed was played by Jim Needham.
Dancers
Lynne Atkinson, Anne Barnes, Stefanie Barnes, Heather Bolton, Andrea Caton, Louise Cliffe, Fiona Ferguson, Valerie Goulding, Karen Gray, Sarah Lowell, Lynne Nolan, Sandra McGuinness, and Lyndsey Richardson.
Ladies Chorus
Audrey Atkinson, Anne Brockbank Marjorie Bargh, Shirley Bargh, Audrey Barlow, Joan Brown, Linda Buckley, Meril Bull, Maureen Elliot, Alicia Fielding, Esther Gosson, Doreen Hough, Kathleen Ibbotson, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Eleanor Manning, Eileen Mashiter, Susan Ross, Irene Steel, Olive Ward, and Dorothy Weatherill.
Gentlemen
Philip Baddeley, James Brookman, Martin Crosse, Michael Dowthwaite, Andrew Hilton, Geoff Houghton, Philip Maudsley, Jim Needham, Edward Nightingale, and William Speight.
1993’s Red Rose AODS Officials for Salad Days
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: Mrs D. Hough … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr D. Gillibrand.
1993’s Red Rose AODS Committee for Salad Days
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh; Misses M. Law and V. Goulding; Messers: E. Dowthwaite, G. Mashiter, G. Bargh, P. Weatherill, R. Wilson and G. Davis.
1993’s Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Salad Days
Mesdames: Doherty, Stalker, Davis, Woodburn, Gates, Keegan, Marsden, Harrison, Eckhoff, and Miss J. Robinson.
1993’s Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Salad Days
Mesdames: G. Harrison, H. Bolton and L. Ryan; Misses: S. Lowell, S. Barnes, Y. Kent, J. Fitton, and F. Ferguson ; Messers: G. Mashiter, S. Woodburn, P. Weatherill, J. Bargh, J. Beamer, P. Gibson, R. Oswald and P. Maudsley.
1993’s Red Rose AODS Life Members as of Salad Days
Mrs M. Walker, Miss D. Ellwood, Mr E. Dowthwaite, Mrs F. Wilkinson and Miss D. Bullock.
1993’s Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Salad Days (in order of appearance in the programme)
Ultramark (vinyls) … Hire A Hat … Norman Stalker (decorator) … Elms Security Consultants (alarms) … P.J. & K. Madden (fruit and veg) … Promenade Music (music shop) … Burgess (cheese) … Ripley Former Pupil Association … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand (solicitors) … Kemps (furnishers) … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … A. & M. Nightingale (buthers) … John Cardiff (hair) … Rene’s of Lancaster (clothes) … B. Lewis & Sons Ltd (ice cream and cafe) … The Bacon Stall (meats) … Byrne (tobacconists) … Jim Needham (plumbing) … Suzanne (garments) … Hest Bank Post Office … Dave Hudspeth (carpets) … Yorkshire Bank … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … Animal Care … Westgate House Carpets … The Village Newsagency Halton … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Baddeley’s (surveyors and valuers) … Swarbrick’s (newsagents) … J. & L. Patton … H. Banks Lyon (shoes) … Lancashire Life (magazine) … Scholl (footwear) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … Whiteside & Knowles (solicitors) … Youngs (formal wear) … Aldclife Stores … Poulton Gallery (paintings) … E.N. Stanley (fruiterers) … TSB (bank) … LADOS … Heysham Parish Operatic Society … Stephen J. Fawcett (gunsmiths) … Greyhound Hotel (pub) … R. Banks Lyon (jewellers) … Mayoh Press Ltd (printers) … Blow Your Top (hairdressers) … Heysham High School … Scotforth Dry Cleaners … Ultraflex (plastics) … Lancaster Fabric Centre … T. Gardner (tiles) … Winterdyne Service Station (car repairs) … Halton Wines & Spirits … Nite Owls (mobile disco) … Lancaster & Morecambe Newspapers Ltd … Armitage Publicity (printers) … Spar Torrisholme … Water Sculptures (water effects) … The Traveller (travel agent) … Morecambe Warblers … Hampson House (hotel) … Lancaster Leisure Park (hornsea pottery) … Gorrills (china and glass) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … Red Rose AODS forthcoming show announcement … Forbo Kingfisher (wallcoverings) … [Back Cover] Mitchells of Lancaster (pub chain). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1992: Mame
The 1992 production of Mame was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 56th annual show which was staged from Monday the 2nd of March 1992 to Saturday the 7th of April 1992 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster. This 1966 musical has music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, and a book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee. Originally titled My Best Girl, it is based on the 1955 novel Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis and the 1956 Broadway play by Lawrence and Lee. Musical numbers include: St. Bridget; It’s Today; Open a New Window; The Moon Song; My Best Girl; We Need a Little Christmas; The Fox Hunt; Mame; Bosom Buddies; Gooch’s Song; That’s How Young I Feel; If He Walked Into My Life; It’s Today.
The 1992 Mame Production Team
Producer: Kathleen B. Kenyon; Musical Director; Philip Gibson … Chorus Master: Andrew Hilton; Accompanist: David Tattersall … Choreographer: Susan Cornthwaite … Stage Director: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr G. Davis and Mrs K. Bradshaw … Property Masters: Miss J. Fitton and, Mr I. Woodburn … Prompter: Mrs R. Shade … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Mr L. Kenyon and Mr T. Shade … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd … Scenery: Cliffor and Brown, Nuneaton … Furniture and Properties: Leon Cooper, Batley … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Harrison, Bull, Steel, Doherty, and Barnes; and Messers: Wilson, Stalker, Nightingale, and Needham.
The 1992 Mame Cast (in order of appearance)
Principals:
Patrick Dennis (age 10) was played by Graham Easterlow; Agnes Gooch was played by Lynne Nolan; Vera Charles was played by Jean Dent; Mame Dennis was played by Meril Bull; M. Lindsay Woolsey was played by Michael Dowthwaite; Ito was played by Ralph Wilson; Ralph Devine was played by Mike Ryan; Doormand was played by Ron Cossou; Elevator Boy was played by Nich Maudsley; Dweight Babcock was played by Harry Herbert; Leading Man was played by James Brookman; Stage Manger was played by Mike Ryan; Madame Branislowski was played by Yvonne Kent; Gregor was played by Stuart Sandham; Beauregard was played by Geoff Houghton; Uncle Jeff was played by Philip Baddeley; Cousin Fan was played by Kathleen Ibbotson; Sally Cato was played by Doreen Hough; Mother Burnside was played by Maureen Elliot; Patrick Dennis (aged 19-29) was played by John Beamer; Junior Babcock was played by Philip Maudsley; Mr Upson was played by Jim Needham; Mrs Upson was played by Dorothy Weatherill; Gloria Upson was played by Shirley Bargh; Pegeen Ryan was played by Sue Stewart; Peter Dennis was played by Paul Knowles.
Ladies
Audrey Atkinson, Marjorie Bargh, Shirley Bargh, Audrey Barlow, Linda Buckley, Maureen Elliot, Alicia Fielding, Valerie Goulding, Doreen Hough, Linda Hilton, Kathleen Ibbotson, Phyllis Ibbotson, Yvonne Kent, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Eleanor Manning, Eileen Mashiter, Susan Ross, Irene Steel, Sue Stewart, Olive Ward, Dorothy Weatherill, and Mary Wight.
Gentlemen
Philip Baddeley, James Brookman, John Beamer, Ron Cossou, Michael Dowthwaite, Andrew Hilton, Philip Maudsley, Jim Needham, Edward Nightingale, Mike Ryan, Stuart Sandham, Norman Stalker, and Charlie Wight.
Dancers
Lynne Atkinson, Anne Barnes, Andrea Caton, Fiona Ferguson, Karen Gray, Sarah Lowell, Sandra McGuinness, and Lyndsey Richardson; Juniors: Stefanie Barnes and Nick Maudsley.
1992’s Red Rose AODS Officials for Mame
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: Mrs D. Hough … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr D. Gillibrand.
1992’s Red Rose AODS Committee for Mame
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh, V. Oyston and M. Law; and Messers: E. Dowthwaite, G. Mashiter, G. Bargh, P. Weatherill, R. Wilson and S. Woodburn.
1992’s Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Mame
Mesdames: Doherty, Stalker, Davis, Woodburn, Gates, Keegan, Marsden, Harrison, Eckhoff, and Miss J. Robinson.
1992’s Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Mame
Mesdames: Mesdames: I. Steel, G. Harrison, E. Mashiter and H. Bolton; Misses: S. Lowell; L. Ryan, C. Clarkson, and J. Fitton; Messers: G. Mashiter, S. Woodburn, P. Weatherill, A. Fowkes, J. Bargh, J. Beamer, P. Gibson and S. Sandham.
1992’s Red Rose AODS Life Members as of Mame
Mrs M. Walker, Miss D. Ellwood, Mrs A. Nash, Mr E. Dowthwaite, Mrs F. Wilkinson, Mrs W. Kirkbride and Miss D. Bullock.
1992’s Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Mame (in order of appearance in the programme)
Ultramark (vinyls) … Hire A Hat … Norman Stalker (decorator) … Elms Security Consultants (alarms) … The Fruit Store … Baxters (frozen foods) … Burgess (cheese) … Lancaster Leisure Park (hornsea pottery) … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … Lancaster & District Hospital Television … Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand (solicitors) … Battersby’s (coaches) … S.J. Bargh Ltd (haulage) … A. & M. Nightingale (buthers) … John Cardiff (hair) … Rene’s of Lancaster (clothes) … B. Lewis & Sons Ltd (ice cream and cafe) … The Bacon Stall (meats) … Byrne (tobacconists) … Keyline (builders merchants) … Suzanne (garments) … Westgate Post Office … The Emporium (gifts) … B. Postlethwaite (bakers) … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … Animal Care … Westgate House Carpets … The Village Newsagency Halton … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Kaisers (military bookshop) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … Swarbrick’s (newsagents) … J. & L. Patton … Bay View Landscapes … H. Banks Lyon (shoes) … Lancashire Life (magazine) … Scholl (footwear) … D. & M. E. Fretwell & Sons (butchers) … Whiteside & Knowles (solicitors) … Youngs (formal wear) … Aldclife Stores … E.N. Stanley (fruiterers) … R&J Made To Measure Kitchens … TSB (bank) … LADOS … Morecambe Amateurs … Stephen J. Fawcett (gunsmiths) … Greyhound Hotel (pub) … R. Banks Lyon (jewellers) … Mayoh Press Ltd (printers) … Heysham Parish Operatic Society … Heysham High School … Scotforth Dry Cleaners … Ultraflex (plastics) … Lancaster Fabric Centre … T. Gardner (tiles) … Winterdyne Service Station (car repairs) … Halton Wines & Spirits … Nite Owls (mobile disco) … Lancaster & Morecambe Newspapers Ltd … Armitage Publicity (printers) … Spar Torrisholme … Water Sculptures (water effects) … The Traveller (travel agent) … Morecambe Warblers … Hampson House (hotel) … Lancaster Leisure Park (hornsea pottery) … Gorrills (china and glass) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … Red Rose AODS forthcoming show announcement … Forbo Kingfisher (wallcoverings) … [Back Cover] Mitchells of Lancaster (pub chain). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1991: Annie Get Your Gun
The 1991 production of Crazy For You was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 55th annual show which was staged from Monday the 8th of April 1991 to Saturday the 13th of April 1991 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
This 1946 musical has music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by Dorothy Fields and Herbert Fields. Musical numbers include: “The Girl That I Marry; They Say It’s Wonderful; You Can’t Get a Man with a Gun; There’s No Business Like Show Business; and Anything You Can Do.
The 1991 Annie Get Your Gun Production Team
Producer: Kathleen B. Kenyon; Musical Director; Eddie Waring … Chorus Mistress: Pamela Newman; Accompanist: Gill Allen … Choreographers: Susan Cornthwaite … Stage Director: Gordon Mashiter … Electricians: Mr G. Davis and Mrs K. Bradshaw … Property Masters: Miss J. Fitton and Mr I. Woodburn … Prompter: Mrs R. Shade … Programme and Publicity Secretaries: Mr L. Kenyon and Mr T. Shade … Costumes: W.A. Homburg Ltd … Scenery: James Fredricks, Weston-Super-Mare … Guns: Howorth Wrightson Ltd … Properties: Mrs J. Fitton and Mr I. Woodburn … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Harrison, Bull, Steel, Doherty, and Barnes; and Messers: Wilson, Stalker, and Nightingale.
The 1991 Annie Get Your Gun Cast (in order of appearance)
Principals:
Charlie Davenport was played by Ralph Wilson; Mac was played by Mike Ryan; Foster Wilson was played by Terry Shade; Dolly Tate was played by Maureen Elliot; Winnie Tate was played by Lynne Nolan; Tommy Keeler was played by John Beamer; Frank Butler was played by Geoff Houghton; Annie Oakley was played by Shirley Bargh; Little Jake was played by Paul Knowmers and Michael Johnstone; Nellie was played by Rachel Cornthwaite and Lynsey Bradshaw; Jessie was played by Roxanne Normanton and Anne-Marie Kaliszczak; Minnie was played by Clare and Stefanie Barnes; Col.Wm.F.Cody (Buffalo Bill) was played by John Cardiff; Indians was played by Jim Needham and Andrew Fowkes; Mrs Blacktooth was played by Irene Steele; Mrs Little Horse was played by Freda Lowell; Mrs Yellow Foot was played by Eileen Mashiter; Train Conductor was played by Philip Baddeley; Train Porter was played by Norman Stalker; Train Waiter was played by Ederic Ibbotson; Major Gordon Lillie (Pawnee Bill) was played by Ron Cossou; Chief Sitting Bull was played by Harry Herbert; Indian Ceremonial Singer was played by Philip Baddeley; Pawnee Bill’s Messenger was played by Michael Dowthwaite; Major Dono was played by Carlie Wight; Waiters was played by Norman Stalker and Jim Needham; and Sylvia Potter-Porter was played by Kathleen Ibbotson.
Dancers & Singers
Lynne Atkinson, Anne Barnes, Lesley Barbour, Stefanie Barnes, Andrea Caton, Cariline Clarkson, Susan Cornthwaite, Fiona Ferguson, Val Goulding, Karen Gray, and Sandra McGuinness.
Ladies Chorus
Audrey Atkinson, Marjorie Bargh, Shirley Bargh, Audrey Barlow, Joan Brown, Linda Buckley, Meril Bull, Jean Dent, Alicia Fielding, Doreen Hough, Kathleen Ibbotson, Phyllis Ibbotson, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Vera Mantle, Eileen Mashiter, Susan Ross, Irene Steel, Sue Stewart, Olive Ward, Dorothy Weatherill, and Mary Wight.
Mens Chorus and Dancers
Philip Baddeley, James Brookman, Michael Dowthwaite, Lee Ferguson, Andrew Fowkes, Stuart Gillham, Peter Harrison, Jim Needham, Edward Nightingale, Mike Ryan, Terry Shade, Norman Stalker, and Charlie Wight.
1991’s Red Rose AODS Officials for Annie Get Your Gun
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: Mrs D. Hough … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr D. Gillibrand.
1991’s Red Rose AODS Officials for Annie Get Your Gun
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh, V. Oyston and Miss M. Law; and Messers: E. Dowthwaite, G. Mashiter, G. Bargh, P. Weatherill, T. Shade, and S. Woodburn.
1991’s Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Annie Get Your Gun
Mesdames: Doherty, Stalker, Davis, Woodburn, Gates, Keegan, Marsden, Harrison, Eckhoff, and Miss J. Robinson.
1991’s Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Annie Get Your Gun
Mesdames: Mesdames: I. Steel, G. Harrison, E. Mashiter, and H. Bolton; Misses: S. Lowell; L. Barbour, C. Clarkson, and J. Fitton; Messers: G. Mashiter, S. Woodburn, P. Weatherill, A. Fowkes, J. Bargh, and J. Beamer.
1991’s Red Rose AODS Life Members as of Annie Get Your Gun
Mrs M. Walker, Miss D. Ellwood, Mrs A. Nash, Mr E. Dowthwaite, Mrs F. Wilkinson, Mrs W. Kirkbride and Miss D. Bullock.
1991’s Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Annie Get Your Gun (in order of appearance in the programme)
Ultramark (vinyls) … Hire A Hat … Norman Stalker (decorator) … Elms Security Consultants (alarms) … The Fruit Store … Baxters (frozen foods) … Emporium Mad Hatter (hats) … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … Lancaster Leisure Park (hornsea pottery) … Main Line (electrical contractors) … Burgess (cheese) … Battersby’s (coaches) … Red Rose Rock FM and Red Rose Gold (radio station) … A. & M. Nightingale (buthers) … John Cardiff (hair) … John Hawthorne (carpets) … B. Lewis & Sons Ltd (ice cream and cafe) … The Bacon Stall (meats) … Byrne (tobacconists) … Coalite (building supplies) … Suzanne (garments) … Westgate Post Office … The Emporium (gifts) … B. Postlethwaite (bakers) … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … Kaisers (military bookshop) … Westgate House Carpets … The Village Newsagency Halton … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … H. Banks Lyon (shoes) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … P. Weatherill (property repairs) … Hampson House (hotel) … Dave Hudspeth Carpets … Bay View Landscapes … J. & L. Patton (painting contractors) … Lancashire Life (magazine) … E.N. Stanley (fruiterers) … Provincial Finance Company … Scholl (footwear) … D. & M. E. Fretwell & Sons (butchers) … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Youngs (formal wear) … Aldclife Stores … TSB (bank) … Autolec (auto electricals) … Cornerstone (abbey national estate agents) … Stephen J. Fawcett (gunsmiths) … The White Lion Halton (pub) … R. Banks Lyon (jewellers) … Gorrills (china and glass) … Morecambe Amateurs … The Washing Well Launderette … The Crypt Basement (fashion) … Ultraflex (plastics) … 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) … Spar Torrisholme … Ashton Hall Garden Centre … The Traveller (travel agent) … Kemps (furnishers) … J.B. Barber & Son (stationers) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … Red Rose AODS forthcoming show announcement … Forbo Kingfisher (wallcoverings) … [Back Cover] Mitchells of Lancaster (pub chain). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
1990: Show Boat
The 1990 production of Show Boat was Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 54th annual show which was staged from Monday the 19th of March 1990 to Saturday the 24th of March 1990 at The Grand Theatre Lancaster.
The 1927 musical – with music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II – is based on Edna Ferber’s 1926 novel of the same name.
1990 Show Boat Production Team
Producer: Kathleen 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: 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: Clifford & Brown, Nuneaton … Wardrobe Committee: Mesdames Mashiter, Bargh, Harrison, Bull, Steel, Doherty, and Barnes; and Messers: Wilson, Stalker and Nightingale.
The 1990 Show Boat Cast
Principals
Queenie was played by Yvonne Pyptiuk; Steve was played by Mike Ryan; Pete was played by Terry Shade; Parthy Ann was played by Dorothy Weatherill; Windy was played by Harry Herbert; Captain Andy was played by Ralph Wilson; Julie was played by Meril Bull; Frank was played by John Beamer; Ellie was played by Lesley Barbour; Vallon was played by Geoff Houghton; Gaylord Ravenal was played by Terry Sykes; Magnolia was played by Linda Read; Joe was played by Michael Dowthwaite; Jeb was played by Neil Stoneham; Mrs O’Brian was played by Doreen Hough; Ethel was played by Jean Dent; Max was played by Terry Shade; Jake was played by Philip Maudsley; Charlie was played by Ron Cossou; Lottie was played by Kathleen Ibbotson; and Kim was played by Heather Bolton.
Dancers
Lynne Atkinson, Anne Barnes, Heather Bolton, Andrea Caton, Caroline Clarkson, Fiona Ferguson, Valerie Goulding, Karen Gray, Sarah Lowell, Sarah McGuiness, and Lynne Nolan.
Chorus
Audrey Atkinson, Marjorie Bargh, Shirley Bargh, Audrey Barlow, Stefanie Barnes, William Bancroft, Stephanie Boan, James Brookman, Joan Brown, Linda Buckley, Ron Cossou, Ian Davis, Jean Dent, Michael Dowthwaite, Maureen Elliot, Alicia Fielding, Andrew Fowkes, Harry Herbert, Geoff Houghton, Doreen Hough, Kathleen Ibbotson, Phyllis Ibbotson, Elizabeth Lambert, Barbara Langridge, Freda Lowell, Vera Mantle, Philip Maudsley, Kenneth Moore, Eileen Mashiter, Edward Nightingale, Vicki Oyston, Reg Pimm, Mike Ryan, Norman Stalker, Irene Steel, Neil Stoneham, Terry Shade, Olive Ward, Mary Wight, Charlie Wight, and Barbara Woodburn.
1990’s Red Rose AODS Officials for Show Boat
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: Mrs D. Hough … Auditor: Mr D. Jarmin … Solicitor: Mr D. Gillibrand.
1990’s Red Rose AODS Committee for Show Boat
Mesdames: B. Gardner, K. Kenyon, M. Elliot, S. Bargh, V. Oyston and Miss M. Law; and Messers: E. Dowthwaite, G. Mashiter, G. Bargh, P. Weatherill, T. Shade, and S. Woodburn
1990’s Red Rose AODS Ladies’ Committee for Show Boat
Mesdames: Doherty, Gates, Stalker, Davis, Woodburn, Woodhouse, Stretch, Harrison, Eckhoff, and Miss J. Robinson.
1990’s Red Rose AODS Social and Sports Committee for Show Boat
Mesdames: I. Steel, G. Harrison, E. Mashiter, and L. Nolan; H. Bolton; Misses: S. Lowell; L. Barbour, and C. Clarkson; Messers: G. Mashiter, J. Steel, S. Woodburn, P. Weatherill, A. Fowkes, M. Dent and J. Beamer.
1990’s Red Rose AODS Life Members for Show Boat
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.
1990’s Red Rose AODS Programme Advertisers for Show Boat! (in order of appearance in the programme)
Ultramark (vinyls) … Hire A Hat … Norman Stalker (decorator) … Elms Security Consultants (alarms) … The Fruit Store … Baxters (frozen foods) … Oakfield Hire (building equipment hire) … Ronald Bull (picture framer) … Bate & Gorst (perfume) … Lancaster Leisure Park (hornsea pottery) … Main Line (electrical contractors) … Burgess (cheese) … Battersby’s (coaches) … Red Rose Radio (radio station) … A. & M. Nightingale (buthers) … The Yorkshire Pud (cafe) … B. Lewis & Sons Ltd (ice cream and cafe) … Dollond & Aitchison (opticians) … The Bacon Stall (meats) … Byrne (tobacconists) … Coalite (building supplies) … Suzanne (garments) … Hest Bank Post Office … The Emporium on the Hill (gifts) … B. Postlethwaite (bakers) … K. Speight Ltd (car repairs) … Westgate House Carpets … G.J. Bargh (hair stylists) … H. Banks Lyon (shoes) … Promenade Music (music shop) … Woodhouses (fish restaurant) … P. Weatherill (property repairs) … Hampson House (hotel) … Dave Hudspeth Carpets … Bay View Landscapes … Lancashire Life (magazine) … E.N. Stanley (fruiterers) … Provincial Finance Company … Scholl (footwear) … D. & M. E. Fretwell & Sons (butchers) … Pye Motors Ltd (ford cars) … Youngs (formal wear) … Autolec (auto electricals) … The White Lion Halton (pub) … Forthcoming Attractions at the the Garand Theatre … Florence Manleigh (florists) … R. Banks Lyon (jewellers) … Gorrills (china and glass) … Morecambe Amateurs … The Washing Well Launderette … W.H. Ashton (hardware) … Ultraflex (plastics) … 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) … Spar Torrisholme … Ashton Hall Garden Centre … The Traveller (travel agent) … Morecambe Warblers … J.B. Barber & Son (stationers) … Lancaster Training Services Ltd (commercial driver training) … White Cross Security Services Ltd … Mollie Cowen’s School of Dancing … Red Rose AODS forthcoming show announcement … Forbo Kingfisher (wallcoverings) … [Back Cover] Mitchells of Lancaster (pub chain). The programme was printed by: Mayoh Press Ltd of Carnforth.
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
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1982: Love From Judy
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1981: Bless The Bride
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1980: Half A Sixpence
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1979: New Moon
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1978: Charlie Girl
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1977: Rio Rita
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1976: The Quaker Girl
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1975: Show Boat
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1974: The Student Prince
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1973: The Boy Friend
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1972: White Horse Inn
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1971: Annie Get Your Gun
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1970: Oklahoma
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1969: Free As Air
The 1957 musical with music by Julian Slade; and lyrics by Dorothy Reynolds and Julian Slade. They are the same team behind for the musical ‘Salad Days’.
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1968: Half A Sixpence
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1967: Rose Marie
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1966: How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
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1965: Bob’s Your Uncle
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1964: Wild Violets
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1963: Salad Days
The 1954 musical with music by Julian Slade; and lyrics by Dorothy Reynolds and Julian Slade.
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1962: The Quaker Girl
The 1910 musical comedy with music by Lionel Monckton; lyrics by Adrian Ross and Percy Greenbank; and book by James T. Tanner…
1961: The Boy Friend
The 1926 musical comedy with music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Lorenz Hart; and book by Herbert Fields.
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1960: Love From Judy
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1959: The Desert Song
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1958: The Student Prince
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1957: Hit the Deck
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1956: Wild Violets
The 1932 musical play by B. Hardt-Warden; lyrics by D. Carter; and book by H. Short & D. Carter. It opened in the London’s west end at the Theatre Royal (Drury Lane) but only stayed open for 291 performances.
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1955: Sally
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1954: A Country Girl
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1953: The Marriage Market
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1952: Jill Darling
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1951: Irene
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1950: The Quaker Girl
The 1910 musical comedy with music by Lionel Monckton; lyrics by Adrian Ross and Percy Greenbank; and book by James T. Tanner.
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1949: Goodnight Vienna
The 1934 stage musical – that was first produced as a radio musical – with Music by George Posford; Book and lyrics by Eric Maschwitz; and additional lyrics by Harold Purcell.
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1948: Rio Rita
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1947: Mr Cinders
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1946: Rose Marie
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1945: The Desert Song
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1944: No No Nanette
The 1924 musical comedy with 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 include: ‘Tea for Two’ and ‘I Want to Be Happy’.
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1943: Hit the Deck
The 1927 musical with music by Vincent Youmans, lyrics by Clifford Grey and Leo Robin and book by Herbert Fields.[1] It was based on the 1922 play Shore Leave by Hubert Osborne.[citation needed] The title refers to a nautical slang term that means to prepare for action (general) or to drop to a prone position on the ground (as a defensive response to hostile fire).
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1942: Did ‘Concert Party’ concerts for HM Troops due to World War II
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1941: Did ‘Concert Party’ concerts for HM Troops due to World War II
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1940: The Girl Friend
The 1926 Girl musical comedy with music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Lorenz Hart; and book by Herbert Fields.
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1939: Irene
The 1919 musical with music by Harry Tierney; lyrics by Joseph McCarthy; a book by James Montgomery based his play Irene O’Dare.
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1938: Sally
The 1920 musical comedy with music by Jerome Kern; lyrics by Clifford Grey and additional lyrics by Buddy De Sylva, Anne Caldwell and PG Wodehouse; and book by Guy Bolton.
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1937: Hit the Deck
The 1927 musical with music by Vincent Youmans; lyrics by Clifford Grey and Leo Robin; and book by Herbert Fields.
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1936: No No Nanette
The 1924 musical comedy with 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 include: ‘Tea for Two’ and ‘I Want to Be Happy’.
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Sadly, there is very little online about the history of Lancaster Red Rose AODS, if anyone has any information, please email dw@davidwood.biz