Buttershaw St. Paul’s Church Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society (Founded 1932)
Affiliated to the National Operatic & Dramatic Association A Registered Charity
Presents
By arrangement with Samuel French Ltd Book and lyrics by
Book revised by
L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber
Stephen Fry
Music by
Contributions to revision by
Noel Gay
Mike Ockrent
Originally produced at the Adelphi Theatre, London by Richard Armitage. Subsequently produced at the Marquis Theatre, New York City by Richard Armitage, Terry Allen Karmer, James M. Nederlander and Stage Promotions Ltd & Co.
Directed by Colin Marchant Musical Director: Brian Cryer Choreographer: Janet Fletcher The West Yorkshire Orchestra, Leader: Sally Robinson An amateur production supporting local charities.
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Dear Friends,
W From the Chairman - Tony Gregson
elcome to our production of ‘Me & My Girl’. This has always been one of my favourite musicals. I had the pleasure of appearing in our 1970 production and it brings back many happy memories. Although the show has been re-written and our productions are bigger and more lavish these days, the Society remains in many ways the same. We are still very family orientated and this I am sure, has greatly contributed to our success over the years. Last year the Society was able to donate £4360 to local charities as a result of our performances of 42nd Street, Jack and the Beanstalk and Bellas we hope hope that we will be able to donate a similar amount this year. This is the Society’s 70th anniversary year and we should be delighted to see members and patrons who have supported us in the past at our Celebration Luncheon on the 14th April 2002 at the Guide Post Hotel, Bradford. My best wishes,
Tony Gregson Chairman
Production Team
BRIAN CRYER Musical Director
COLIN MARCHANT Director
JANET FLETCHER Choreographer
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Honorary Officers at the Society 2001 - 2002
President
Norman Klenk
Rehearsal Pianists
Life Members
Dick Gregson Alan Kilshaw Bessie Klenk Marion Priestley Roy Rigg Roger Stevenson
Mark Bolland Bob Lancaster Anne Tonks Margaret Wood
Stage Manager
Simon Tonks
Property Masters Renee Downie Raymond Downie
Vice Presidents
Norman Butterfield Vincent Franklin Colin Tordoff Tony Gregson Marion Hardy Rita Horner Elizabeth McMahon David Shinn Clarice Stocker Roger Wilkinson Marjorie Wood Rev. Janice Sharp
Chairman
Tony Gregson
Secretary
Gillian Bastow
Assistant Secretary
Anne Tonks
Treasurer
Jack Moody
Executive Committee
Julie Burrows Linda Errington Margaret Shaw Rita Horner Alan Hirst Ian Stephenson Simon Tonks Paul Tarver
Business Manager
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Casting Committee
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Patron - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother The National Operatic and Dramatic Association was formed in 1899 to bring together members of amateur operatic and dramatic societies ‘for mutual assistance and combined benefit’. Membership is made up of 2200 affiliated member societies and also 2500 individual members. They share information through magazines, annual residential summer schools, regional and national conferences and an advisory and emergency service. NODA is unique in being entirely self supporting. On Saturday 26th January 2002, the society are honoured to welcome the National President of NODA, Mr Reg Vinnicombe and his wife to our evening performance. This will be the first time in our seventy-year history that we have had the honour of the National President at one of our productions. He will be accompanied by his successor as Councillor for the North East Area, Mr Chris Ingram and his wife. On Thursday 24th January, we welcome the Regional Representative, Miss Joan Lofthouse. We are very grateful for their visits and hope they and their guests enjoy the performances.
Long Service Awards This year several members of our Society will receive Long Service Awards recognising their valuable contribution to the Society and the amateur stage. They are:Tony Gregson - 50 year Gold Bar Rita Horner - 35 year Bar Alan Hirst - 30 year Bar Brenda Hirst - 30 year Bar
Diane Bolland - 30 year Bar Eddie Blakemore - 30 year Bar Geoff McMahon - 30 year Bar Bob Lancaster - 25 year Medal
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The Story of Me & My Girl & Previous Productions
Me & My Girl
T
he plots of most musicals can be summarised as boy meets girl and falls in love, but when ‘Me and My Girl’ opens the boy has already found his girl. The problem for our hero is keeping hold of her in the face of some fairly strong family opposition. Lupino Lane was the first to star as Bill Snibson, the cheeky cockney who suddenly finds himself catapulted into the English aristocracy. Bill is determined to stay true to his girl, Sally, but his aunt, the Duchess, is equally determined to turn him into an aristocrat, complete with a suitable consort. Cousin Jacqueline does all in her considerable powers to ensnare him but true love triumphs in the end, with a little help from some friends. This was the first musical ever to be televised live from a theatre and its cheerful storyline and catchy melodies have delighted audiences ever since it first opened at the Victoria Palace in December 1937. Stephen Fry’s 1985 rewrite proved equally successful when it opened at the Adelphi with Robert Lindsey in the leading role and several extra Noel Gay melodies in the musical score. So sit back and enjoy a lively and lighthearted stroll down Lambeth Way to watch our Bill and his girl be ‘happy ever after’.
Previous Productions 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962
HMS PINAFORE MIKADO YEOMEN OF THE GUARD GONDOLIERS ARCADIANS WILD FLOWER CINDERELLA COUNTRY GIRL FLORA DORA GOODNIGHT VIENNA RIO RITA MAGYAR MELODY OUR MISS GIBBS CARISSIMA BLESS THE BRIDE DESERT SONG GYPSY PRINCESS QUAKER GIRL BRIGADOON OKLAHOMA NO, NO NANNETTE LOVE FROM JUDY
1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN FINIAN’S RAINBOW MERRY WIDOW ARCADIANS WHITE HORSE INN WILD VIOLETS WALTZES FROM VIENNA ME AND MY GIRL MAID OF THE MOUNTAINS MY FAIR LADY CHARLIE GIRL HELLO DOLLY WALTZ WITHOUT END CALAMITY JANE VAGABOND KING DESERT SONG OKLAHOMA CAROUSEL MERRY WIDOW BRIGADOON
1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2001
STUDENT PRINCE ANNIE GET YOUR GUN ROCK NATIVITY HALF A SIXPENCE GUYS AND DOLLS PIRATES OF PENZANCE LOVE FROM JUDY GODSPELL DIE FLEDERMAUS MY FAIR LADY THE KING AND I KISS ME KATE CHESS THE MUSIC MAN FIDDLER ON THE ROOF SHOWBOAT BARNUM MERRY WIDOW 42ND STREET BELLAS
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Me & My Girl - Cast
CAST Bill Snibson Sally Smith Maria, Duchess of Dene Sir John Tremayne Lady Jacqueline Carston Hon Gerald Bolingbroke Herbert Parchester Charles, the Butler Sir Jasper Tring Lord Battersby Lady Battersby Mrs Worthington - Worthington Sophia Stainsley-Asherton Lady Brighton Mrs Anastasia Brown Bob Barking Constable Cook Maid Pearly King Pearly Queen Footman Telegram Boy
Paul Lomas Louise Bray Julie Burrows Stephen Jamieson Jennifer Burrows Steve Redfern Paul Tarver Alan Hirst Norman Klenk John Barraclough Diane Bolland Jeanette Boundy Brenda Hirst Maureen Colbert Martha Tarver Jonathan Hirst John Sunderland Wendy Stephenson Emma Wainwright Bob Lancaster Cathryn Laban Richard Whyte Daniel Bolland
Dancers Laura Blamires, Lucy Blamires, Natalie Collins, Tracy Fletcher, Kirsty Hutchinson, Melanie King, Patrick Nugent.
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ACT ONE
Scenes and Musical Numbers
Overture Scene 1
Mayfair - On the road to Hareford Hall A Summer’s Evening. A Weekend at Hareford Guests, Jacquie, Gerald Thinking of No-One But Me Gerald and Jacquie The Family Solicitor Parchester and Family Me and My Girl Bill and Sally
Scene 2
The Kitchen An English Gentleman
Charles and Staff
The Drawing Room You Would if You Could Hold My Hand The Family Solicitor (Reprise)
Jacquie and Bill Bill and Sally Parchester
The Hareford Arms Once You Lose Your Heart
Sally
Scene 3
Scene 4 Scene 5
The Terrace The Lambeth Walk
Bill, Sally, Pearly King and Queen, Cockneys and Aristocrats
ACT TWO Entr’acte Scene 1
The Garden, Hareford Hall The Sun Has Got His Hat On Take It On the Chin
Scene 2
The Library Once You Lose Your Heart (Reprise) Song of Hareford Love Makes The World Go Round
Scene 3 Scene 4
Gerald, Jacquie, Guests and Servants Sally
Sally Duchess and Ancestors Bill, Sir John and Ancestors
Capstan Street, Lambeth Leaning On A Lamp Post
Bill and Dancers
Hareford Hall Finale
The Company
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Mary Benn
Lords & Ladies of Lambeth (and beyond) Lord Battersby Jeanette Boundy
Judith Branthwaite
Emma Carradice
Michael Carter
Lady Brighton
Mrs Worthington-Worthington
Alison Goulding
Kathryn Owen
Maureen Colbert
Kirsty Hutchinson
Sarah Pearmain
Brenda Hirst
Jonathan Hirst
Sophia Stainsley-Asherton
Bob Barking
Margaret Shaw
Pam Smith
Phil Jowett
John Sunderland
Constable
Laura Blamires
Lucy Blamires
Steven Blamires
Daniel Bolland
Diane Bolland
Telegram Boy
Lady Battersby
Natalie Collins
Diane Douglas
Margaret Drinkel
Linda Errington
Tracy Fletcher
Melanie King
Norman Klenk
Cathryn Laban
Bob Lancaster
Patrick Nugent
Sir Jasper Tring
Pearly Queen
Pearly King
Footman
Wendy Stephenson
Martha Tarver
Emma Wainwright
Lyn Whitehead
Richard Whyte
Cook
Mrs Anastasia Brown
Maid
Footman
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Patrons & Visiting Parties
‘Me & My Girl’ - Patrons Mr. & Mrs. D. Alred Mr. & Mrs. D. Barraclough Mr. & Mrs. G. Bastow Mr. & Mrs. H. Branthwaite Mr. & Mrs. J. Butterworth Mr. & Mrs. M. Bolland Mr. & Mrs. N. Butterfield Mr. & Mrs. T. Burrows Mr. Edward Blakemore Mr. P.K. Bleach Mrs. D. Brearcliffe Mrs. Irene Barker Miss P.A. Dennison Mrs. M. Drinkel Mr. & Mrs. J. Eastwood Mr. V.A. Gregson
Miss S. Hodgson Mr. & Mrs. M. Horner Mrs. M. Hardy Mrs R. Haley Mr. & Mrs. R. Jackson Mr. & Mrs. A. Kilshaw Mr. & Mrs. N. Klenk Mr. & Mrs B. Lancaster Mr. & Mrs. B. Lymbery Mr. & Mrs. R.A. Lee Mr. & Mrs. C. Marchant Mr. & Mrs. J. Moody Mr. & Mrs. R.W. Morgan Mr. & Mrs. G. McMahon Mr. K. McMahon Mr. & Mrs. T.C. Priestley
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Visiting Parties Bingley Airedale Rotary Club Wyke Methodist Church Wyke Townswomen’s Guild St. Stephens C of E Primary School Buttershaw St. Paul’s Ladies Fellowship Bryan Hartwell’s Party Marshfield Primary School South Bradford Golf Club Mrs. Susan Jackson’s Party Mrs. Janet Saunder’s Party www.bitaclass.co.uk St. John’s Church, Great Horton Senior Wayfarers Horton Bank Top Methodist Wednesday Group Birkenshaw Methodist Church St. Winefrides School The Grange School Mirfield Rotary Club
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Acknowledgements The Society wishes to thank the following who have assisted with this production:
Acknowledgements & Future Events
The Governors of St. Paul’s C of E First School and St. Matthews Church for rehearsal facilities. Margie and Owen and the staff of Homburgs, for hire of costumes. Stage Sets (London) for scenery. Julian Moorhouse & technical staff of the Bradford Theatres. Thorpe Grange Manor, Almondbury for photograph location. Alan & Jonathan Dakeyne for the M.G. Roadster used for the publicity photographs. BBC Radio Leeds, The Pulse, Telegraph & Argus, Halifax Courier and Huddersfield Examiner for their assistance with publicity. Hart & Clough for logo and design.
Future Events Youth Panto
The Pied Piper at the Brighouse Civic Hall on the 25th, 26th & 27th March 2002. Principal Auditions on Monday 4th February at 7pm Chorus Enrolment on Tuesday 5th February at 7pm
Parents or representatives of all children wishing to take part in this pantomime are requested to attend with their child in the schoolrooms, on either of these dates. Anniversary Lunch to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Society to be held on Sunday 14th April 2002 at the Guide Post Hotel, Common Road, Low Moor 12.30 for 1pm. All enquiries on 01274 413255. Summer Event following the success of Bellas, performed in the church, book a date in your diary for the 12th, 13th, 14th July 2002, when the Society will be presenting a musical which is most appropriate for a Church Society - Jesus Christ Superstar.
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