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BRADFORDIANS DRAMATIC SOCIETY
in conjunction with
ST LAURENCE COMMUNITY THEATRE
A beautiful, touching and poetic adaptation of this modern
classic. A production to delight and engage the whole family as Laurie Lee's
vivid memories of childhood in a remote Cotswold village are recreated on stage
with stunning simplicity. Brilliantly underscored with live music throughout
to set your feet tapping and to stir the emotions from sadness to laughter.
Come and join the young Laurie Lee on his first day at school, meet the two
Grannies, 'Er-Down-Under' and 'Er-Up-Top'. Follow the charabanc to Weston-Super-Mare
and wonder at the Parochial Church tea entertainment.
Be part of a timeless place on the verge of change.
Thanks to all who attended the auditions. We were very impressed by the quality of acting we saw during the improvisations and readings. It is always difficult to select from so much obvious talent.
The cast is; -
| Laurie Lee | Andrew Butterworth | Mother | Helen Sanders | |
| Loll | Harry Riddle | Marge | Jess Samuel | |
| Doth | Anna Rowlands | Phyll | Kirsty Callaghan | |
| Tony | Oscar Lewis | Jack | Andrew Moffat | |
| Assistant Teacher | Georgia Lewis | Crabby B | Julie Davies | |
| Spadge Hopkins | Tom Kingdon | Walt Kerry | Ian Harding | |
| Uncle Sid/Bus Driver | Ian Harding | Miss Wardley | Vanessa Callard | |
| Granny Wallon | Baranie Millais | Granny Trill | Maggie Moat-Dobson | |
| Mr Davies | Phil Courage | Mrs Davies | Beryl Baggs | |
| Vincent | Phil Chambers | Squire | Simon Green | |
| Grave Digger/Sexton | David Gosling | Gardner | Jason Bamford | |
| Miss Pimsbury | Liz Sieze | Baroness | Freda Ferne | |
| Jo | Poppy Riddle | Rosie | Karen Cook | |
| Vicar | Ed Corrin | |||
| Passengers/Villagers: Frances Hopwood, Lada Dungworth, David Roe, Mo Churchward, Lottie Sheppard, Tom Davies, Lucy Callaghan, Ailsa Cameron, Michael Little, Lauren Callaghan & Georgina Hawke. | ||||
Musicians: John Dipper and Michael Beeke
Rehearsals are under way the actors have experienced a range of games, tasks
& improvisations designed, we hope, to make this a happy & successful
'ensemble' production, working with a minimal set involving a large ramp &
wide thrust stage - Jim is already at work on this. On the last performance
night we are planning to offer a picnic of hot pasties, a selection of salads
& flagons of cider to wash it all down for our audience before the play.
Throughout the play music is a vital accompaniment to the lyricism of Laurie
Lee's portrayal of his early life in the village of Slad & we are presently
in discussion with a local folk group, who may be persuaded to join out motley
crew, providing not only music throughout the production but some pre-performance
entertainment to warm the cockles of our hearts on a cold February night and
transport us all back to the early days of rural life in a Gloucestershire village.
If you are not in the cast or roped into helping backstage or FOH we look forward
to your support out there in the audience, making sure our cast of 38 play to
full houses.
From the directors Jenny Riddle & John O'Brien
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