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The Gondoliers The Duke of Plaza Toro (a grandee of Spain) Brian Smith Luiz (his attendant) John Jowett Don Alhambra Del Bolero Barrie Billinge
Venetian Gondoliers Marco Palmieri Kevin Myers Giuseppe Palmieri Peredur Glyn Antonio/Annibale John Tobin Francesco Jonathan Matson Giorgio Alan Slinn
The Duchess of Plaza Toro Lis Perkins Casilda (her daughter) Catrin Hobson
Contadine Gianetta Sandra Williams Tessa Karen L Jones Fiametta Cindy Shepherd Vittoria Janet Sutton Giulia Catrin Hobson
Inez Karen Billinge
Chorus of Gondoliers and Contadine Philip Bee, Karen Billinge, Desiree Blease, Josie Bottino, Nicolas Convill, Stephen Convill, Eric Mills, Maureen Mills, Pat Shaw, Cindy Shepherd, Alan Slinn, Janet Sutton, John Tobin, Brian Topping.
Production Team Musical Director Barry Wynne Director Karen L Jones Accompanist Ian Ellis
Costumes Rhos on Sea Savoyards Stage Team Margaret Norwood & Graham Hughes Props Rhos on Sea Savoyards Backcloth Scene Change Rehearsal Pianists Ian Ellis & Peter Williams Prompt Margaret Norwood Make-Up Rhos on Sea Savoyards Programme Janet Sutton
President - John McDowall
Life Members Peter Davies, Eddie Hosker, Sheila Linton, Bert Morris, Janet Sutton
Society Officials Chairman Barry Wynne Vice Chairman Brian Smith Treasurer Karen L Jones Secretary Philip Bee Production Secretary/Publicity Janet Sutton Patrons Shelagh Murray Tickets Karen L Jones
Front of House - John McDowall Audrey Littlewood, Bill & Edith Lovelock. Margaret Norwood, Chris and Lynne Perry, John & Daphne Williams Act 1 The Piazzetta, Venice Marco & Giuseppe have finally decided to choose their brides, so the contadine are busy preparing their floral tributes, in the hope they will be lucky. The gondoliers leave this to impartial fate, and with much rejoicing, they head off to the marriage ceremony. The impoverished Duke of Plaza Toro and his entourage arrive at Venice to seek Don Alhambra. He informs his daughter that she was wed, in babyhood, to the infant son of the wealthy King of Barataria. This child was kidnapped, taken to Venice and was brought up as a gondolier. But which one is it? Don Alhambra will persuade the child's nurse to reveal all. The newly married gondoliers are celebrating when they are approached by Don Alhambra who reveals one of them is a King. Both are to go to Barataria to rule jointly - for the moment - but they must leave behind their wives. *********** There will be an interval of 15 minutes between Act One and Act Two. The Raffle will be drawn during the performance and the winning numbers will be displayed in the Foyer after the performance
************ Act 2 Pavilion in the palace of Barataria Three months have passed. Marco and Giuseppe rule at the Royal Palace but all is not well. They miss their wives. The contadine duly arrive and the event is to be celebrated by a dance, which is interrupted by the arrival of Don Alhambra. He is unhappy with the Republican way that the Baratarian court is being ruled and he explains why it will not work. He also reveals one of them is already married. They are overheard by Gianetta and Tessa, who are not happy to learn that neither will be Queen. The Ducal party arrive in great state and the now wealthy Duke introduces Casilda and proceeds to give the two kings a lesson in etiquette. The infant King's nurse (who is Luiz's mother) arrives in Barataria and reveals the true identity of the King, to the pleasure and happiness of the people involved. All ends well and the gondoliers and their wives celebrate once more. Date 1750
Patrons Mrs D Blease, Mr T Bond, Mr & Mrs D Carter, Mrs M Fox, Mrs S Friend, Mr C Hill, Mr E & Mrs S Hosker, Mrs S Linton, Mrs A Littlewood, Mr H Lloyd, Mr & Mrs D McCallum, Mr 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.
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*********** Our thanks to Colwyn Bay Town Council, for the use of the Town Hall for rehearsals. Also St Joseph's Community Centre, Colwyn Bay. Stephen Convill, for the loan of the piano for the performances. To the many people who loaned props etc. for the show. To the Front of House and backstage staff during the week of the show. To Seiont Garden Centre for stage dressing items. And finally to all the tea-makers at rehearsals for the much needed “cuppas”.
The Savoyards are always seeking new members. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evening, either at the Town Hall, Rhiw Road, Colwyn Bay, or at St Joseph's Community Centre, Brackley Avenue, Colwyn Bay at 7.30 p.m.
Present Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers
Theatr Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, 8th, 9th 10th & 11th October 2008 at 7.30 p.m.
Affiliated to National Operatic & Dramatic Association
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