Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber • Lyrics Jim SteinmanWith book by Patricia Knop, Gale Edwards and Andrew Lloyd Webber

Orchestrations by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber

de Ferrers AcademyHarehedge Lane, Burton upon Trent DE13 OAS

TUESDAY 24TH TO SATURDAY 28TH

OCTOBER 2017EVENING 7.30PM • SATURDAY MATINEE 2.30PM

PRESENTSAn Amateur production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd.

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It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to “Crazy for you”, BMTC’s latest production which I am sure you will enjoy.

I have been involved with this Company since 1972 (Princess Ida if anyone is interested!) and have performed almost every October and February since then – 69 shows by my calculation - until I decided a couple of years ago that the time had come when my inability to remember the words, the music and the moves (and all at the same time!) was becoming an embarrassment - at least to me!

So its 44 years since I first trod the boards in this very theatre; 44 years of Wednesday evenings, 7.30 to 10pm, plus extra Sundays and for those who take the principal parts, another evening most weeks too. And then the dress rehearsal – 1pm to 10pm usually – longer than a day at work!

For me, though, it hasn’t been enough to be just one of the chorus (the musical wallpaper as a friend of mine once described us!) – because as well as very occasionally taking a principal part – The Duke in Patience in 1976 and one of the Flowers of Progress in Utopia Limited in 1985 – I was also a member of the Committee for many years and served as Vice-Chairman for most of them.

The “reward” for all my years with the Company was first to be made an honorary life member and then to be asked to be President – a position which I am enormously honoured to hold.

Why do we do it? That’s a complicated question! For me it’s been the one time of the week when I’ve not been “in charge” - someone else – the Musical Director or the Producer – teaches me and tells me what to do! So it is recreation in its true meaning – re-creation. It’s very social: lifetime friends are made here, it’s very entertaining (at least most of the time!) and it’s very satisfying to go through the whole process of learning new music, putting the production together and then presenting it to you, our loyal audience and being rewarded by you appreciation.

A show like tonight’s doesn’t happen just because the members have faithfully attended weeks of rehearsals. There are countless other things that have to be done to maintain the Company in good health and its HQ in good working order and to put on shows that are as professional as we can possibly make them. It costs around £20,000 to put on a show – an enormous amount of money - which we can only get back when you buy a ticket and come to the show.

So, please, don’t stop supporting this wonderful Company. We want to continue to perform to excellent houses (full ones I hear the Treasurer say!) because we hope it gives you pleasure and it continues to give us pleasure as well as enabling us to pay our bills and bring the next show to you in due course.

Richard DeanPresident

ORCHESTRA

ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

TRIBUTE

Welcome to our latest production - another Andrew Lloyd Webber show with, as usual, some very difficult musical challenges. Some of you may remember the original film with Hayley Mills but this musical version provides us with stunning songs, from beautiful ballads to contemporary rock songs.

Director Karen Hambleton and Musical Director David Blackwell have worked incredibly hard to coach the children’s chorus and what a fantastic job they have done. The children have worked throughout the summer and are absolutely wonderful to listen to. We are very lucky to have such talented youngsters as part of our Company and we appreciate not only their commitment but also that of their parents who’ve been essential in their role of “Mum & Dad’s” taxi service.

We welcome back Holly Twells as ‘Swallow’ and Jessica Paige as ‘Candy’ - two young ladies who are real assets to the Company - as well as new principals, Megan Hambleton and Edward Wileman.

Our Directors often have ‘visions’ and right from the outset Karen knew exactly how she wanted this show to look. The set, unusually for us, is static - but very cleverly designed by Derval Lester and the stage crew to encompass all the different scenes and settings required. In addition, lighting is particularly important in enhancing the different emotions on stage. In order to do this the Committee decided it was time to upgrade our 40 year old lighting system and tonight you will see the results of that decision. It has been a massive investment helped by a substantial grant from Consolidated Charities of Burton on Trent and a smaller grant from Punch Pub Company Community Promise. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them both for their contributions. It has been a steep learning curve in many respects and our lighting team have worked tirelessly over the summer to familiarise themselves with the new kit so all is ready for this week.

Although the adult chorus is not overworked in this production we have enjoyed rehearsals and particularly watching the principal cast develop their roles over the last six months. “Whistle Down The Wind” is a very dramatic and emotional show, and I am confident you will have a thoroughly entertaining evening. The music will probably be more familiar than you imagined!

For this show we have introduced a new on-line booking facility but are still more than happy to take bookings by telephone or email.

Looking forward to February 2018 – something completely different – is “Sister Act”, a very vibrant, joyful and amusing show. Tickets are already available - so don’t delay - if you have enjoyed tonight’s performance please come back and see us again.

Thanks for your support

Angela WynneChairman

GLENISE BLANTIt is with great sadness that we report the death of Glenise Blant. Glenise was a founder member of the Burton Operatic Society which she joined in 1951 when it was re-formed after the war years. She was in the first show in February 1952 which was The Gondoliers. She enjoyed performing over the years and her last show was in February 1987 which was The Mikado. During her time as a member she only missed one show despite having three children. She was also a Committee member for a number of years. Once she finished performing, Glenise moved to front of house to join her husband, David, selling soft drinks which they did until 2009. Glenise is the mother of our present Secretary, Annette.

Presented by

The Burton Musical Theatre Company

Production Assistant:Mike Mear

Choreographer: Catherine Moore

Director:Karen Hambleton

Stage Director: Derval Lester

Lighting Director: James Ellington

Sound: Andy Onion

Accompanist:Karen Thompson

Musical Director:David Blackwell

During the performance, pyrotechnic effects will be used.These will be towards the end of the second half of the performance.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to “Crazy for you”, BMTC’s latest production which I am sure you will enjoy.

I have been involved with this Company since 1972 (Princess Ida if anyone is interested!) and have performed almost every October and February since then – 69 shows by my calculation - until I decided a couple of years ago that the time had come when my inability to remember the words, the music and the moves (and all at the same time!) was becoming an embarrassment - at least to me!

So its 44 years since I first trod the boards in this very theatre; 44 years of Wednesday evenings, 7.30 to 10pm, plus extra Sundays and for those who take the principal parts, another evening most weeks too. And then the dress rehearsal – 1pm to 10pm usually – longer than a day at work!

For me, though, it hasn’t been enough to be just one of the chorus (the musical wallpaper as a friend of mine once described us!) – because as well as very occasionally taking a principal part – The Duke in Patience in 1976 and one of the Flowers of Progress in Utopia Limited in 1985 – I was also a member of the Committee for many years and served as Vice-Chairman for most of them.

The “reward” for all my years with the Company was first to be made an honorary life member and then to be asked to be President – a position which I am enormously honoured to hold.

Why do we do it? That’s a complicated question! For me it’s been the one time of the week when I’ve not been “in charge” - someone else – the Musical Director or the Producer – teaches me and tells me what to do! So it is recreation in its true meaning – re-creation. It’s very social: lifetime friends are made here, it’s very entertaining (at least most of the time!) and it’s very satisfying to go through the whole process of learning new music, putting the production together and then presenting it to you, our loyal audience and being rewarded by you appreciation.

A show like tonight’s doesn’t happen just because the members have faithfully attended weeks of rehearsals. There are countless other things that have to be done to maintain the Company in good health and its HQ in good working order and to put on shows that are as professional as we can possibly make them. It costs around £20,000 to put on a show – an enormous amount of money - which we can only get back when you buy a ticket and come to the show.

So, please, don’t stop supporting this wonderful Company. We want to continue to perform to excellent houses (full ones I hear the Treasurer say!) because we hope it gives you pleasure and it continues to give us pleasure as well as enabling us to pay our bills and bring the next show to you in due course.

Richard DeanPresident

ORCHESTRA MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT IScene 1: The Baptist Church KEYS TO THE VAULTS OF HEAVEN - Minister, Children & Townspeople

Scene 2: by the Freeway NEVER GET WHAT I PRAY FOR - Swallow, Poor Baby, Brat & Children

Scene 3: Earl Appears EARL - AMOS – Earl, Amos, Swallow, Brat & Poor Baby

Scene 4: The Trailer GROWN UPS KILL ME – Boone WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND – Boone & Swallow

Scene 5: Outside

Scene 6: The Barn

Scene 7: The Barn I ALWAYS PRAYED – Swallow, Poor Baby & Brat

Scene 8: The Bar COLD – Edward & Townspeople FOR THE SAKE OF THE CHILDREN – Sheriff & Townspeople

Scene 9: The Barn SOLILOQUY – The Man

Scene 10: The Barn IF ONLY – Swallow & The Man

Scene 11: The Street TIRE TRACKS – Candy & Amos

Scene 12: The Town SAFE HAVEN – Townspeople

Scene 13: A Cane Field LONG OVERDUE FOR A MIRACLE – Children

Scene 14: The Barn ANNIE CHRISTMAS – The Man & Children NO MATTER WHAT – Children & Townspeople

ACT II

Scene 1: The Barn OPENING ACT 2 – Townspeople TRY NOT TO BE AFRAID – The Man & Swallow LET’S MAKE A PROMISE – Amos A KISS IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE – Amos, Swallow & The Man

Scene 2: The Town TIRE TRACKS/A KISS IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE (REPRISE) – Candy, Amos & Swallow

Scene 3: Outside the Trailer IF YOUR MOTHER – Boone

Scene 4: The Trailer NO MATTER WHAT REPRISE – Poor Baby, Swallow & Brat

Scene 5: The Barn ANNIE CHRISTMAS – The Man, Swallow & Children SO MANY CRIES – The Man

Scene 6: The Town OFF RAMP EXIT – Candy

Scene 7: Later in the Town NOW THE NOOSE – Townspeople, Poor Baby, Swallow & Earl

Scene 8: The Tent WRESTLE WITH THE DEVIL – Preacher, Crowd, Candy, Amos & Sheriff

Scene 9: Cross-Country

Scene 10: Cross-Country NO MATTER WHAT THE OUTRAGE – Townspeople

Scene 11: The Barn THERE’S A PRAYER – Swallow THE NATURE OF THE BEAST – The Man & Swallow FIRE SEQUENCE – Children

Scene 12: Outside the Barn THE THUNDER IS ROLLING – Children, Swallow & Boone

SYNOPSIS

TOWNSPEOPLE HONORARY OFFICIALSPresident of the Company: Mr Richard Dean

Honorary Vice-Presidents: Mr Terry Hickman, Mr David Platt, Mr Alan Swift, Mr John Rutland

Honorary Life Members: Mrs Joy Appleby, Mr Francis Bates, Mr Vic Benson, Mr Keith Dadley, Mr Richard Dean, Mrs Louise Evanson, Mrs Stella Hambleton, Mrs Joycelyn Hickman, Mr Robert Hughes, Miss Jean Rogers, Mr John Rutland, Mr Alan Swift, Mr Mike Thompson

Chairman: Angela Wynne

Vice-Chairman: Karen Hambleton

Treasurer: Andy Hambleton

Secretary: Annette Smith

Committee: Lauren Brown, Anthony Dews, James Ellington, Derval Lester, Sarah Morgan, Lee Smith, Samantha Walker, O.J. Wright

Patrons’ Secretary: Louise Evanson

House Manager: Anthony Dews

Assistant House Manager: Stella Hambleton

Performance Secretary: Hazel Andrews

Director: Karen Hambleton

Production Assistant: Mike Mear

Choreographer: Catherine Moore

Musical Director: David Blackwell

Accompanist: Karen Thompson

Stage Manager: Derval Lester

Sound Technician: Andy Onion

Scenery Construction: Hazel Andrews, Pat Coppinger, Bob Hughes, Derval Lester, Ray Slinn

Scenic Painting: Hazel Andrews, Pat Coppinger, Derval Lester

Stage Crew: Hazel Andrews, Pat Coppinger, Gary Dennis, Bob Hughes, Derval Lester, Katie Lester

Props Master: O.J. Wright

Properties Team: Virna Harlow, Cat Palfreyman, Samantha Walker

Scenic Dresser: Virna Harlow

Lighting Director: James Ellington

Lighting Design: Keith Dadley and James Ellington

Lighting Riggers: Tom Berriman, Keith Dadley, James Ellington, Andrew Hambleton, O.J. Wright

Lighting Board Operator: Keith Dadley

Calls: Louise Evanson

Wardrobe Manager: Jill Jacobs

Wardrobe Assistants: Jean Hayns and Jill Jacobs

Programme Secretary: Laura Smith

Programme Photography: Lauren Brown

Social Secretary: O.J. Wright

Front of House Display: Mike Mear

Front of House Staff: Lindsey Biddle, Jan Caldwell, Alex Davison, Vanda Dennis, Jean Edwards, Melvyn Edwards, Steve Foster, John Goodhead, Anita Graham, Stephen Graham, Brian Hambleton, Jean Hayns, Joycelyn Hickman, Mick Lovely, Caroline Mills, Cynthia Rutland, John Rutland, Annette Smith, Christine Smith, Carol Storr, Janice Toplis, Peter Wildsmith, John Woodcock, Barry Wynne

The ManLee Smith

SwallowHolly Twells

BooneAndrew Hambleton

BratMegan Hambleton

Poor Baby Edward Wileman

AmosKyle Lamley

CandyJessica Skinner

Snake PreacherO.J. Wright

EdwardJonathan Salt

SheriffTim Berriman

The MinisterAndrew Last

EarlRoberto Storey

ElizabethFaye Holmes

CharityEmma Jones

JackieHannah Jones

LouiseAmelia Maskrey

MaryHarriet Blackwell

CurleyRosie Brooks

VikkiTierney Campbell

HopeCeleste Cook

April Madeline Maskrey

StarAlicia Middleton

ClarenceHannah Minness

EllenClara Norcross

LavonneEden Wedgbrow

RamonaMeg Wheatley

WinstonGeorge Wishlade

CHILDREN

ORCHESTRA

SYNOPSIS

TOWNSPEOPLE

Based on the book of the same title by Mary Hayley Bell, and later produced as a movie in the hands of Richard Attenborough, Whistle Down the Wind is set in a small, deeply religious town in Louisiana of the 1950s. A poor farming family led by father, Boone, and his three children - Swallow, Brat, and Poor Baby - have recently buried their mother and they are still struggling with the grief. As Christmas approaches and the family cannot afford any presents or luxuries, the three children are desperate to find something to hold on to and believe in.

One day, they find a stranger injured and hiding in their run-down barn. In the initial confusion of finding the stranger, Swallow seizes on the idea that he is Jesus Christ and the rumour quickly spreads amongst the children of the town. However, the town is on the lookout for a runaway convict in the area and are urged by their Sheriff to stay vigilant. It seems equally possible that ‘The Man’ could be Jesus, or the escaped convict.

When Candy, a rebellious youth spurned by local boy Amos, learns of the prisoner’s hide-out, she is quick to reveal it to the town and the residents all descend on Boone’s farm. However, mysteriously, ‘The Man’ has disappeared and Boone realises that Swallow still needs him to depend upon and restore her faith in their family unit.

Danielle Berriman; Rachel Cook; Jessica Devitt; Rachel Edwards; Amy Goodwin;Lizzi James; Cat Palfreyman; Donna Smith; Laura Smith; Catherine Straw; Samantha Walker;

Angela Wynne, Tom Berriman; Mark Hargreaves; Kevin Storr; Mike Storr

HONORARY OFFICIALS

ORCHESTRA

ORCHESTRA

ORCHESTRA

PATRONS

Peter Brien - CelloSarah Cresswell - ViolinGeorge Fletcher - Violin

Ben Glover - Guitar/BanjoMick Glover - GuitarRichard Hair - Bass

Rachel Melland - HornEd Moore - Keyboard

Joy & Peter ApplebyJohn F AshR A Baker

Mr & Mrs D R BartlettSally & Philip Bastock

Miss P M BibbyMrs Margaret Blackshaw

Mrs Pamela BramellMr & Mrs M Brealey

Mrs P CawserMargaret & David ClarkBryan & Margaret Clarke

D ClarkeT G & A M Cooper

Mr & Mrs P J CopelandMrs B Copley

Mr & Mrs P C CottonMr & Mrs A K Creasey

Mr L J CrispinMiss B G CroxallMrs M Dadley

Carol & John DainRichard & Brenda Dean

Mrs Jill EvansMr Peter Evanson

Mr & Mrs D W FearnMrs E M Gordon

John & Coral GouldR K Gould

John GreenfieldMr T Hickman

Margaret & Ken JacksonMr & Mrs K H King

Mrs J P KirkMrs L Knight

Mrs C M LaneRosemary LitherlandMr & Mrs R Morgan

Mr A Morris Mrs M C Morris

Mr & Mrs G T ParkerVal Parker

Gerry and Sandra PeckMr & Mrs D PickeringJohn & Sandra Raby

Mrs S Rowett

Stan SchofieldRosemary LitherlandMr & Mrs A Sharpe

Mr Robert N SharrattMiss H M Simkin

Robin & Anne SkinnerChristine & Steve Smith

K A StanyonAlan Stewart

Mr & Mrs M J StyneMr & Mrs D P Sutton

Mrs J I ToplissMargaret Walker

Dennis & Hazel WardMr & Mrs S J Ward

John WelshMr & Mrs R H WhettonAlan & Sylvia Williams

Mrs K WilliamsonPeter & Margaret Wilshaw

Mrs Diane WrightBarry Wynne

MUSICAL NUMBERS

The Committee, on behalf of the Company wishes to express its grateful thanks to: Tradeteam, de Ferrers Academy, Dean & Smedley, Christine Smith, raffle prize donators and anyone else who helped to make ‘Whistle Down The Wind’ a success – Thank You. We extend our sincere thanks to you, our audience, for your continued support of our productions. It is the Academy’s policy that there is no smoking in the building or within the grounds. In the event of a fire alarm, the audience must evacuate immediately through the nearest exit and will be guided by stewards to the assembly point. You are respectfully requested not to use flash photography in the auditorium during the performance. ALL MOBILE PHONES MUST BE SWITCHED OFF. The Company cannot accept responsibility for any articles left in the cloakroom.

The Company welcomes new members. If you are interested in singing, acting, building or painting scenery,costumes or helping front of house, please telephone the Secretary on 01283 540781.

The Company is affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Tim Robinson - KeyboardDave Shipley - Drums

Nick Stacey - Clarinet, Bass Clarinet& Soprano Saxophone

Karen Thompson - KeyboardHelen Wallace - Flute, Piccolo and Tenor Saxophone

Laura Waters - Violin

ORCHESTRA IN REHEARSALS

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