SOUVENIR PROGRAMME

Script Provided by NODA Ltd, Peterborough PE2 7UHWritten by: Peter Long & Keith Rawnsley

Programme and artwork by August & Baileywww.augustandbailey.com

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This is a perfect opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who has made this production of ‘Aladdin’ possible. Everyone works really hard for months before with the organisation required to run the show – as well as the cast there is a regular army of volunteers sorting out auditions, rehearsal, scenery, lighting, sound, music, refreshments, costumes, tickets – the list is endless as is the patience of the committee! But most of all, my thanks to all of you for continuing to support TAODS over our many years of existence. Now, sit back, forget the fantasy of 2014 Britain and concentrate on the reality of pantomime!

Mike Shail

For over 70 years, Totnes Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society (TAODS) have been bringing you plays, pantomimes, musicals and variety shows. Over the years we have preformed in a large variety of local venues before the Civic Hall became our home! The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA), found-ed in 1899, is the main representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. It has a membership of 2500 amateur/community theatre groups and 3000 individual enthusiasts throughout the UK, stag-ing musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantos in a wide variety of performing venues raging from country’s leading professional theatres to village halls.

ACT 1 Scene 1 The Market Place In Old PekingScene 2 The Lotus GardenScene 3 Window Twankey’s LaundryScene 4 The Palace DungeonScene 5 Inside the Cave of Jewels ACT 2 Scene 1 Outside Aladdin’s PalaceScene 2 A Street In Old PekingScene 3 Abanazer’s TentScene 4 The Tomb of Toot and Come InScene 5 The Market Place In Old PekingScene 6 Aladdin’s Palace

Well it’s that time of year again (oh yes it is!)

Welcome to this year’s offering of Aladdin and his wonderful lamp. I was delighted to be asked once again to direct and choreograph this year’s pantomime. This is the third time I have been involved in this pantomime with the society, having played the princess the first time and directed and choreographed the last.

Once again I have not been disappointed. There have been the usual highs and lows but as ever the society’s committee worked tirelessly and everyone has pulled together to get the show before you to its usual high standard.

Huge thanks to the young, talented cast for working so hard. The usual lack of male participants has meant casting in a somewhat unusual way and has even led to yours truly having to tread the boards again (sorry, I really did try everything!). Particular thanks to the committee and backstage crew without whose magic we wouldn’t have a show. Finally huge thanks to you the audience for coming. In a world of iPads, XBoxes, Wiis , Ds and all the other technological entertainment at our fingertips our art is struggling and it is only with your support that we will be able to continue putting on shows like this for your enjoyment. So if you enjoy yourself this evening please do not hesitate to tell your friends and family to come along and support us so we are able to continue to provide this wonderful form of live entertainment .

Now hold on tight as we whisk you away on a magical carpet ride to far Peking and don’t forget to boo the baddies, cheer the goodies and be on the lookout for a pesky Panda!

NOTICES

• Please turn off all mobile phones.• Sorry, licensing and other policies forbid photography and video of any kind.• This production uses pyrotechnics, smoke and other special effects.• Ice creams will be available in the interval.• The bar will be open for drinks and light refreshments.

Aladdin Widow TwankeyWishee Washee AbanazerPrincess JasmineEmperor of China Sing-Lo Charlie ChanChin-Chin ChanKung-FooGenie Of the LampSlave of the Ring

Amy Robinson David George Richard Boys Lizzy Eames

Chloë Harris Tom Tysoe Liam Dale Jamie Caswell

Holly Bennett MillieCostelloe-Morris Fay Davies Marcia Davies

Muirenn Sutherland

James Kinghorn

Elisha Dawes

Amy RobinsonDavid GeorgeRichard BoysLizzy EamesMuirenn SutherlandKerry Manley Chloë HarrisTom TysoeLiam DaleJamie Caswell James KinghornSian Manley

Holly Bennett, Millie Costelloe-Morris, Fay Davies, Marcia Davies, Elisha Dawes, Laura Doughty, Hannah Manley, Ella Miles, Abigail Moran, Bronwyn Purdy, Cleo Widdicombe, Ella Wyett, Holly Fitzpatrick, Chloe Gunbie, Bronte Hobson-Scott, Robert Hodgson, Anya Hynt-Byer, Franny Scanan, Isabel Smith, Chloe Soby, Ava Sutherland

Hannah Manley Ella Miles Abigail Moran Bronwyn Purdy

Holly Fitzpatrick Chloe Gunbie BronteHobson-Scott Franny Scanan

Isabel Smith Chloe Soby

Ava Sutherland

Cleo Widdicombe

Robert Hodgson

Sian Manley

Laure Doughty

Ella Wyett

Anya Hynt-Byer

CHARACTERS CHORUS

Mike Shail (Guitar)John Budden (Keyboard)Richard Hooper (Bass)David Jeffery (Drums)

THEBAND

Director & ChoreographerMusical DirectorBandLightingSoundSetStage ManagersDeputy Stage ManagerChief RiggerStage CrewCostumesPromptPhotographyArtwork & Programme DesignMakeupPropsHead ChaperoneFront Of HouseCrew RefreshmentsPublicity

Our Annual general meeting will be held in March 2014 at the Dartmouth Inn, Totnes (Date to be con-firmed) followed by a quiz night! We would be delighted to see you there, espically if you are consider-ing becoming more involved with the society in anyway!For more details visit our website www.taods.com

SPECIAL THANKSThe committee would like to thank:

Palace TheatreStage ElectricsNutri-Link LtdPaignton Pantomime ProductionsTicketsourceTotnes TimesTorbay TimesTotnes Infromation CentreDartington PlaygoersSouth Devon Arts Centre

Torbay TimesTotnes Infromation CentreDartington PlaygoersBOADS (Brixham Operatic)Princess TheatreAmy Rushton (August & Bailey)Our raffle sponsorsOur programme sponsorsOur benefactors and anyone else who has helped make this show possible.

Kerry ManleyJohn BuddenMike Shail (Guitar) David Jeffery (Drums) Richard Hooper (Bass)Levente Hopton (Operation) Lee Thomas (Design)Ryan Gardner (Operation) Chris Wilson (Design)Derek Robinson and TeamPhilip Spicer & Lee ThomasBethany-Rose TurnerLee ThomasAlex Turner, Rufus Busby, Sam Turner, Alex BowenPip Shail, Caroline Ensby, Beryl Bletcher, BOADSWendy Roberts & Imogen DaviesChris WilsonAmy Rushton (August & Bailey)Emma Harris and TeamHattie MothersillCatherine HiggsRuth Robinson and TeamSandra DobleLee Thomas & Ruth Robinson

Chairperson Mike ShailVice Chairman Simon HarrisHonorary Secretary David GeorgeHonorary Treasurer Philip SpicerHonorary Minuets Secretary Catherine HiggsCommittee Lee Thomas, Ruth Robinson, Simon Harris

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