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FROM THE CHAIRMAN
ANNE HOLMES
It is my privilege to welcome you as Chairman of CLOGS Musical
Theatre to this performance of ‘The Producers’.
After many hours of learning lines, songs and dance routines. Thank you to our
Director, Matt Heaton and his assistant, Paul Cullen, to our musical director Peter
French and to Lucy Ibbetson our choreographer who have been very patient in
skillfully directing and guiding us through rehearsals. We have had a lot of fun in
rehearsing this show. Thank you also to CLOGS committee and members, for your
commitment and enthusiasm in making this show a success.
Our summer 2014 concerts ‘LEGENDS’ were very well supported and as a result we
were able to make financial donations to two local charities; Dorothy House and The
Rise Trust. In December we entertained the Christmas shoppers in Chippenham with
some well known carols.
Our singing waiters performed at a fundraising concert in August raising awareness of
Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Our junior section CLOGETTES meet on a Thursday evening. They have just
showcased ‘Harmony’ for family and friends and are now working toward performing
as part of our summer concerts in July.
As well as giving and supporting our local community, we have gratefully received
support and sponsorship from Specsavers in Borough Parade, Chippenham. We are
extremely thankful for their financial support as it enables us to develop and reinvest
in the group and continue doing what we love to do, perform. Chippenham Borough
Lands Charity have also awarded us a grant towards this show and we have recently
received a grant from Wiltshire Council that has enabled us to invest in new sound
equipment for our concerts.
My final thanks go to our patrons and to you our lovely audience for your continued
and faithful support. I hope you will enjoy this performance of ‘The Producers’ and
look forward to seeing you at our summer concerts in July.
chippenham-clogs.co.uk
CLOGS Musical Theatre, Chippenham
@ChippCLOGS
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THE MUSICAL:
The Producers is a musical adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks' 1968 film
of the same name, with lyrics written by Brooks and music composed by Brooks & arranged by
Glen Kelly & Doug Besterman. As in the film, the story concerns two theatrical producers who
scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop. Complications arise when the
show unexpectedly turns out to be successful. The humour of the show draws on ridiculous
accents, caricatures of homosexuals and Nazis, & many show business in-jokes.
The Producers had a pre-Broadway run at Chicago's Cadillac Palace in 2001, starring Nathan
Lane & Matthew Broderick. After 33 previews, the original Broadway production opened at the
St. James Theatre on April 19, 2001 & ran for 2,502 performances, winning a record-breaking
12 Tony Awards.
After the opening, The Producers broke the record for the largest single day box-office ticket
sales in theatre history, taking in more than $3 million. The loss of the original stars had a
detrimental effect on the success of the production, prompting the return of Lane & Broderick
for a limited run from December 2003 to April 2004. The show's sales then broke its own record
with over $3.5 million in single day ticket sales.
Beginning in September 2002, there were two touring companies that played across the United
States, grossing over $214 million. The 1st National touring company starred Lewis J. Stadlen
and Don Stephenson. During the Los Angeles engagement in 2003, Stadlen & Stephenson were
replaced by Jason Alexander & Martin Short for the duration of the show's run in that city, as
well as in San Francisco.
The musical was adapted into a musical comedy film in 2005. The film starred Nathan Lane,
Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, Will Ferrell, Gary Beach, Roger Bart & Jon Lovitz.
The Producers opened in London's West End at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, on November 9,
2004 and closed on January 6, 2007, after 920 performances. The production featured Nathan
Lane as Max, after Richard Dreyfuss was "let go" by the producers after finding that he was
unable "to fulfil the rigours of the role", with four days to go before first previews. Lee Evans
played Leo (Lane & Evans had worked together in the 1997 movie Mouse Hunt), with Leigh
Zimmerman as Ulla, Nicolas Colicos as Franz Liebkind, Conleth Hill as Roger De Bris, & James
Dreyfus as Carmen Ghia.
A UK tour opened in Manchester on February 19, 2007, where it played for three months before
moving on. English and Sinclair reprised their roles of Max and Leo, respectively, & Peter Kay
was cast in the role of Roger. For the majority of the tour, which ran until early 2008, Joe
Pasquale took over the role of Leo & Russ Abbot played Roger.
A UK and Ireland tour is scheduled to begin at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, London, on
March 6, 2015, starring Cory English as Max, Jason Manford as Leo, Phill Jupitus (until May 16)
and Ross Noble (from May 18 onwards) as Franz, David Bedella as Roger and Louie Spence as
Carmen Ghia (until May 2).
Adapted from: www.en.wikipedia.org
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1968 FILM: CAST
Max Bialystock: Zero Mostel
Leo Bloom:
Gene Wilder
Franz Liebkind: Kenneth Mars
Ulla:
Lee Meredith
Roger De Bris: Christopher Hewett
Carmen Ghia:
Andreas Voutsinas
2005 FILM: CAST
Max Bialystock: Nathan Lane
Leo Bloom:
Matthew Broderick
Franz Liebkind: Will Ferrell
Ulla:
Uma Thurman
Roger De Bris: Gary Beach
Carmen Ghia:
Roger Bart
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SYNOPSIS:
The Producers is based around the character of Max Bialystock, a down and out Broadway
producer whose latest work flopped on opening night. Max, plagued by his former success and
scrabbling to stay afloat, experiences a change in fortune when downtrodden accountant, Leo
Bloom, discovers there is money to be made in Max’s theatrical failure. As a result, the two
formerly defeated business men form an unlikely union with the goal of creating the world’s
worst musical.
The plot develops as the duo enlists the help of ridiculous and often farcical characters on the
way such as former Nazi and on-going Third Reich enthusiast Franz Liebkind, Ulla the blonde
bombshell secretary/receptionist and the flamboyant homosexual Director Roger De Bris. As a
result of the characters’ combined brainpower and ludicrous behaviour Spring Time for Hitler is
born in Broadway.
Actt I
Set in New York in 1959, the show opens with Max Bialystock’s musical version of Hamlet,
“Funny Boy” closing after one terrible performance. Max tells a seedy crowd of his past
achievements and vows to make a victorious comeback to his former glory.
The following day a nervy accountant, Leo Bloom, visits Max’s office to assess his books
however Leo is told to wait in the bathroom as an ‘investor’ of Max’s (an old lady that deals in
sexual favours) visits the office, leaving Max with a cheque to invest in his next play. Whilst in
the toilet, Leo reveals his secret dream of becoming a Broadway producer.
After a rocky start with Max, Leo announces that he has found a problem with Max’s
accounts: he has raised more money for the play than he spent putting it on. This leads Leo to
the realisation that a producer could make more money with a flop than a hit. In light of this
information Max proposes the ultimate scheme: to find the worst play to be directed by the
worst Director in town to be opened with the worst cast on Broadway. Meanwhile the pair will
raise two million dollars from old lady investors, open and swiftly close the failed show and move
to Rio with their two million dollar profit.
Despite his initial refusal a bad day at the accounting office leads Leo to dream of his potential
life as a producer resulting in him quitting his dreary 9-5 and agreeing to Max’s scheme.
The next day the pair embark upon the quest of finding the worst play ever written. Eventually
Max stumbles upon a definite theatrical bomb: Spring Time for Hitler: A Gay Romp with Adolf
Hitler and Berchtesgaden, written by former Nazi Franz Liebkind. Max and Leo go to the
playwright’s home to discover him reminiscing about the former glory days of the Third Reich.
Liebkind agrees to sign an agreement with the producers so long as they promise never to
dishonour the legacy of “Adolf Elizabeth Hitler” and the pair join Liebkind in singing Hitler’s
favourite song, Der Guten Tag Hop Clop, to seal the deal.
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SYNOPSIS:
The Producers then go in search of a terrible director, calling upon the overtly glitzy, gay Roger
De Bris to take on the challenge. At first Roger and his assistant Carmen Ghia refuse the offer
due to the play’s political subject matter [Keep It Gay] however Max persuades them with the
prospect of fame and fortune and Roger agrees with the proviso that the play is altered so that
the Germans win the war.
On returning to the office Max and meet with Ulla Inga Hansen Benson Yansen Tallen
Hallen Svaden Swanson who wishes to act in their forthcoming production. The Producers are
wowed by Ulla’s beauty in her audition and decide to hire her as their “secretary-slashreceptionist” instead. Act one closes with Max setting out to call upon the little old ladies of New
York to raise the two million dollars needed for the show, which he does.
Act 2
Ulla, having redecorated the office, finds herself alone with Leo in Max’s absence. The pair begin
to fall for one another. Max returns and also succumbs to Ulla’s beauty.
During the auditions for the role of Hitler a string of questionable actors are rejected by Roger.
In a burst of energy and inspiration Franz performs his own rendition of Haben Sie Gehört Das
Deutsche Band which lands him the lead.
Disaster strikes on opening night as Franz takes a tumble down the stairs and ironically breaks
his leg resulting in a last minute cast change with Roger becoming the new and extremely gay
Hitler. The curtain rises on the show and Max and Leo watch in delight at the unfolding
theatrical disaster. Unfortunately the audience mistake Roger’s outrageously camp performance
for satire and the show receives great praise and popularity.
Back at the office things have gone from bad to worse for the Producers. Roger and Carmen
arrive to congratulate them only to discover the pair fighting. In a fit of rage over Roger’s
disrespectful portrayal of the almighty Hitler, Franz bursts in the office with a gun. Max begs him
to spare them, suggesting he shoot the actors instead. Police hear the scuffle and arrest both
Max and Franz, who comically breaks his other leg in his attempt to escape. Ulla finds Leo
hiding and convinces him that the two of them should take the two million dollars and run away
to Rio instead.
Reeling in jail, Max receives a postcard from Leo in Rio. Leo and Ulla arrive at Max’s trial in an
attempt to convince the judge that Max is a good man. Subsequently the Judge is moved and
becomes convinced of Max’s respectability. He decides to sends the Producers, along with Franz,
to Sing Sing prison for five years.
During their jail time, Max and Leo write a new Broadway musical starring Roger and Ulla. The
pair are set free by the Governor and the Producers become celebrated Broadway kings who
walk away in a cheery sunset ending.
Adapted from: www.theproducerslondon.com
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PROFILES:
MATT HEATON: DIRECTOR
This is Matt’s third time directing CLOGS, following ’Annie’ in 2013 and
‘Guys and Dolls’ last March; CLOGS are thrilled to invite him back as
Director for a third time!
Matt has been in amateur theatre, both on and off stage for longer than
he’ll probably want to admit. This has predominately been with
Trowbridge AOS and their youth group Trowbridge Youth Theatre, most
recently directing ‘Les Miserables: School Edition’ for them in Summer
2013. Matt is also the Regional Editor for the South West Area of NODA
(The National Operatic and Dramatic Association), to which CLOGS are
affiliated. Matt manages to fit this all around his job as Managing Director
of Colston Engineering Services Limited in Chippenham.
CLOGS are a fantastic bunch of people to work with, both on and
off-stage and Matt would like to thank them again for their continued
enthusiasm, ability, hard-work and support. Nothing would be possible
without it!
PETER FRENCH: MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Peter's love of musical theatre began with listening obsessively to his
parents' records of The ‘Pyjama Game’ and ‘Salad Days’ when he was far
too young to understand the plots. However, he didn't become involved
with shows until 30 years later, when he played for several Box Pantos.
Until then, his musical leanings were indulged by singing in and
accompanying local choirs, playing the organ at Ditteridge Church, and
spending huge amounts of time listening to music of all kinds.
Peter has been involved in musical groups in the North Wilts area for the
past 13 years, especially CLOGS and CAOS, the musical theatre group in
Colerne. He has been MD for several shows in that time, including ‘The
Merry Widow’, ‘South Pacific’, ‘Annie' and ‘Guys & Dolls’ for CLOGS. He is
also an occasional rehearsal pianist for Bath Opera and BODS, and has
accompanied members of Opera Sulis in various operatic settings.
He had a moment of fame in 1998 when he won that year's series of
‘Counterpoint’, the Radio 4 music quiz hosted by Ned Sherrin. His
ambition is to be MD for any Sondheim show.
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PROFILES:
PAUL CULLEN: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Paul has been around the wheels of musical theatre a number of times
since his appearance as Gabriel Oak in Far From the Madding Crowd in
1995. Having joined CLOGS in 1998 he played old man Cairnes in
‘Oklahoma!’ (hard to believe with his youthful good looks). His favourite
roles include Bill Sykes in ‘Oliver!’ and Dave in ‘The Full Monty’.
Since his directorial debut with Habeas Corpus in 2001, he has directed a
number of plays and pantomimes for local groups and having helped Matt
with ‘Guys and Dolls’ last year, is very pleased to be helping him with
‘The Producers’.
LUCY IBBETSON: CHOREOGRAPHER
Lucy has been a member of CLOGS for 10 years, during which time she
has taken on many roles, both on stage and behind the scenes; her most
recent part for CLOGS being Lily St. Regis in ‘Annie’. Lucy has always had
a keen interest in the arts and is thrilled to be part of another fabulous
CLOGS production!
Lucy has performed in Shakespeare, many musicals and dance shows,
most memorably, performing in an under 19’s version of ‘Les Miserables’
in Warminster and performing at Her Majesty’s Theatre in
London’s West End. She has helped choreograph several shows including
various pantomimes, showcases and concerts.
MEL BROOKS: MUSIC & LYRICS
Melvin James Kaminsky was born on June 28th, 1926 in Brooklyn, New
York, to Russian Jewish immigrants. After a brief education, he served in
WWII, and afterwards got a job playing the drums at nightclubs in the
Catskills. Brooks eventually started a comedy act and also worked in radio
and as Master Entertainer at Grossinger's Resort before going to
television.
Brooks was famous for the spoofs of different film genres that he made
such as ‘Blazing Saddles’ (1974) & ‘Spaceballs’ (1987). However, arguably
his most famous was ‘The Producers’, which originally was a film (1968),
then adapted as a stage musical & subsequently remade as film (2005).
THOMAS MEEHAN: BOOK
Meehan grew up in Suffern, New York, and graduated from Hamilton
College. moved to New York at age 24, and worked at The New Yorker's
"Talk of the Town". He has received the Tony Award for Best Book of a
Musical three times: ‘Annie’, his Broadway debut; ‘The Producers’; and
subsequently shared the 2003 award with Mark O'Donnell for ‘Hairspray’.
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PROFILES:
GARY IBBETSON: MAX BIALYSTOCK
Gary has been a member of CLOGS Musical Theatre for the past ten years,
making his debut as Alfred Doolittle in ‘My Fair Lady’. He has been involved in
all of CLOGS’ subsequent productions; last Year, playing the part of NicelyNicely Johnson. However, he believes his most memorable ‘part’ was Jerry
Lukowski baring his all in ‘The Full Monty’… the audience being heard to shout
“get ‘em on”!
RICH LUCEY: LEO BLOOM
Rich has been performing in musical theatre since 2006, when he stunned the
critics on his debut with his sensitive portrayal of ‘3rd cowboy from the left’ in
‘Crazy for You’. Since then it has all been downhill with several leading roles:
Wild Bill in ‘Calamity Jane’ and Joe in ‘The Matchgirls’, as well as Bob Cratchit
in ‘Scrooge the Musical’. He recently played the part of Malcolm in ‘The Full
Monty’, Rooster in ‘Annie’ and Nathan Detroit in last year’s production of ‘Guys
and Dolls’.
GRAHAM DAVISONDAVISON-SMITH: FRANZ LIEBKIND
After starting singing at the age of seven with the Kentwood Show Choir in
Swindon, Graham had the privilege of touring with them as a principal soloist
in Europe and North America as well as the UK. Graham has played a variety of
leads with many local societies in the South West. He was persuaded by his
wife to join CLOGS and help augment the male chorus for Carousel in 2009
and played the Beast in our production of ‘Beauty and the Beast,’
Captain Von Trapp in ‘The Sound of Music’, Daddy Warbucks in ‘Annie’ and
Benny Southstreet in ‘Guys and Dolls’.
JOLANTHE de KONING:
KONING: ULLA
Jolanthe joined CLOGS this year, after a long break from the stage. During her
school days Jolanthe was a keen student of the performing arts and sang as
part of an entertainment band. Since starting university, she delved deeply in
the world of dance; sampling many styles including Latin and Ballroom, Salsa,
Ballet and Break-dancing. Salsa is the most recent of Jolanthe's passions,
which she currently teaches with her partner in Corsham. Joining CLOGS has
given her a chance to renew her joy of stage performance in combination with
all her other hobbies! It's generally believed that her Dutch heritage has
prepared her well for playing the licentious Ulla...
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PROFILES:
PAUL WHELEHAN: ROGER DEBRIS
When he is not appearing in his main role as a kitchen designer for a local
company in Marlborough, Paul regularly performs with the Malford Players and
sings with Devizes Chamber Choir. He appeared with CLOGS in ‘South Pacific’
and more recently in ‘The Full Monty’ and appeared as President Roosevelt in
‘Annie’ and Big Jule in ‘Guys And Dolls’.
RUSSELL SYRETT: CARMEN GHIA
Russell originally trained at The BRIT School Of Performing Arts and since
graduating in 1999, the entertainment bug has taken him from stage to screen
and to sea. Over the years Russell has developed a strong interest in musical
theatre and has enjoyed playing principle roles in some fantastic shows
including Curly in ‘Oklahoma!’, Rooster in ‘Annie’, the Plant Voice in ‘Little Shop
Of Horrors’ and Michael Spofford in ‘The Witches of Eastwick’ to mention a
few.
For the last 5 years Russell has been entertaining on cruise ships and holiday
parks. Having settled down in Chippenham, Russell played Sky Masterson in
last year’s production of ‘Guys and Dolls’.
BEV HOCKLEY: HOLD ME, TOUCH ME
Bev studied Performing Arts in Chippenham College and completed an HND in
musical theatre at Bristol Academy of Performing Arts. Her previous roles
include, Little Red Riding Hood in ‘Into the Woods’, Narrator in ‘Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’. Other musicals include ‘Sweeney Todd’, ‘Jack
the Ripper the Musical’, ‘Crazy for You’ and ‘Hot Mikado’. Bev has also
appeared as a TV extra in ‘Casualty’, ‘Teachers’ and ‘Dalziel and Pascoe’.
Bev now spends most of her time running around after her 23 month old
toddler. She is delighted to be treading the boards again after a break and is
looking forward to bringing the role of Hold Me Touch Me to life in ‘The
Producers’!
CHRIS HOWLETT: STORM TROOPER
Chris is settling in nicely to the CLOGS family, and is very much looking
forward to treading the boards with them once more following his
appearances in ‘Annie’ and ‘Guys and Dolls’. He has played many parts over
the years, but never so many all in one show...
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SCENES & CAST LIST:
THE SETTING: New York City, USA
THE TIME: 1959
ACT 1
ACT 2
Scene 1
Shubert Alley, Broadway
Scene 1
Scene 2
The Office of Max Bialystock Scene 2
Bare Stage, Broadway Theatre
Scene 3
Offices of Whitehall & Marks Scene 3
Exterior of the Shubert Theatre
Scene 4
The Office of Max Bialystock Scene 4
The Stage, Shubert Theatre
Scene 5
The Office of Max Bialystock Scene 5
The Office of Max Bialystock
Scene 6
Greenwich Village Roof Top
Scene 6
A Holding Cell
Scene 7
Roger De Bris’s Townhouse
Scene 7
Downtown NYC Courtroom
Scene 8
The Office of Max Bialystock Scene 8
Scene 9
Little Old Lady Land
The Office of Max Bialystock
Sing Sing Penitentiary
CAST LIST:
Max Bialystock:
Leo Bloom:
Franz Liebkind:
Ulla:
Gary Ibbetson
Rich Lucey
Graham Davison-Smith
Jolanthe de Koning
Roger De Bris:
Carmen Ghia:
Storm Trooper:
Hold Me, Touch Me:
Lick Me, Bite Me:
Paul Whelehan
Russell Syrett
Chris Howlett
Bev Hockley
Georgina Isaac
Kiss Me Feel Me:
Usherettes:
Mr Marks:
Judge:
Roger’s Team:
Sandra Mayo
Lucy Mayo & Nicola Aston
David Powell
Phil Teunon
Ian Hodges, Matt Heaton, Michael Holman, Debi Weaver
Chorus & Other Parts: Lucy Davison-Smith, Lottie Grogan, Dan Hodges,
Anne Holmes, Steve Huggins, Lucy Ibbetson, Amy Norris,
Rebecca Owen, Gill Powell, Naomi Westerman,
Jennie Woloschuk
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MUSICAL NUMBERS & ORCHESTRA:
MAIN MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT 1
ACT 2
It’s Opening Night
That Face
The King of Broadway
Have You Ever Heard The German Band
We Can Do It
It’s Opening Night
I Wanna Be a Producer
It’s Bad Luck to Say Good Luck
In Old Bavaria
Springtime For Hitler
Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop
Where Did We Go Right?
Keep It Gay
Betrayed
When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It
‘Til Him
Along Came Bialy
Prisoners of Love
Goodbye
Please remember to switch off your phones.
The taking of photographs or recording any part of this performance
by video or audio is strictly prohibited.
ORCHESTRA:
MD, Keyboards:
Peter French
Piano and Keyboards:
Ian Tucker
Piccolo, Flute, Alto Sax:
Tim Fosker
Alto Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet: Jonny Haygreen
Tenor Sax, Clarinets:
Helen Pysanczyn
Trumpet:
Chris Sanders
Trumpet:
David Hynds
Trombone:
Matt Davies
Double Bass:
Nigel Shires
Drums:
Ben Vleminckx
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THE ‘OLD LADIES’
Bev, Georgina, Sandra
THE FOLLIES
Bev, Steve, Nicola and Lucy
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PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director:
Matt Heaton
Assistant Director: Paul Cullen
THANKS:
Musical Director:
Peter French
Choreographer:
Lucy Ibbetson
Wardrobe:
Gill Powell,
Anne Holmes,
Tam Turek
Stage Manager:
Sasha Berry
Sound Design:
David Tulloch of
Soundbase UK
Lighting Design:
Mark Read of MDR
Theatre Services
Costume:
Costume Workshop
Isle of Wight
Set Design:
Matt Heaton
Properties:
James Dennis
Set Construction: Gary Ibbetson &
Cast Members
Stills Photography: Lucy Mayo
Graham Davison-Smith
Graham Davison-Smith Posters:
Michael Holman
Pre Box Office:
Anne Holmes
The Pound Art Centre
Front of House:
Manager: Vicky Drew, Helpers: Hilary Fortune, Sheila Lye,
Katy Powell, Vicki Cullen, Cath Moules, Roz Taylor, Petra Teunon,
Tam Turek, Chrissie Wray-Bliss
Stage Crew:
Jen Edwards (Assistant Stage Manager), Tom Watling, Tom Grogan,
Rory Fox-Evans, Sandy Wright, Ali Buck
Programme:
Box Office:
CLOGS WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE WITH THANKS:
• The continuing financial support from our sponsors, Specsavers, Upper Borough Parade
(www.specsavers.co.uk)
• The generous grant provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (www.cblc.org.uk)
• Chippenham Town Council for financial assistance in purchasing sound equipment
• Our advertisers for agreeing to place adverts in the programme
• Friends of the group who have worked tirelessly to help put on this production (you know
who you are!)
• Staff at The Pound Arts Centre for their assistance in ticket sales and publicity
• Red Forge Studios for studio time and providing the design for our posters
www.redforgestudios.net
• Staff at The Neeld Hall for their help in setting up the venue
• The Tabernacle United Reformed Church for rehearsal space
• The Chippenham Community and Visitor Information Centre for ticket sales in
Chippenham
• Thanks to Periphery Stores, Chippenham Hospital and the Red Cross for the loan of the
Zimmer frames!
• Julie Hoskins for the continued use of their outbuildings for our scenery store
• Our Patrons for their continuing support
• Friends and family for their support of the cast members during the months of rehearsal!
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We now offer weekly drama, singing and
movement coaching for children aged
8 to 16 on Thursdays at 6.30-7.30 pm.
Participants will work towards performances
to be combined with the adult section, in
both concerts and musicals.
Contact Anne Holmes on
01225 810580 or
email [email protected]
for more information
RECRUITING NOW!
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Do you have a special event, wedding, anniversary or retirement where you would
like to entertain your guests? The CLOGS Singing Waiters may be just what you’re
looking for. With a repertoire covering swing, musicals and ballads and the
possibility of pre-arranged song requests, the Singing Waiters will help your
special event be a memorable one.
Contact Anne Holmes on
01225 810580 or
email [email protected]
for more information
“The Singing Waiters
"Thanks to you and
from CLOGS Musical
and the boys for a
Theatre - brilliant
brilliant night of
entertainment. I had
chaps x”
SUCH a brilliant time.
Very happy"
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National Operatic and Dramatic Association
Headquarters: 15 The Metro Centre, Peterborough, PE2 7UH
Telephone: 01733 374790 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.noda.org.uk
The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA), founded in 1899, is the leading
representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. The Association has a membership of
approximately 2400 amateur theatre groups and over 2000 individual members staging
musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of venues ranging from the
country’s leading professional theatres to village halls. Covering a broad spectrum of age ranges
NODA member societies meet the needs of all levels of both performers, whether dramatic,
dance or musical, and those involved backstage, front of house or in society administration.
NODA aims:
• to give a shared voice to amateur theatre
• to help societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice and
performance
• to provide leadership and advice to enable amateur theatre to tackle the challenges
and opportunities of the 21st century
To achieve these aims NODA is divided into eleven regions, each headed by a regional councillor
who sits on the national council (ruling body of the Association), and supported by a network of
regional representatives and officials. These volunteers are the vital link to the grass roots of the
Association; the amateur theatre groups themselves and their members.
To provide support and assistance to these volunteers the Association is administered from its
office in Peterborough by a knowledgeable and friendly staff who can deal with any enquiry
about amateur theatre.
Membership of NODA provides theatre groups and individuals with a wide range of benefits
including access to NODA’s advice service at national and regional level, as well as
representation to government, access to funding agencies, direct access to rights holders and
the media as well access to regional and national conferences, workshops and seminars to help
share information on best practice.
NODA holds an annual residential Summer School (with bursaries available) offering training
from professional tutors in a wide range of both performance and technical courses as well as a
similar residential academy to provide similar performance based training for those under 18.
NODA also holds an annual national and regional programme and poster competition to
encourage high standards in design.
Through its trading arm, NODA Limited members have access to a varied range of products and
services including insurance for both societies and individuals, long service awards that recognise
the dedication made by individuals to amateur theatre, discounts on plays, vocal scores, libretti
and technical books and a range of NODA branded merchandise. As a rights holder NODA
Limited has 150 pantomimes by leading authors as well as a growing catalogue of plays and
musicals.
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CLOGS:
CLOGS
C
LOGS Musical Theatre (formerly the Chippenham Light Opera Group) has
been performing shows and concerts since 1979, striving to achieve the
highest possible standard for each of our performances. From our first
inaugural concert, we have endeavoured to bring the very best of musical
theatre to the Chippenham area using the talents of local performers, musicians,
technicians and backstage crew.
The Society produces at least one major musical show in early spring each year and
also runs a series of fundraising concerts in the early summer. Our fundraising
performances aim to raise money for the group and funds for local charities; we are
currently supporting two worthy causes with collections at our performances this
week: Dorothy House Hospice (www.dorothyhouse.co.uk) and ‘Jemima’s
Gift’ (jemimasgift.wordpress.com).
Staging our annual productions requires both performing skills plus the input of a team
of people who give freely of their time to make our productions a success. We are very
pleased to welcome new members who are interested in either performing or helping
out backstage; this can range from building scenery, helping with costumes, sound
and lighting to being part of the artistic direction team or working on the committee.
Membership of our newly formed junior section ‘The Clogettes' is available for children
from the ages of 8 to 16. Over 16s and adults are welcome to join the main Society.
Rehearsals are normally on Thursday evenings at the Tabernacle United Reform
Church in Chippenham with Tuesday rehearsals nearer to the production dates and for
principals/soloists rehearsals.
We are a friendly group who are always keen to welcome new members. We hope
that you will decide to join and take part in or assist with forthcoming productions or
concerts. Further details can be obtained from our Chairman Anne Holmes on
01225 810580 or by email on [email protected]. Details are also available on
our website:
www.chippenham-clogs.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you soon as a new member!
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PAST PRODUCTIONS
CLOGS:
1979 Inaugural Concert
1991 Carousel
2003 Calamity Jane
1980 La Belle Helene
1992 Annie
2004 My Fair Lady
1981 Oklahoma!
1993 Brigadoon
2005 Fiddler on the Roof
1982 Fiddler on the Roof
1994 Music Hall
2006 The Merry Widow
1983 Calamity Jane
1995 Showboat
2007 South Pacific
1984 My Fair Lady
1996 A Night to Remember
2008 Sweeney Todd
1985 La Perichole
1997 Guys and Dolls
2009 Carousel
1986 Bless the Bride
1998 Oklahoma!
2010 Beauty and the Beast
1987 White Horse Inn
1999 Somewhere in Time
2012 The Sound of Music
1988 Orpheus in the Underworld
2000 Music Man
2012 The Full Monty
1989 Musical Memories
2001 Broadway Pirates of Penzance
2013 Annie
1990 Oklahoma! & Kismet
2002 Hello Dolly
2014 Guys And Dolls
PATRONS
HONORARY LIFE PATRONS
John Baker
Joan Conway
Marjorie Couzens
Barbara Stark
Pat Frost
Sandra Grace
Sylvia Stables
Joy Weston
Malcolm & Eileen Hodges
Mary Kemp
Tom Wanless
Derek & Sybil Lovelock
Gillian Minter
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS
Pat Ponting
Derek Stark
David Powell
Gill Powell
June Wood
Pat & John Woodward
John Clark
Jane Clark
Have you considered supporting the work of CLOGS by becoming a Patron?
Patrons get priority booking and are kept informed about the news of the
group. If you are interested, please contact our Patrons’ Secretary
Vicky Drew on 01249 443788.
The Charity’s income can be used by or for the
benefit of, the inhabitants of Chippenham for:
• Relief of the aged, sick, disabled or poor
• Provision of facilities for recreation or other
leisure time occupation
Chippenham Borough Lands Charity
“Our past helping your future”
• The advancement of education
• The promotion of any other charitable purpose
For details: www.cblc.org.uk or telephone: 01249 658180, Email: [email protected]
CBLC are pleased and proud to be associated with CLOGS Musical Theatre
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QUALITY work
REASONABLE rates
PROMPT attention
REFERENCES available
Many trades undertaken: painting &
decorating, building work, carpentry,
general repairs etc.
Call on 01249 657034 or 07967 112790
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