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Presented by Greville Watson 2020
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Rushden Amateur Operatic Society
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Hans Andersen - 1985
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RUSHDEN AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY
Present
"HANS ANDERSEN"
(By arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd)
Music by FRANK LOESSER
Book by TOMMY STEELE and BEVERELEY CROSS
Additional Music and Lyrics by MARVIN LAIRD
Directed & Choreographed by ROBERT MARLOWE
Musical Director
PAULINE LONGLAND |
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Assistant to
ROBERT MARLOWE
GRAHAM WARD
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Ballet Mistress
SALLY JONES |
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OCTOBER 28th, 29th, 30th
NOVEMBER 4th, 5th, 6th |
NIGHTLY 7.30 p.m. |
SATURDAY MATINEE
NOVEMBER 2nd 2.30 p.m. |
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Robert Marlowe
Director and Choreographer |
Trained as a dancer in all its aspects, Robert Marlowe commenced his professional career in the world renowned French “Folies Bergere” Revues. Following which he formed an act with an ex‑Royal Ballet girl which took them around the world, dancing in Millionaires Playgrounds from Nice and Monte Carlo to Hollywood and Miami. Their act was featured on board those famous transatlantic Queens, Mary and Elizabeth before their rule of the sea was terminated by progress.
In the theatre, his work encompassed Revues, Musicals and Summer Shows where he graduated swiftly to Principal Status, and he is now recognised as something of an expert in the world of Pantomime, where he has had the honour to work with many stars of that particular medium such as Arthur Askey, Tommy Trinder, George Lacey etc.
A Choreographer of distinction, he is now much in demand for his Directing skills and has worked recently with such household names as Barbara Windsor, Larry Grayson, Leslie Crowther, Honor Blackman, Ted Rogers, Anita Harris, Patrick Cargill, Nerys Hughes indeed a list too numerous to complete.
Recently his work has been the subject of a Documentary in the “Forty Minutes” Series on both BBC1 and 2, and also the subject of an ITV Arts Programme. |
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"HANS ANDERSEN"
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“Hans Andersen” is a fairy-tale musical, lightly based on the life of perhaps the greatest writer of Fairy Stories in the world.
The story states in Odense, in Denmark with the children looking for Hans to tell them a story rather than go to school. We meet him in his late teens, making a living as a shoemaker, but his ambition is to become a playwright. Otto Pedersen, a stranger passing through the town, has his shoes repaired by Hans, hears he has written a play and takes him to the local theatre where the great Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind is rehearsing for that evening’s performance. Hans is overwhelmed by her singing and at once offers his play as the libretto for an opera. Her manager, Max Klaus, scorns on this, but Jenny insists and promises to read his script. She asks him to call on her later at the theatre. Hans thinks this may be his great chance, Jenny tells him his work shows promise, but he must go back to school and learn to spell. She makes the governor, Col. Guldberg give Hans a letter to the schoolmaster Rector Meisling, and encourages him with a light farewell kiss. Hans is enraptured.
He goes back to school and is quickly telling his stories to the other pupils. Eventually his education is completed and at last can spell.
Hans leaves Odense to go to the nation’s capital, Copenhagen. He dreams of seeing Jenny Lind again, but busy Copenhagen has little time for him or his stories. However, he does meet Jenny again and she overhears him telling one of his children’s stories. She encourages him to write more of these stories which are published and Hans becomes a great success.
Hans and Jenny meet one evening in the Tivoli Gardens and Hans points out all the loving couples. He declares his own love for her, and asks her to marry him. She says she is very fond of him, but not in love with him.
The now famous Hans is commanded by the King of Denmark to attend a court reception and, at the King’s request, he tells a new tale to the assembled company. The King is delighted and awards Hans the country’s highest civil honour. Jenny Lind is also there and again Hans declares his love. She says although she does not love him, he is truly loved by all the people of the world who read his stories. Hans at last realises that this is where the happy ending of his life story lies.
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President's Message |
Welcome to another important event in the proud ever lengthening history of the Rushden Amateur Operatic Society the Northamptonshire Premiere of ‘Hans Andersen’.
I am particularly delighted that the society has been accorded this honour. A few years ago things were somewhat rough financially, but the efforts of all by hand work and a ‘never say die’ spirit have fully deserved this success.
In thanking you our patrons for your support, I hope you will enjoy this delightful show amply making up for that atrocious summer.
Bert Catlin
President
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LEN BERRILL IN MEMORIAM |
The recent sad passing of Len Berrill leaves a large and unfillable gap in the ranks of the ‘Backroom Boys’ of the R.A.O.S.
Always inconspicuous and unobtrusive, Len was a real master in the art of stage properties combined with skill, knowledge, and incomparable patience and devotion.
We shall miss him always but most especially on the occasion of every R.A.O.S. production shall we remember and mourn his passing.
It is nice to know that his wife Grace intends to go on working within the Society and we all hope that she continues to do so. We think this would have been the wish of her husband and our unforgettable friend Len Berrill.
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Chairman's Message |
On behalf of the committee and myself, may I welcome you, our patrons to this premiere show for Rushden Amateur Operatic Society.
'Hans Andersen’ was only released for the amateur stage in January 1985, therefore we feel very privileged to present this show for your entertainment.
The stage production has been adapted from the film of the 50’s starring Danny Kaye, and was first presented at the London Palladium in the late 70’s starring Tommy Steele, who in collaboration with Beverley Cross wrote the book.
Our entire production has been in the capable hands of professional Director and Choreographer Robert Marlowe, who has been given a warm welcome on this his first visit to Rushden. We as a company have learned a great deal from his professionalism.
To present a show of this calibre requires a great deal of hard work on the part of all the members and to whom I extend my grateful thanks. Thanks also to Musical Director Pauline Longland and accompanist Margaret Neal, Ballet Mistress Sally Jones and Stage Manager Len Gomm. I would like to add personal thanks to Geoff Beadows, Roger and all the Ritz staff for their invaluable help and continued support, also to you, our patrons, and hope to see you again in 1986.
Keith Green
Chairman
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MUSICAL NUMBERS
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Act One
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Overture
"Thumbelina"
"You've Gotta Dare To Take
A Chance"
"Truly Loved"
"You've Gotta Dare To Take
A Chance"
"Jenny Kissed Me"
"Inchworm"
"Ecclesiasticus"
"Anywhere I Wander"
"Wonderful Copenhagen" |
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Orchestra & Chorus
Hans, Children & Chorus
Otto & Hans
Jenny & Chorus
Hans & Chorus
Hans
Hans & Children
Hans & Chorus
Hans
Hans, Otto & Chorus |
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Act Two
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"I'm Hans Christian Andersen"
"Happy Days"
"Have I Stayed Away Too Long?"
"Ugly Duckling"
"No Two People"
"Tune For Humming"
"The Kings New Clothes"
"Anywhere I Wander" |
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Hans, Publishers & Male Chorus
Otto, Hans & Male Chorus
Jenny & Chorus
Hans
Hans, Jenny & Chorus
Otto
Hans & Chorus
Hans & Chorus |
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THE CAST
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HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
RECTOR MEISLING
MADAME LOUISE MEISLING
OTTO PEDERSEN
HERR MAX KLAUS
COLONEL GULDBERG
JENNY LIND
JONAS
A POLICEMAN
KING CHRISTIAN OF DENMARK
THE QUEEN |
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Paul Longland
John Jones
Pauline Wildman
Keith Green
Andrew Billington
John Pentlelow
Patricia Turner
Joanne Tew
Don Sanders
Graham Ward
Gill Bateman |
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CHORUS OF TOWNSPEOPLE
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Gill Bateman, Robin Allen, Pam Bird, Simon Baker, Mary Boyfield, Brian Gedney, Roseanne Duncan, Kingsley Hall, Carol Maddams, Eddie Mander, Angela Mander, Douglas Pateman, Dianne Moore, Don Sanders, Mollie Page, Michael Tye, Pam Trainor, Graham Ward, Heather Woodiwiss
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DANCERS
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Josephine Green, Sara Hind, Margaret Hunter, Sally Jones, Wendy Stott, Edna Ward, Julie Wilbur
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CHILDREN OF ODENSE
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Performances
28th & 30th October, 4th & 6th November
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Charis Butler, Richard Green, Timothy Green, Lisette Lynn, Emma Myers, Sheena O’Leary, Kate O’Leary, Samantha Pentelow, Amanda Pentelow, Kylie Tew
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Performances
29th October, 2nd & 5th November
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Kylie Barringham, Hayley Bird, Jenny Hughes, Tamsin Nunley, Alexander Pope, Thomas Prince, Catherine Rice, Emma Trainor, Owen Trainor, Samantha Wills
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ACT ONE |
Scene I
Scene II
Scene III
Scene IV
Scene V
Scene VI |
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The working quarter of Odense
The stage of the Odense Theatre
Rector Meisling's House
The schoolroom - 10 months later
The road to the sea
The Harbour - Copenhagen |
ACT TWO |
Scene I
Scene II
Scene III
Scene IV
Scene V
Scene VI |
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The street of the Booksellers
A prison
The House of Max Klaus
The Book Ballet
The Tivoli Gardens
The Castle Kronberg |
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TIME and PLACE: DENMARK 1830's
Chairman:
Vice-Chairman:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Musical Director:
Rehearsal Pianists:
Publicity & Press
Officer:
Stage Manager:
Wardrobe Mistress:
Box Office: |
Keith Green
Robin Allen
Malcolm Barnes
Pam Trainor
Pauline Longland
Pauline Longland
Margaret Neal
Mary Boyfield
Len Gomm
Ena Carpenter
Robin Allen |
COMMITTEE:
SOCIAL COMMITTEE:
Chairman
Secretary
Minutes Secretary
Treasurer |
Connie Holt
Sally Jones
Mike Neville
Doug Pateman
Graham Ward
Pauline Wildman
Graham Ward
Gill Bateman
Carol Maddams
Josephine Green
Connie Holt, Don Sanders |
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THE ORCHESTRA
Under the direction of Pauline Longland |
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PAULINE LONGLAND
our
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
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Violin/Clarinet
Tenor Saxaphone
Tony Tomalin
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Clarinet
Penny Driver
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Flute/Piccolo
Alto Saxaphone
David Garland
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Bassoon
Catherine Walker
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Trumpet
Stan Beirne
Rolly Henson
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Trombone
George Allen
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Bass
Ernie Allen
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Percussion
Reg Ruff
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Piano
Margaret Neal
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Stage Manager: Assistant Stage
Manager:
Wardrobe:
Children Minders:
Properties:
Make Up Artists:
Call Boy:
Prompt: |
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Len Gomm.
Chris James.
Mistress - Ena Carpenter
Assistant - Connie Holt Phillis Bryant, Francis Bailey,
Sandy East, Rose Drage,
Angel Tobin, Marion Walker,
Hazel Wright.
Chris Carter, Rene Walsford.
Miriam Joyce assisted by:
Kay Broom, Moira Glanville,
Jan Holloman, Jeanette King,
ohn Neal.
Clive Durrant and Kay Rawlins.
Clair O'Brien.
Peggy Coles |
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Stage Crew:
Lighting:
Tab Girl:
Costumes:
Scenery: |
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Roy Allright, Brian Bateman, Brian Christie, David Coleman, Tony Dale, Maff Davies, Merv Goddard, Jerry Groom, Dave Hawkswell, Jamie Hunt, Les King, Neil King, Nick Kirk, Tony Leonard, Gordon Pateman, Dick Sanders, Ken Smith, Chris Thorburn.
Chief Electrician: Arthur Holloman
assisted by:-
Trevor Bailey, Natalie Holloman, Christine King, Alan Mayes, Roger Norman, Matthew Rawlins, Philip Thompson.
Susan Smith.
'Marigold', Brynmawr, Gwent Wales
& R.A.T.S. Wardrobe.
Stage Productions London. |
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS |
The Committee and members of the Society wish to offer their very sincere thanks to the following whose assistance and co-operation have made this production possible.
The President and Vice-Presidents for their continued support.
The Hamlyn Group for Rehearsal facilities, Rushden W.M. Club, the Rose and Crown and Hensman Hall, Higham Ferrers.
The Headmaster of Alfred Street School, and the Caretakers.
Programme written and compiled by Mary Boyfield.
Peter Dawes Printers, Kettering, for their great assistance in producing this programme.
The Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph to Doug Millhouse for publicity photographs.
The Ritz Rushden, Management and Staff for publicity photographs.
All those who have allowed us to display advertising material.
The Traders who have taken advertising space or donated pages in this programme.
Gateway Building Society, Woodfine & Co., King Kuts.
Potters Insurance, Billingtons and Janet James for publicity displays.
Alpha Mu Products for use of Public Address Equipment.
The Stewards, Programme and Prize Draw ticket sellers.
Box Office Assistants.
The Nursing Sisters and St. John Ambulance for attendance at the Theatre.
All parties supporting us from various organisations.
R.A.T.S. for use of scenery workshop.
Ailey (Express Parcels) Ltd. for scenery transport.
L. W. Whitehead, Irchester, for loan of properties.
Ritz, Rushden Management and Staff.
To all who have assisted the Society in presenting “Hans Andersen” whether or not mentioned in this programme, we say a special “THANK YOU”.
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Programme Sellers
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Arrangements by Glenis Haynes
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Grace Berrill, Margaret Clark,
Kate Mitchell, Elsie Pateman,
Mary Quartermain, Nichola Vickers
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Stewards
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Auditorium Manager -
Cliff Jefferies assisted by Mike Neville
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Peter Carpenter, Gerry Myers, Phil Smith, John Stringer, Keith Vaughan
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Prize Draw Ticket Sellers
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Arrangements by
Margaret Bland and Jean Wilbur
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Margaret Coleman, Nicolett Goddard, Murial Gomm, Win Green, Nicola Harris, Valerie Myers, Moyra Stewart, Pam Stock
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