OCTOBER 2011Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin

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Director JIM SNELL

Musical Director JULIE DAVIES

TUESDAY 18TH OCTOBER TO

SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2011

Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin

LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK

HITCHIN THESPIANS is a Registered Charity, Number 1005332

Calling All Young Thespians...Young Thespians meet at Woodside Hall, next to The Queen Mother Theatre, in Walsworth Road, Hitchin ona Sunday morning from 10:00 until 12:00. Members must be aged 10 or over and we charge a fee of £25per production. Each year we present a musical show in the Spring with rehearsals starting towards the endof the previous September.After this show we will do a series of workshops on song, dance and drama, for which we charge another£25, leading to a concert toward the end of the Summer term. There is no audition to join but we do audition for principal parts in shows.Past productions include 'Bugsy Malone', 'Oklahoma' and The Wiz'. We are currently rehearsing 'Alice inWonderland' which will be performed on Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th February 2012.

For further details please contact: Ann Crook 01462 434181 anncrook@btinternet.com

MUSIC BY JULE STYNE

BOOK BY ARTHUR LAURENT

From the Chairman...Ladies and Gentlemen!

I am delighted to welcome you to this evening’s performance of 'Gypsy'. This has always been a

favourite show of mine. It has such a wonderful score and I am sure that those of you who are not so

familiar with the show will recognise many songs this evening. I am often in the limelight at Thespians and

it has made quite a change for me to play a supporting role to my wife who takes on her first major role

as Mama Rose in this production – and what a role! Mama Rose is at the heart of our story. She appears

to be the archetypal, pushy stage-mother. But by the end of the evening we understand that she is only

trying to achieve things for her daughters that she never had the opportunity to do herself. This is the first

show with Thespians for our Musical Director, Julie Davies, but I am sure it will not be her last with us. In fact I

know it won’t be because we’ve already asked her to come back next year! The production has been in the

very capable hands of Jim Snell who has been ably supported by choreographer Sarah Bailes.We hope you

enjoy this evening’s show and look forward to seeing you at future Thespians shows and concerts.

Tom Evans

LIFE MEMBERS: Ann Crook, Brenda Cundell, Marion Hargraves,

Audrey Jenkins, Derek Jenkins, Denis Rowland, Gordon Wharton

HONORARY MEMBERS: Bert Broe, Mollie Gilbert,

Edgar Gilbert, Roger Heath, Jim Snell, Justin Thomas

The Committee 2010 - 2011PUBLICITY MANAGER: Kier Home

SOCIAL & FUNDRAISING MANAGER: Vivienne Tadman

CHORAL MANAGER: Jan Nash

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Holly Böhme, Alan Dickinson,

Wendy Hazelwood, Susan Osbourn

Woodside Hall Available for HireHitchin Thespians have their own rehearsal facilities, Woodside Hall which is next tothe Queen Mother Theatre in Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP, which is available forgroup activities or private function hire. It is well equipped, with a main hall holdingup to 200 people, a smaller room off, which can accommodate about 40 adjacent toa big kitchen. There is a fully stocked bar, good toilets including facilities for the disabled and baby nappy change. There is also a good size lawn and free parking forsix cars outside. There is a ramp for wheelchair access.

For further details contact Ann Crook:

Email: woodsidebookings@hitchinthespians.org.uk Tel: 01462434181

mCHAIRMAN: Tom Evans

VICE CHAIRMAN: Ann Crook

SECRETARY: Lynne Leggat

TREASURER: Melanie Troiano

PRODUCTION MANAGER: Tom Evans

BUSINESS MANAGER: Position Vacant

JIM SNELLProduction DirectorJim is delighted to be back at Hitchin directing'Gypsy', which is a favourite show of his and one he neverthought he would get to undertake. He is also delighted to be re-united with Musical Director Julie Davies, having worked withher several years ago in North London.He is currently in rehearsal with 'Guys and Dolls' for WembleyOperatic Society and next year will undertake productions of'Singing in the Rain', 'Fiddler on the Roof' and our production of'Orpheus in the Underworld'. He has won NODA awards for bestproduction and his spare time is taken up as an active voluntaryfund raiser for BREAKTHROUGH the breast cancer research charity.

SARAH BAILESChoreographerGypsy is Sarah’s third venture as choreographer forHitchin Thespians. Before moving to Stevenage she performed and choreographed with various societies inNorth London including Players 2 where she met husbandAlan and they co-directed several shows together. Havingspent the last eight years with the Young Thespians group Sarah is delighted to be working with several past members who have now joined Hitchin Thespians andare performing in this production.

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JULIE DAVIESMusical DirectorJulie Davies is delighted to be working with the director again and very happy to be joining with Hitchin Thespians fortheir production of Gypsy. Julie has been involved in MusicalTheatre for as long as she can remember. She fell off thestage and into the pit many years ago and has since enjoyeda range of musicals to direct with music hall and pantoincluded. A Graduate of the Guildhall School of Music, Julieenjoys a career in singing and playing and is at home with opera, oratorio and all forms of choral music. She is currentlyHead of Music at Chace Community School and loves her teaching, coaching, directing and performing. Julie looks forwardto working with Hitchin Thespians again in Summer of 2012.

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Determined to make her young and beautifuldaughter June a vaudeville headliner, willful,resourceful, domineering stage mother RoseHovick will stop at nothing to achieve her goal. Shedrags the girl and her shy, awkward, and decidedlyless-talented older sister Louise around the countryin an effort to get them noticed, and with the assistance of agent Herbie Sommers, she managesto secure them bookings on the prestigiousOrpheum Circuit.Years pass, and the girls no longer are youngenough to pull off the childlike personae theirmother insists they continue to project. June rebelsand elopes with Tulsa, one of the dancers whobacks the act. Devastated by what she considersan act of betrayal, Rose pours all her energies intomaking a success of Louise, despite the youngwoman's obvious lack of singing and dancing skills.Not helping matters is the increasing popularity ofsound films, which leads to a decline in the

demand for stage entertainment. With bookingsscarce, mother and daughter find themselves inWichita, Kansas, where the owner of a third-rateburlesque house offers Louise a job.When one of the strippers is arrested for shoplifting,Louise unwillingly becomes her replacement. Atfirst her voice is shaky and her moves tentative atbest, but as audiences respond to her she beginsto gain confidence in herself. She blossoms as anentertainer billed as Gypsy Rose Lee, and eventuallyreaches a point where she tires of her mother'sconstant interference in both her life and wildlysuccessful career. Louise confronts Rose anddemands she leave her alone. Finally aware shehas spent her life enslaved by a desperate need tobe noticed, an angry, bitter, and bewildered Rosestumbles onto the empty stage of the desertedtheatre and experiences a moment of truth thatleads to an emotional breakdown followed by areconciliation with Louise.

Gypsy is a 1962 American musical film produced anddirected by Mervyn LeRoy. The screenplay by LeonardSpigelgass is based on the book of the 1959 stagemusical ‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’ by ArthurLaurents, which was adapted from ‘Gypsy: A Memoir’ by Gypsy Rose Lee. StephenSondheim wrote the lyrics for songs composed by Jule Styne. The film wasremade for television in 1993.The Broadway production of Gypsy hadbeen a triumph for Ethel Merman for whosevoice its songs were specifically written byStephen Sondheim and Jule Styne. Merman,like most Broadway performers who create a role,believed she owned the part of Madam Rose.Although Mervyn LeRoy reportedly saw her in theshow numerous times, it was never likely that shewould recreate the role on film, given her lacklustertrack record as a movie draw (Call Me Madam andThere's No Business Like Show Business).

At approximately the same time, Rosalind Russell andher husband, theatre producer Frederick Brisson, werehoping to do a straight dramatic version of the story

based directly on the memoir by Gypsy RoseLee, but the book was irrevocably tied up inthe rights to the play.Her own gravelly singing voice was artfullyblended with that of contralto Lisa Kirk.Kirk's ability to mimic Russell's voice isshowcased in the final number ‘Rose's

Turn’, which is a clever blend of both of theirvoices. Kirk's full vocal version was released

on the original soundtrack, although it is not the version used in the finished film. In later years,Russell's original tryout vocals were rediscovered onscratchy acetate discs and included as bonus trackson the CD reissue of the film's soundtrack.Marni Nixon had dubbed Natalie Wood's singing voicein West Side Story the previous year, but Wood did herown singing in Gypsy.

SYNOPSIS

STAGE & SCREEN

Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alex Evans

Herbie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Barker

Louise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melanie Plowman

June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Katherine Males

Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean Kirkbride

Baby Louise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amie Heath

Baby June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rebecca Wood

Uncle Jocko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryan Summers

Pop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Adams

Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephen Holder

Kringelein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Keogh

Agnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caroline Bonja

Miss Cratchitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judith Coen

Chowsie, Rose’s Dog . . . . . . . . . . .(special guest appearance) Darcie B

STRIPPERSMazeppa - Diane Cliffe Electra - Ruth Parry Tessie - Sue Rayner

NEWSBOYSWill Davies, Adam Discipline, Jacob Harper

FARMBOYSMichael Bailes, Isaac Evans, Iain Fishpool

HOLLYWOOD BLONDES / TOREADORABLES / SHOWGIRLSHolly Böhme, Caroline Bonja, Katie Coen, Caroline Hirst, Ellie Powell, Cora Siedlecka

ENSEMBLE (featured cameo parts)Belinda Gee, Imogen Harper, Zoe Johnstone. Francesca Platten

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Alex is thrilled to be playing such a strong musical theatre character as Mama Rose, but is nervous as this role is a departure from her normal ‘comedy/tart minor cameo principal’ roles.Alex has been an active member of Hitchin Thespians for over twentyyears, both off stage (as Secretary and Production Manager) and on. Herfavourite roles with Thespians have been Mrs. Mullins in ‘Carousel’ andEulalie Shinn in ‘The Music Man’. She has recently had the opportunity toperform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of a highly acclaimed ‘ByInvitation’ production of ‘Nine’, where she played the part of ‘Saraghina ‘- yes,you guessed it… another tart!!By day, Alex is a Headteacher at Pixmore JM School and by night tries to be a wife to Tom and mother to Isaac (who is also in this production) andRuben. She would like to thank ‘the boys’ for putting up with her incessantsinging and reciting of lines over the last few months and promises Rubenhe can change the CD in the car …after Saturday night!

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Melanie is absolutely thrilled to be playing the part of Louise/Gypsy!Since joining Hitchin Thespians as one of the ‘animated townsfolk’ in'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers', Melanie has worked her way up to‘cheap stripper’ via chorus, dancer, backstage crew and other principleroles. Of her many roles for Hitchin Thespians, her favourites are Tuptimin 'The King and I', Tzeitel in 'Fiddler on the Roof' and most recently LadyCasilda in 'The Gondoliers'. Roles for other local groups include SusanHershey in 'The Full Monty' (Thespians at the Fringe), and CarolineNeville in 'Titanic' (Lytton Players).Melanie is also a member of ‘By Invitation’ and played StephanieNecrophorus in the company’s production of 'Nine' at this year’sEdinburgh Fringe Festival. Aside from shows, Melanie enjoys singing with our choir and participating in fundraising performances at WoodsideHall. In the real world she works as Productions Manager at Media Trust.She hopes you enjoy the show!

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LOUISEMelanie Plowman

SCENE 1: VAUDEVILLE THEATRE STAGE, SEATTLELet Me Entertain You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baby June & Baby Louise

SCENE 2: KITCHEN OF A HOUSE, SEATTLESome People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rose

SCENE 3: ROAD BETWEEN SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELESReprise: Some People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rose & Boy Scouts

SCENE 4: BACKSTAGE OF A VAUDEVILLE HOUSE, LOS ANGELESSmall World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rose & Herbie

SCENE 5: ON STAGE OF A VAUDEVILLE THEATRE, LOS ANGELESBaby June And Her Newsboys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NewsboysLet Me Entertain You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baby June

SCENE 6: HOTEL ROOMS, AKRONMr Goldstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rose, Herbie & KidsLittle Lamb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louise

SCENE 7: CHINESE RESTAURANT, NEW YORKYou'll Never Get Away From Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rose & Herbie

SCENE 8: STAGE OF GRANTZIGER'S PALACE, NEW YORKFarm Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June & Farm BoysBroadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June & Boys

SCENE 9: MR GRANTZIGER'S OFFICEIf Momma Was Married . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June & Louise

SCENE 10: THEATRE ALLEY, BUFFALOAll I Need Is The Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tulsa

SCENE 11: RAILROAD PLATFORM, OHAMAEverything's Coming Up Roses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rose

ACT ONESCENES & SONGS

SCENE 1: DESERT COUNTRY, TEXAS

Toreadorables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Showgirls

Together Wherever We Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rose, Herbie & Louise

SCENE 2: BACKSTAGE OF A BURLESQUE HOUSE, WICHITA

You Gotta Get A Gimmick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mazeppa, Electra & Tessie

SCENE 3: BACKSTAGE CORRIDOR

SCENE 4: BACKSTAGE AND ON STAGE: WICHITA, DETROIT, PHILADELPHIA & MINSKY'S

Gypsy Strip Routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louise & Showgirls

SCENE 5: LOUISE'S DRESSING ROOM

SCENE 6: BARE STAGE AFTER THE SHOW

Rose's Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rose

There will be an interval

of 20 minutes between acts.

The use of cameras, mobile phones

and other recording equipment

is strictly prohibited.

Patrons are advised that strobe

lighting effects are used in this show

ACT TWOSCENES & SONGS

This is Mike's twenty seventh show with Hitchin Thespians.He has performed many character roles for us, such as PrinceNikki in 'My One and Only', Alexander Molokov in 'Chess', HenryMiller in 'Calamity Jane' and Harold in the Edinburgh Festivalproduction of 'The Full Monty'. Mike has also enjoyed taking leadroles for other local societies such as Eric 'Rubber-Legs' Devinein 'Slice of Saturday Night', Dr. Whackoff in 'Saucy Jack and theSpace Vixens' and Colonel Pickering in 'My Fair Lady'. He hasbeen performing, directing and choreographing shows locally for many years and is just starting directing the 2011/12 Panto- 'Peter Pan'.

THE COMPANYHERBIE Mike Barker

Katherine is thrilled to be playing the part of June in this production.Since joining Hitchin Thespians in 2009 she has performed inmost concerts and shows, both as a soloist and in the chorus.Notably she played Gracie Shinn in our production of 'The MusicMan'. Katherine has been performing since the age of 10 in schoolsand theatres both locally and in London.Currently represented by Casting Collective she is appearing asa French market girl in Steven Spielberg's next blockbuster 'WarHorse' which will be released in December. Katherine thanks herboyfriend, her family and fellow cast members for their supportthroughout this production of 'Gypsy'.

JUNE Katherine Males

Dean has been performing in plays, concerts and musicals since he was seven. Recently he played Valjean in a productionof 'Les Miserables'. Since joining Young Thespians in 2008 hehas appeared in their performances of 'The Wiz', 'Fame', playeda farmer in 'Oklahoma' and Abanazar in 'Aladdin'. Dean joinedthe main Thespians choir this summer singing solo and duetitems in their 'On A Lighter Note' concert. Dean says “Playing the role of Tulsa has provided me with a big challenge as this ismy first role which requires me to do a lot of dancing. HoweverI am up for the challenge!”

TULSA Dean Kirkbride

THE COMPANY

AGNESCaroline Bonja

MISSCRATCHITTJudith Coen

BABY LOUISEAmie Heath

BABY JUNERebecca Wood

CHOWSIEDarcie B

THE COMPANY

NEWSBOYSWill Davies, Jacob Harper, Adam Discipline

KRINGELEIN John Keogh FARMBOY Michael Bailes

FARMBOY Isaac Evans WEBER Stephen Holder POP Paul Adams

FARMBOY Iain Fishpool (not in pic)

UNCLE JOCKO Bryan Summers (not in pic)

STRIPPERS Sue Rayner, Ruth Parry, Diane Cliffe

HOLLYWOOD BLONDES / TOREADORABLES / SHOWGIRLSCora Siedlecka, Ellie Powell, Caroline Hirst, Caroline Bonja

Holly Böhme, Katie Coen (not in pic)

THE COMPANY

Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Philippa Tadman

Assistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . .Richard Cobb

Production Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Evans

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alan Bailes, Dan Burns

Luke Jones, Andy Stephenson

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Queen Mother Theatre

Scenery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hitchin Thespians

Props . . . .Vivienne Tadman, Michelle Marple, Neil Leggat

Continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belinda Gee

Costumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harlequin Costume Hire,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baldock & Hitchin Thespians

Wardrobe Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keryle Rutherford

Wardrobe Team . . . .Nicky Bowles, Margaret Brendish,

. . . .Helen Goddard, Pearl Hare, Angela Hollingsworth,

. . . . . . . . .Judy Page, Barbara Pennicott, Mary Roberts

Make Up Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donna Barrett

Make Up Team . . . . . . . . . .Sarah Barry, Jenny Knight,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rhian Hegarty

Front of House Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . .Lilian Dixon

Programme Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TeeeGeee Design

Programme Editors . . . .Susan Osbourn, Nick Morgan

Programme & Poster Printing . . . .Streets of Baldock

Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ralph Rapley/XM04

Librarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holly Böhme

For Hitchin Thespians

HITCHIN THESPIANS PATRONS 2011Mrs G Atkinson

Mrs V BarkerMr & Mrs J Bedingfield

Mrs M BidwellMr & Mrs P Blacker

Mrs M BrendishMrs S Budin-Jones

Miss R BurrowsMrs E Calverley

Mrs D ChennellsMr R CobbMrs D CorkMr J Coxall

Mr N CundellMrs S DaviesMrs M Day

Mrs G DonaldMr M Doonan

Mrs & Mrs A DoverMrs E Edwards

Mr M Everitt

Mrs D FisherMr & Mrs J Franks

Dr & Mrs S GardinerMrs N Gilderthorpe

Mrs M GillMr R Gorbing

Mrs M GreenbankMr P GuthrieMrs S Haigh

Mr & Mrs C HamiltonMrs A Hammond

Mr R HawkinsMiss B Hillyard

Mr & Mrs P HollingsworthMr & Mrs L Hughes

Mr I KennedyMr P King

Mr H LeonardMr & Mrs W LewisMr M Mackenzie

Mrs B Mallett

Mrs A MansfieldMiss H Mansfield

Mrs N MorganMrs J Morris

Mr M NewburyMrs J Newton

Mr & Mrs D NichollsMrs M Oliver

Mr I PageMrs E Parsons

Mr & Mrs K ParsonsMr M Pascal

Mrs C PlowmanMrs P Pollard

Mrs E PrattMr & Mrs N Reville

Mrs G RowlandMr G Russell

Mrs R SaundersMrs P SladeMrs B Smith

Mr F SmithMrs J SmithMrs J Smith

Miss P TadmanMr & Mrs S TaplinMr & Mrs A TaylorMrs V Thompson

Mr & Mrs D VerneyMr & Mrs R Vickers

Mrs M WalkerMrs B Wall

Mrs M WatsonMr G WilliamsMr P WillmottMrs R Willmott

Mr & Mrs C WilsonMrs S Wisbey

Mr R WoodheadMr & Mrs P Woods

Mr R Worbey

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Hitchin Thespians would like to thank the Queen Mother Theatre and the Bancroft Players for the use of their facilities.HITCHIN THESPIANS is a Registered Charity, Number 1005332

Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julie Davies, Robert Day

Reeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Petitt, Andy Stewart

Trumpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ellie Lovegrove

Trombone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard Hyams

Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phil Donnelly

Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aidan McAtominey, Emanuelle Antwi

OUR LAST PRODUCTIONMARCH 2011

THE GONDOLIERS

Do you enjoy singing? If so you will receive a warm welcome any Tuesday evening from 7.30 to 10.00 pm.We love to see new faces, particularly tenors and basses, although sopranos and altos will also be most

welcome. Each year we perform concerts in which the choice of music varies from songs from the musicals,through opera to oratorio. The whole object is to enjoy singing and hopefully make new friends along the way.

If you are interested you can email our Secretary at: secretary@hitchinthespians.org.uk or write to: The Secretary, Hitchin Thespians, Woodside Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SPVisit our website at www.hitchinthespians.org.uk to learn more about our activities.

Hitchin Thespians Choir is looking for new members...

HITCHIN THESPIANS - Founded in 1902PAST PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE:

1970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kismet1971 . . . . . . . . . . .The Merry Widow1972 . . . . . . . . .The Sound of Music1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hello Dolly1973 . . . . . . . . . . .Most Happy Fella1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Night in Venice1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .South Pacific1976 . . . . . . . . .The Beggar’s Opera1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bitter Sweet1977 . . . . . . . . .Robert & Elizabeth1977 . . . . . . . .Yeomen of the Guard1978 . . . . . . . . . . . .Die Fledermaus1979 . . . . . . . . .Fiddler on the Roof1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Showboat1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hello Dolly1982 . . .Orpheus in the Underworld1983 . . . . . . . . . . . .The Music Man1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grease1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carousel1985 . . . . . . . . . . .The Merry Widow1986 . . . . . .The Pirates of Penzance1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trial by Jury1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kismet1987 . . . . . . . . . . . .West Side Story1988 . . . . . . . . .Annie Get your Gun

1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Mikado1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Boyfriend1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .My Fair Lady1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kiss Me Kate1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cabaret1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oklahoma1992 . . . . . . . . .The Sound of Music1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trial by Jury1993 . . . . . . . . . . . .H.M.S. Pinafore1994 . . . . . . . . . . . .Guys and Dolls1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charlie Girl1995 . . . . . . . . .A Little Night Music1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barnum1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42nd Street1996 . . . . . .The Pirates of Penzance1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hello Dolly1997 . . . . . . . . .La Cage Aux Folles*1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crazy For You1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chess1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oliver!1999 . . . . . . . . .Singin’ in the Rain*2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mack & Mabel2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .South Pacific2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The King & I2001 . . . . . . . . . . . .Half A Sixpence

2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carmen2002 . . . . . . . . . . . .My One & Only2003 . . . . . . . . . . . .West Side Story2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barnum2004 . . . . . . . . . . .Seven Brides for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seven Brothers*2004 . . . . . . .Jesus Christ Superstar2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kiss Me Kate2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carousel2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Me & My Girl2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Full Monty2006 . . . . . . . . . . . .Jekyll & Hyde*2007 . . . . .Thoroughly Modern Millie2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Mikado2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chess2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calamity Jane2009 . . . . . . . . . . . .Sweeney Todd*2009 . . . . . . . . .Fiddler on the Roof2010 . . . . . . . . . . . .The Music Man2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The King & I2011 . . . . . . . . . . . .The Gondoliers2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gypsy

* NODA Region 9 Eastern Area Award

Christmas at Woodside 2011Thursday 8th, Friday 9th & Saturday 10th December

Woodside Hall, Hitchin Tickets £10 Box Office 01462 641575

Young Thespians Production

Alice in WonderlandThursday 16th, Friday 17th & Saturday 18th February 2012

Woodside Hall, Hitchin Ticket information: 01462 434181

Orpheus in the Underworld21st to 24th March 2012

Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box Office 01438 363200

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