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A Message from the Director

Welcome everyone to our Theatre Group’s production of

The original idea of having a Theatre Group was conceived by

Glenwood Carlyon (who now lives near Birmingham) and he and a

group of about ten others began the Colyton Theatre Group in 1974.

They raised money to put on shows by holding jumble sales, coffee

mornings etc. and I am delighted to say the Group has gone from

strength to strength. Thank you to all our founder members for

leaving us such a legacy. We do have one “original” on stage tonight

– Tweedledum a.k.a Dr Mick Askew (you see you can never escape

from our clutches!). I would like to list them all but space prevents me

from doing so.

As it is our 40th year, the committee decided to put on plays, shows

and a pantomime which we have performed in the past, hence the

resurrection of “Alice”. We also have two actors from way back in

2002, namely Derek Wenn playing the King again and Simon Ford

repeating his performance as the Cheshire Cat.

As with most drama groups, we are always looking to swell

our numbers – you're never too young or too old as, on stage

tonight, the age range is from six through to 84! So why not

give it a try yourself. We are a friendly group and you will

be welcomed with open arms - go on – give it a try.

Just let anyone in the group know of your interest and

you could be our next shining star.

Thank you audience for your support and long may it

continue.

Lyn Henley, January 2014

Scenes

ACT ONE

Scene One An English Park on Carnival Day

Scene Two A Lane in Blunderland

Scene Three Garden of the Royal Palace

Scene Four The Cross Roads

Scene Five A Woodland Glade

Interval

of ten minutes.

Refreshments will be served

ACT TWO

Scene One Inside the Royal Kitchen

Scene Two The Cross Road

Scene Three A Woodland Glade

Scene Four The Cross Roads

Scene Five Outside the Mad Hatter’s Cottage

Interval

of 15 minutes for the raffle.

Refreshments will be served.

Matinee, soft drinks only

ACT THREE

Scene One The Garden of the Royal Palace

Scene Two The Cross Roads

Scene Three The Troll’s Lair

Scene Four The Cross Roads

Scene Five The Garden of the Royal Palace

Scene Six An English Park

The Cast in Rehearsal

Cast in Order of Appearance

ALICE Debbie Meakin

WHITE RABBIT Jeff Hutchinson

JOLLY Roger Bagg

PRUNELLA Wendy Cann

HARVEY HACKETT Sandra Henson

RED KING Derek Wenn

RED QUEEN Cynthia Bell

THE DUCHESS Sue Raffill

EXECUTIONER Philip Price

THE TROLL Paul Hannan Sitton

CHESHIRE CAT Simon Ford

TWEEDLE DUM Mick Askew

TWEEDLE DEE Mike Ilsley

MAD HATTER Jerry Parkhouse

DORMOUSE Holly Sweeney

Chorus of Villagers

Playing Cards and Guards:

Aaron Fitzpatrick, Lyn Henley, Natalie

McNeice, Karen Pledger, Jerry Parkhouse,

Holly Sweeney and Michelle Yates

Rabbits

Emily Allen, Holly Eyre, Maia Jenkins,

Alexander McNeice, Ella Sweeny

and Lotte Thorp

Musicians

Piano: TINA PAVELEY

Drums: CLIVE WORMLEIGHTON

Double Bass: MIKE TYLER

Production Team

Producer Susan Fouracre Choreography Jo Sweeney

Stage Manager Hilary Briers assisted by Cathy Ilsley,

Eoin McNeice, Niall McNeice

Properties Margot Sharp Roger Bagg

Prompt Emily Thomas Lighting Justin Sutherland

Graham Cumming Wardrobe Kathryn Mason,

Wendy Cann Margot Sharp

Make-Up & Hair Sue Gardner Jill Mole Sheila Clare

Set Building Terry Palmer Set Painting Alison Page

Poster Simon Ford David Clarke

Programme Simon Ford Roger Bagg

Banners Jacquie McCullough Photography Harriot Fouracre

Publicity Jacquie McCullough Front of House Terry Palmer

Michelle Palmer CTG Volunteers

Chaperones

A big thank you to Wendy Cann and all our

chaperones for their help

The Cobblers

Restaurant With Rooms

Dolphin Street, Colyton,

Devon, EX24 3NA 01297 552825

www.colyton.net thecobblers@talktalk.net

LUNCHES A LA CARTE DINNER

SUNDAY LUNCH CARVERY B&B ACOMODATION

Colyton Pharmacy

Market Place, Colyton Your local independent pharmacy.

new services now

available

Repeat prescription ordering service

Diabetic testing service Cholesterol testing service Blood pressure checking Aids for daily living available

e.g. mobility and bathing products

Medication reviews and healthcare advice

Free asthma inhaler use check

TEL: 01297 552348 There may be a small charge for some of the above services.

Please ask for details

Some of Colyton Theatre Group’s previous Christmas Productions

1979 Sleeping Beauty 1997 Lion, Witch & Wardrobe

1980 Aladdin 1999 Scrooge 1981 Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs 2000 Pied Piper 1982 Ebenezer Scrooge 2001 Cinderella 1983 Rumpelstiltskin 2002 Alice in Blunderland 1984 Pied Piper of Hamelin 2003 Humpty Dumpty 1985 Robinson Crusoe 2004 Red Riding Hood

1987 Pinocchio 2005 Aladdin 1988 Cinderella 2006 Sing a Song of Sixpence 1989 Aladdin 2007 Snow White & Eight Dwarfs 1990 Jack and the Beanstalk 2008 House That Jack Built 1991 Humpty Dumpty 2009 Scrooge 1992 Babes in the Wood 2010 Sinbadaladdin 1993 Aladdin 2011 Cinderella & her Rockafella 1994 Dick Whittington 2012 Wick Dittington 1995 Jungle Book 2014 Alice in Blunderland 1996 Wizard of Oz 2015 Watch this space!

CTG committee

CTG committee

President David Clarke

Chairman Philip Price

Secretary Graham Cumming

Treasurer Jacquie McCullough

and

Cynthia Bell

Lyn Henley

Margot Sharp

Sandra Henson (Play Readings)

Tish Wells (Carnival Representative)

Michael Ilsley (Membership)

Justin Sutherland (Lighting)

If you would like to be involved

with our wonderful theatre group,

please contact: Michael Ilsley ~ Membership Secretary

01297 553735

To keep up with our latest news and forthcoming productions:

You can find us on Facebook, or at our website

colytontheatregroup.org.uk

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Sundays & Bank Holidays 11am - 4pm

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Message from the Chairman

This year Colyton Theatre Group celebrates 40 years as a local amateur dramatic group. To mark this memorable occasion, there will be a celebratory programme, which will include a one-act play at the Exmouth Players Festival in April, the Summer Play in June at Colyton Town Hall, followed by a Youth Special.

Philip Price Chairman

Acknowledgments

Colyton Pharmacy, The Little Shop, Steves Print & Design, Seaton, Pennys Estate Agents, Seaton, and Rousdon Stores for Box Office facilities. St. John Ambulance for their attendance during performances. All our advertisers and sponsors for their support.

Colyton Theatre Group is affiliated to NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association)

This production is a

tribute to Michael Bond The Red Queen… BOO!