| 4th - 8th July 2006 Harrogate Theatre |
| Principle Cast |
| Hortense Maisie Dulcie Fay Nancy Lucy Polly Browne Marcel Pierre Alphonse Maurice Madame Dubonnet Bobby van Husen Percival Browne Tony Lord Brockhurst Lady Brockhurst Pepe Lolita |
Jenny Brown
Tina Ellerker
Jenni Crook
Natalie Cross
Laura Cassells
Natalie Page
Sally Brown
Simon Littlewood
Nick Moulds
Matt Bailey
Andrew Staunton
Christine Littlewood
Chris Kemp
Bill Waller
Kevin Burton
Gary Holmes
Marion Ellerker
Richard Lill
Jo Harrison
Tina Ellerker
Jenni Crook
Natalie Cross
Laura Cassells
Natalie Page
Sally Brown
Simon Littlewood
Nick Moulds
Matt Bailey
Andrew Staunton
Christine Littlewood
Chris Kemp
Bill Waller
Kevin Burton
Gary Holmes
Marion Ellerker
Richard Lill
Jo Harrison
| Director : Mike Kirkby Musical Director : Jim Newby |
Supporting Cast: Joanna Cooper, Sarah Deakin, John Gutherie Emma Hamilton, Stephanie Lethbridge, Catherine Morland, Hilary Paxton, Samantha Pitblado, Michael Roberts, Gina Thompson, Jemma Thompson, Joan Wesson |
Perfect Young Ladies: Jo Harrison, Sam Hermes, Helen Mills, Clair Reevell, Morna Rose, |
| Winter Serenade November 2006 |
| The Company: |
| Matt Bailey, Simon Berger, Jenny Brown, Natalie Cross, Tina Ellerker, Ruth Glover, John Gutherie, Jo Harrison, Terry Harrison, Shirley Hilton, Gary Holmes, Sylvia Horwell, Vanessa Horwell, Sharon Johnson, Chris Kemp, Michelle Kemp, Kaye Killin, Stephanie Lethbridge, Christine Littlewood, Emma Littlewood, John Littlewood, Angela Mayes, Helen Mills, Catherine Morland, Nick Moulds, Natalie Page, Hilary Paxton, Samantha Pitblado, Clair Reevell, Deborah Richardson, Morna Rose, Adrian Smith, Jemma Thompson, Martin Umpleby, Bill Waller, Joan Wesson, Ellen Woods |
| The Band: Malcolm Hughes : Piano Steve Bullock: Bass Guitar Johnny Wheeler: Drums |
| A Winter Serenade, Harrogate Operatic Players,Sun Pavilion, Harrogate THERE is clearly a wealth of talent among the members of Harrogate Operatic Players, and this was showcased to full effect in their eclectic Winter Serenade show. The 26 pieces on offer to an animated audience in the intimate venue of the Sun Pavilion ranged from well-known show tunes such as Something Good, America and Day By Day to musical comedy sketches, including a well-performed take on the Victoria Wood classic Barry and Freda and The Chastity Belt, in which a trio of men attempt to remove the eponymous item from a young lady, which had the audience in hysterics. There were also renditions of pop songs such as Fields Of Gold, Close to You and an ambitious Bohemian Rhapsody which worked surprisingly well, along with medleys of show tunes. If all that wasn’t enough, the show ended with a Christmas medley, complete with mince pies being offered to the audience and Father Christmas appearing at the end to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Each piece was unconnected to the next, with the simple but effective result of taking the audience on a random journey through some great tunes. It also allowed the individual Players to shine, giving ample opportunity for solo, small group and full company performances. No doubt each member of the audience had their own particular favourite, but the highlights for me were The Rhythm of Life, which was packed with energy, and The Flower Duet from Léo Delibes' opera Lakmé, the only classical piece in the show. Most recognisable from the British Airways television adverts, the piece is delicate and beautiful, and Deborah Richardson and Sharon Johnson’s rendition held the audience spellbound. Final mention must go to the trio of musicians who accompanied the Players throughout and did a sterling job: Malcolm Hughes on piano, drummer Johnny Wheeler and Steve Bullock on guitar. Harrogate Advertiser 1st December 2006 |
| Sketches and show tunes are a winner |
| 2006 Shows |