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play by Keith Dewhurst
based on the book by Flora Thompson
Performed in May 1998 at the Faringdon Corn Exchange
Directed by Dave Headey
Assistant director: Carolyn Taylor
Music by "Jack's Maggot"
| John Corlett Paul Rhodes Robin McCleery Dave Rogers |
Keyboard, concertina, mandolin Guitar, bass guitar Soprano sax, whistle Melodeon |
Singer: Claire Green
Characters in order of appearance:
| Laura Timms Edmund Timms Albert Timms Emma Timms Bishie Boamer, Cheapjack Old David, Twister Pumpkin, Sharman, Jerry Parish Old Price, Postie Fisher Mr Morris, Landlord Cockie, Grandfather Old Stut, Tramp Mrs Spicer Mrs Blaby Mrs Peverill Old Sally Dick Doctor, Squire, Algy Carrier Queenie Martha Beamish Mrs Beamish John Price Mrs Andrews Children "Garibaldi Jacket" Mrs Miller Polly Barmaids Chad Gubbins, Caller Rector |
Kathryn Whiffen Tom Woolman Paul Garratt Lois Wells Richard Lock Clive Gilson Roger Leitch Adrian Wells Ken Brown Gabriel Vogt Peter Webster Dave Headey David Campbell Joyce Harrison Teresa Moon Grace Berry Maggie Sly Tim Gerry Simon Wisbey Walther Schoonenberg Joan Lee Rebecca Lock Karen Whiffen Gary Thompson Jill Headey Ashley Bates, Charlotte Lock, Rebecca Whiffen Sarah Varnom Debbie Lock Claire Green Debbie Lock, Carolyn Taylor Anthony Collett Robert Jennings |
Production Team:
| Producer Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Set design and construction Props Lighting Lighting assistants Wardrobe Publicity Front of House Coordinator Front of House Programmes Ticket sales |
Carolyn Taylor Debbie Lock Irene Schoonenberg Jo Webster, Peter Webster, Kate Peer, Walther Schoonenberg Debra Keasal Alan Taylor Gary Bates, Ian Lee, Diana Parrington, Jo Webster, Martin Whiffen, Tony Woolman Joan Lee, Jeni Summerfield Jo Webster, Walther Schoonenberg Kate Lord Mike Durham, Pauline Durham, Julie Gilson, Andrew Logan, Denise Monk, Pam Smith, Ieuan Thomas, Chris Warner, Lynda Wisbey Dave Headey Kate Lord |
Many thanks to Pat Fox at Reflections for ticket sales, Faringdon United Church for a rehearsal venue and furniture, Faringdon School and Avoca for loan of lighting towers, and to Chris Smith and his team of volunteer drivers. Special thanks to Jeff Prichard at Alser for the cart, and to RSW Farm Supplies and all others who loaned agricultural equipment. Thanks also to the management of the Corn Exchange for their cooperation in staging this production, and to Richard Clarke for advice on lighting.