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A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol Narrator Lis Perkins Ebenezer Scrooge Brian Smith Fred Scrooge John Jowett Miss Kindheart Jo Charles Mr Goodman Eddie Hosker Bob Crachit Keith Wilkins Tiny Tim Crachit Jack Smith
Ghost of Marley/Young Jacob Marley Chris Perry
Ghost of Christmas Past Karen L Jones Mr Fezziwig Eric Mills Mrs Fezziwig Nesta Hanks Belle Catrin Hobson Young Ebenezer Scrooge John Jowett Titus Burton Bill Lovelock
Ghost of Christmas Present Carol Openshaw Dora Lincoln Janet Sutton Edwin Bill Lovelock Mrs Emily Crachit Nesta Hanks Peter Crachit Xander Jones Belinda Crachit Ceri Roberts Uncle Tim John McDowall Aunt Esther Doreen Madge
Ghost of Christmas Future Catrin Hobson Jackie Cheapside Ariadne van den Hof
Gossips Nesta Hanks, Doreen Madge, Maureen Mills, Pat Shaw, Cindy Shepherd, Janet Sutton
Chorus of spectres, party guests and passers-by Desiree Blease, Jo Charles, Nesta Hanks, Eddie Hosker, Xander Jones, Bill Lovelock, Doreen Madge, Eric Mills, Maureen Mills, John McDowall, Ceri Roberts, Pat Shaw, Cindy Shepherd, Janet Sutton, Ariadne van den Hof
Production Team Musical Director Barry Wynne Producer Sheila Linton Director Carol Openshaw Orchestral Accompanist Martin Colam
Costumes Sheila Linton Stage Manager Ken Morrison Props/Scenery Rhos on Sea Savoyards Backcloth Scene Change Rehearsal Pianists Keith Lacey, Ron Brett Prompt Sheila Linton Make-Up Sheila Linton, Christine Taylor Programme Janet Sutton Chaperones Karen Jones, Fiona Roberts Sandra Smith
President - John McDowall Life Members Peter Davies, Don Friend, Eddie Hosker Sheila Linton, Bert Morris, Janet Sutton Society Officials Chairperson Desiree Blease Vice Chairman Barry Wynne Treasurer Karen Jones Secretary/Publicity Janet Sutton Patrons Shelagh Murray Ticket Secretary Cindy Shepherd
Front of House - Stan Weston Muriel Baldwin, Stella Brett, Kate Charles, Brian Hanks Steven Roberts, Brian Topping, Daphne & John Williams ACT ONE - In a dreary office, Scrooge and his clerk, Bob Crachit, are hard at work. Scrooge is interrupted by his nephew, Fred. He invites his uncle to Christmas dinner to meet his fiancée and to wish him Happy Christmas. Scrooge declines and Fred leaves, but there is another interruption. Kindheart and Goodman are two charitable persons who seek a donation from Scrooge. He sends them on their way empty-handed. Having reluctantly agreed to let Bob have Christmas Day off, Scrooge heads off home to bed. But his sleep is interrupted by the ghost of his late partner, Jacob Marley. He warns Scrooge of his fate if he does not change his ways, and foretells of the visits of three Christmas spirits. As the clock strikes one, the Ghost of Christmas Past appears and takes Scrooge back to his youth – Christmas at the Fezziwigs, his fiancée Belle, and those events that made him what he has now become.
***** There will be an interval of 15 minutes between Act One and Act Two. The Raffle will be drawn and the winning numbers will be displayed in the Foyer after the performance
***** ACT TWO – Back in his room, Scrooge tries to sleep. On the stroke of two, the Ghost of Christmas Present appears. Scrooge is shown Fred and his friends celebrating Christmas. Fred proposes a toast to his uncle, in spite of Scrooge’s attitude to him. The Ghost shows him the Crachit household, where they make the best of Christmas. Bob proposes a toast to Scrooge, before the family settles down to their poor meal. Scrooge asks what will become of Tiny Tim, but the Ghost cannot say – and disappears. As the clock strikes three, the Ghost of Christmas Future appears. Scrooge is shown a headstone with his own name on it. People appear mourning the death of a well-loved local man. Scrooge is shocked to realise they are not talking about him. He wakes up in bed, and realising it is Christmas Day, resolves to change his ways. With the help of a local lad, he sends the Crachits a turkey; he surprises Kindheart and Goodman with his generosity and becomes a “jolly old soul” who knew how to celebrate Christmas. Patrons Mrs P Aitken, Mrs D Blease, Mr T Bond, Mrs E Brown, Mr & Mrs D Carter, Mrs M Fox, Gwallt CK Hair (Bangor), Mr B Hanks, Mrs S Linton, Mrs A Littlewood, Mr H Lloyd, Mr & Mrs D McCallum, Mr & Mrs J McDowall, Mrs P Sharpe, Mr R Smith, Mrs D L Sutton, Miss J L Sutton, Mr A F Thompson, Mr B D Topping, Mrs E M Topping, and any other Patrons who may be too late for inclusion. If you would like to become a Patron of the Society, please contact: - *********** Rhos on Sea Savoyards would like to thank our sponsor:
DEANE’S REMOVALS AND STORAGE Vale Road, Llandudno Junction 01492 582934
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The Rhos on Sea Savoyards would like to thank everyone who lent furniture, props and other items used in this production.
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The Rhos on Sea Savoyards are seeking new performing members – both men and women. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday, at St Joseph’s Community Centre, Brackley Avenue, Colwyn Bay, at 7.30pm. Anyone who wishes to join us either on stage, or behind the scenes, will be very welcome. For further information, please contact: -
Future production To Be Announced
Week commencing 4th June 2006
www.savoyards.co.uk
Present The Welsh Premiere of AGilbert & SullivanChristmas CarolStory by Charles Dickens, Music by A Sullivan, adapted by Gayden Wren in the style of W S Gilbert
Theatr Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, 8th, 9th & 10th November 2005 at 7.30 p.m. & Theatr Gwynedd, Bangor, 11th & 12th November 2005 at 7.30 p.m.
Affiliated to National Operatic & Dramatic Association Supported by the Welsh Amateur Music Federation |
