White Christmas programme

CHAPELTOWN AND DISTRICT Amateur Operatic Society

Rotherham Civic Theatre

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CHAPELTOWN AND DISTRICT

Amateur Operatic Society

WHITE

CHRISTMAS
BASED UPON THE PARAMOUNT PICTURES FILM.

Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin

Book by David Ives & Paul Blake
ORIGINALSTAGEPRODUCTIONDIRECTEDBYWALTERBOBBIE.WRITTENFORSCREENBYNORMANKRASNA,NORMANPANAMA&MELVINFRANK.

WRITTEN FOR SCREEN BY NORMAN KRASNA, NORMAN PANAMA & MELVIN FRANK. ORCHESTRATIONS: LARRY BLANK, VOCAL & DANCE ARRANGEMENTS: BRUCE POMAHAC

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Welcome

... to our 2017 production of ‘White Christmas’. I’m sure that you
will recognise many of the wonderful songs and music of Irving
Berlin. I would like to thank our advertisers and sponsors for their
support. It is very much appreciated. A big “thank you”, also, to you,
our loyal patrons, for your continued support.
Now all that remains is for me to say “sit back and relax”. We hope
that you enjoy the show and that you then have a safe journey
home.

Mavis Sheldon - President

Hello and welcome to all of our audiences - this year we are de-
lighted to perform for you a show new to CAOS and, indeed, to
the Rotherham Civic Theatre. As some of you will know, the show
isn’t about Christmas but does contain the iconic Bing Crosby song,
‘White Christmas’, which gives the show it’s title. All that’s left to say
is sit back, relax and enjoy the show, which we are sure won’t leave
you feeling cold.

Lee Brammer - Chair

Acknowledgements

Deli Quattro for sponsoring Wednesday’s performance;
Jenkins, Veitch and Nolan Architecture for sponsoring Thursday’s performance;
C & J Motors for sponsoring Saturday’s evening performance;
Steve Mortimer for production photography;
Wortley Road Methodist Church for rehearsal facilities;
Rotherham Civic Theatre Staff for all their help and support;
Liz Clay for programme & poster design;
Royal British Legion, Chapeltown, for banner display facilities;
Dixie at Heart FM for his support.

Please note that smoking, photography and recording are prohibited in the auditorium.
Please show your consideration for all members of the audience by turning off mobile phones, pagers,
digital watch alarms etc. before the start of the performance and by keeping all unwanted noise &
disruption to a minimum.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SMOKE WILL BE USED IN THIS PRODUCTION

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Our thanks to Anthony Palmer for sponsoring this page

The Story

On Christmas Eve, 1944, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis are
entertaining General Waverley and the troops on the
Western Front. Fast forward 10 years and they are still
performing - this time as big stars on the Ed Sullivan
show. Meanwhile, The Haynes Sisters, Betty and Judy, are
preparing for their own show. Judy has persuaded Bob and
Phil to see them and hopes this could be their big break.
Phil and Judy immediately hit it off - Bob and Betty less so
although there is clearly a spark between them. Phil and
Judy decide a little matchmaking is in order.
The next day, the boys head for their holiday in Florida
but, when Betty and Judy appear, Bob realises he has been
tricked and they are actually on the train to Vermont where
the girls are booked to play at an inn. When they arrive,
though, their contract has been cancelled. Because the
weather is so warm, the inn is empty except for the owner,
his grandaughter, Susan, and Martha, the concierge - and
the owner is none other than General Waverley.
It is clear that the inn is struggling financially so Bob and
Phil, seeing a way to pay back the general for all he did for
them during the war, decide to try out their new show at
the inn to attract some customers. After a promising start,
things begin to go awry. Misunderstandings abound and
Betty, believing Bob is plotting to buy the inn, decides to go
back to New York.
When Bob discovers Betty has left, he goes after her but,
because he doesn’t understand why she is angry with him,
he is unable to win her over. Later, Betty discovers that
what she thought was a plot to buy the inn was actually
Bob organising members of the General’s old troops to
come and see the show. She realises she has made a terrible
mistake and reurns to Vermont.
The time has come for the big show. Martha has persuaded
the General to wear his old army uniform and he is surprised
and moved when the men from 151st division arrive. All is
falling into place. Not only have Bob and Betty made up,
Phil and Judy are engaged and, to add the final touch, it
starts to snow.

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The Company
Director ......................................................................................... Jan Jackson
Musical Director........................................................................ Peter Piper
Choreographer ..................................................................... Gail Renshaw
Choreographer’s Assistants ............ Claire Clayton, Katie Palmer
Stage Managers ............................... Debbie Shepherd, Ben Jackson
Assistant Stage Manager ........................................... Steve Mortimer
Stage Crew .............. Steve Atkinson, Tom Barlow, Steve Clayton

Matt Copley, Chelsea Daughtry-Gavin
Lewis Deighton, Martin Farthing

Carl Gregory, Reese Harrison, John Hilton
Jenni Newton-Smith, Craig Palmer

Kevin Palmer, Tony Rice, Louise Walsingham
Properties Manager ......................................................... Richard Banks
Wardrobe Manager ........................................................ Mavis Sheldon
Wardrobe & Make Up ........................ Geoff Fellows, Julia Hughes

Angela Jackson, Yvonne Ogden
Gail Renshaw, Muriel Stonehewer
Prompt ........................................................................................ Julia Hughes
Rehearsal Pianist ............................................................ David Nettleton
Scenery and Props Hire ................................................ Scenic Projects
Costumes ............................................................ Lichfield Costume Hire
Lighting ..............................................................................Damien Gwatkin
Sound ......................................................................................... Stage Struck

We are always pleased to welcome Orchestra
new members to the society and,
if you don’t want to go on stage, MD/Bass Guitar/Guitar............. Peter Piper
there are plenty of other ways to get Keyboards ............................... Geoff Allenack
involved. Why not come along to a Percussion ............................. David Nettleton
rehearsal and meet us. We are a very
friendly society and promise to make Chaperones
you welcome. Martin Cawton
We rehearse on Weds, 7.45pm at Malcolm Hughes
Wortley Road Methodist Church Heather Learmonth
(School Room), High Green, Sheffield,
S35 4LU. Dawn Rice
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The Production Team

JAN JACKSON - DIRECTOR
Jan has performed since she was three and has taken many
principal roles, including her favourite part, ‘Peggy Sawyer’, in
‘42nd Street’. Most were with CAOS but she has also performed
with other societies, including Dukinfield AODS, Endellion TC and
Woodseats MTC. She became CAOS Director in 2006 but has
often found herself back on stage as a last minute ‘stand-in’ and is
the first to admit she rather enjoys it.
PETER PIPER - MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Peter played bass guitar for CAOS productions from 2006 until
2013 and in 2012 and 2013 was also MD. He has worked with local
societies Woodseats, Splinters, Sheffield Teachers, Croft, Maltby
and many more. He has been a member of several local bands and
has toured the English Theatres with The Rock’n’Roll Travelling
Theatre Company performing in his own production of ‘Not Fade
Away’ - The Buddy Holly Story.
GAIL RENSHAW - CHOREOGRAPHER
Gail first joined CAOS as a young dancer and was with us for five
years, during which time she played the part of ‘Greta’ in ‘The
Dancing Years’. She went on to become a professional dancer
before opening her own dance school in Ecclesfield. She returned
to CAOS in 2001 to choreograph ‘Anything Goes’ and she has
been our Choreographer ever since. She has been busy recently
helping our cast brush up their skills at her adult tap classes.
DEBBIE SHEPHERD & BEN JACKSON - STAGE MANAGERS
Debbie has performed in amateur theatre since the age of 15
playing numerous lead roles with her favourites being ‘Gigi’, ‘Eliza’
in ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘Maria’ in ‘The Sound Of Music’. She has
directed several shows, including ‘Sweet Charity’ when she also
played the leading role! She has been on the props team with
CAOS since 2011 and played ‘Cousin Nettie’ for us in her favourite
show, ‘Carousel’.
Ben has been a playing member since 2001 and has played a
number of principal parts. He is on stage again this year and you
can read more about him in the cast profiles.

Our thanks to Angela Jackson for sponsoring this page in memory of her husband, & former CAOS MD, Geoff Jackson.



The Best Things Happen While You Dance

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Act One

Scene 1: Somewhere on the Western front of World War II - Christmas Eve, 1944
Happy Holiday.................................................................................... Bob, Phil and Sheldrake
White Christmas ................................................................. Bob, Phil, Sheldrake and GI’s
Scene 2: The Ed Sullivan Show 1954
Happy Holiday/Let Yourself Go ..................................... Bob, Phil and the Chorus
Scene 3: Backstage - after the broadcast; Backstage at Jimmy’s nightclub
Love And The Weather .......................................................................................... Bob, Betty
Scene 4: Jimmy’s Back Room - later that evening
Sisters .......................................................................................................................... Betty and Judy
The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing ....... Phil, Judy and Quintet
Scene 5: A train car - later that night
Snow...... Phil, Judy, Bob, Betty, Snoring Man, Mrs. Snoring Man and Passengers
Scene 6: The front desk of the Columbia Inn in Vermont - later
What Can You Do With A General ................................... Martha, Bob and Phil
Scene 7: The barn rehearsal hall - the next day
Let Me Sing And I’m Happy ......................................................................................... Martha
Scene 8: The front porch of the inn - that night
Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep ......................................... Bob and Betty
Scene 9: Ralph Sheldrake’s office, New York; Martha’s switchboard - morning
Scene 10: The barn rehearsal hall - later that day
Blue Skies ...................................................................................................... Bob and the Chorus

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Act Two

Scene 1: On stage in the barn theatre - the next day
I Love A Piano ........................................................................... Phil, Judy and the Chorus

Scene 2: Betty’s room at the inn - soon after
Falling Out Of Love Can Be Fun .................................. Martha, Betty and Judy
Scene 3: The barn rehearsal hall - shortly after
Sisters (Reprise) ..................................................................................................... Bob and Phil
Scene 4: The Regency Room, New York - the next evening
Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me/
How Deep Is The Ocean .................................................................................... Betty, Bob
Scene 5: The Ed Sullivan Show - the evening after
The Old Man ................................................................................................. Bob and Chorus
Scene 6: The front desk of the Columbia Inn - the next day
Let Me Sing And I’m Happy (Reprise) .................................................................... Susan
Scene 7: Backstage at the barn theatre - that evening, Christmas Eve
How Deep Is The Ocean (Reprise) ........................................................ Betty and Bob
The Old Man (Reprise) ........................................... Bob, Phil, Sheldrake and Chorus
White Christmas ........................................................................................... The Company
Scene 8: Curtain Call
I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm ............................................. The Company

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The Cast

Bob Wallace .................................................................. David Clayton
Phil Davis ............................................................................ Jonny White
Betty Haynes ................................................. Kerry Masson-Wilson
Judy Haynes ....................................................................... Olivia Fisher
Gen. Henry Waverly................................................ Michael Parker
Martha Watson ...................................................... Lynne Pilkington
Susan Waverly ............................................ Poppy Croydon-Smith
Ralph Sheldrake ................................................................ Ben Jackson
Mike ................................................................................... Lee Brammer
Rita ............................................................................. Kerrie Broughton
Rhoda ................................................................................... Amy Palmer
Ezekiel Foster .................................................................... Ben Jackson
Tessie ......................................................................... Andrea Woolston
Jimmy ............................................................................ Anthony Palmer
Mrs Snoring Man ................................................................ Darrell Re
Mr Snoring Man .......................................................... Lee Brammer
Cigarette Girl ................................................................ Lorraine Wild
Train Conductor ............................................................... Julie Palmer
Dance Captain ............................................................. Claire Clayton
Announcer ............................................................................... Fay Banks
Seamstress ....................................................................... Joanne Nolan
Assistant Seamstress ................................................... Jemma Nolan
Sheldrake’s Secretary ................................................. Connie Grice
Chorus/Wallace & Davis Dancers
Fay Banks, Lee Brammer, Simon Cant, Claire Clayton,
Karen Cocker, Claire Fisher, Connie Grice, Ben Jackson,
Jan Jackson, Kim Lord, Jemma Nolan, Joanne Nolan,
Anthony Palmer, Julie Palmer, Katie Palmer, Darrell Re,
Lorraine Wild, Andrea Woolston.
Children
Joe Cawton, Preston Croydon-Smith, Hannah Dalton,
Daniel Jackson, Alistair Learmonth-Bray, Lucy Rice,
Ava Richards, Melissa Wilson.

Signed Performance on Wednesday by

Stacey Marshall

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FAY BANKS LEE BRAMMER
Fay performed with Scissett Lee first joined CAOS over 25
Stage Door Theatre Company years ago, when he was just
from the age of 9 - until 14, & the video of one of his
university and travel took her earliest performances, in a
away from her hobby at 19. In cabaret show, continues to
2012, She moved to Sheffield entertain us, although probably
and joined CAOS. She played for all the wrong reasons! He
‘Carrie’ in our production of ‘Carousel’ in 2014 has played a number of principal parts and
and particularly enjoyed ‘flying’ as ‘Jane’ in our his favourite to date has been ‘Fidel’ in our
2015 production, ‘The Witches Of Eastwick’. production of ‘The Witches Of Eastwick’ in 2015.
His favourite show, though, is ’Me And My Girl’.

KERRIE BROUGHTON SIMON CANT
Mum of two and former Simon has been performing
barrister, Kerrie, now owns a for more than 20 years, with
business running sewing and several different societies, and
craft workshops but she has has played a variety of parts
been tap dancing since she was - from villainous ‘Jigger Craigin’
six. She joined CAOS for our in ‘Carousel’ to the camp
production of ‘Singin’ In The character ‘Cousin Montague’
Rain’ last year and is loving dancing to Gail’s in ‘The Slipper And The Rose’. He has taken
choreography and being part of the CAOS principal parts in a number of shows for CAOS
family. during that time.

DAVID CLAYTON CLAIRE CLAYTON
After a childhood filled with Theatre has been a large part
music and singing, David came of Claire’s life from a young
to Sheffield and, during his first age, starting out as a dancer
job as a teacher, was invited and progressing to lead roles
by Julie Palmer to join CAOS. in a number of productions
Some ten years later, he’s with both CAOS and other
still here and now runs CAOS societies. Now, as well as
Academy which he loves. He joined us in 2006 performing, Claire is choregrapher for our
for ‘Me And My Girl’ and his favourite show so junior Academy and has also assisted our
far is ‘Copacabana’. choreographer for White Christmas.

KAREN CORKER CLAIRE FISHER
Karen joined CAOS last year Before joining CAOS, Claire
and helped backstage with had last been on stage over 30
props but this is her first earlier when she used to take
onstage appearance. She is a part in variety shows & farces.
Detective in the police and has She loves musicals, especially
served for 23 years. She now her favourite, ‘Chicago’, and
trains other officers and this decided to come along to
gave her the confidence to try something new. CAOS after enjoying a night out with some of
Despite some self doubt, she says she was made our members. In her other life, she owns & runs
really welcome, has made new friends and a coffee shop in Chapeltown with her daughter.
learned so much.

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OLIVIA FISHER CONNIE GRICE
Olivia loves the theatre as a Connie has always loved
place to let out all her excess musicals & theatre and is
energy & make new friends. studying performing arts at
She took part in ‘Rent’ & ‘Jekyll university after completing a
And Hyde’ at University and Musical Theatre Diploma at
has played ‘Ida’ in ‘Honk’ with college. She joined CAOS to
Wentworth Youth Theatre and fulfil her dream of being on
‘Ariel’ in ‘The Little Mermaid’ at the Edinburgh stage and has also performed in the Edinburgh
Fringe Festival. She joined CAOS in 2015 after Fringe Festival with school. She understudied
taking a break to focus on her studies & her for ‘Julie’ in ‘Carousel’ & would love to play a
café business, ‘Chappuccino’, in Chapeltown. principal role in one of CAOS’ shows.

BEN JACKSON KIM LORD
Ben has worked with a number Musical Theatre has always
of other theatre groups, been a part of Kim’s life and
including Woodseats MTS, she has danced since she
Endellion TC & Dukinfield was just five years old. She
AODS in Manchester, and has originally joined CAOS for
played several principal parts. ‘Copacabana’ in 2009 but
His favourite role, though, has took time away from the stage
been ‘Sir John’ in our 2006 production, ‘Me & to get married and have her two daughters,
My Girl’, which he also counts as his favourite Alexa & Rosie. She was delighted to come back
show. As well as performing on stage, Ben keeps to CAOS last year, especially as ‘Singin’ In The
busy as society Stage Manager. Rain’ is a favourite of hers.

KERRY MASSON-WILSON JEMMA NOLAN
Kerry studied performing Jemma joined CAOS in 2010
arts at college and then for our 2011 show, ‘Half A
university. She has played Sixpence’ just as soon as she
‘Nancy’ in ‘Oliver’, ‘Ado Annie’ was old enough! She has been
in ‘Oklahoma’, ‘Kate’ in ‘Kiss dancing since the age of four
Me Kate’ and ‘Evillene’ in ‘The - on ice and off - and she
Wiz’ but her favourite musical would love to play ‘Velma’ in
role was ‘Sukie’ in CAOS’ production of ‘The ‘Chicago’. As well as dancing, she loves to play
Witches Of Eastwick’ in 2015 because ‘flying’ was rugby and train her border collie in her spare
so much fun! Her day job is a drama teacher so time off work.
drama is pretty much her everyday life.

JOANNE NOLAN AMY PALMER
Joanne joined CAOS in 2004 Amy has been singing and
but she has been taking part dancing since she was just
in musical productions since three years old and was one
the age of 13. Her favourite of the first members to come
part is ‘Carrie’ in ‘Carousel’, through to the adult society
which is her favourite show. from our Academy. In her first
Whatever the show, though, year as an adult member, she
she still loves the buzz she gets every time she took part in her favourite show, ‘Annie’, when
is preparing to go on stage. When she is not she played the part of the ‘Star To Be’, and, in
performing, Joanne is busy in her Sheffield cafe, 2015, she played ‘Jennifer’ in ‘The Witches Of
‘Deli Quattro’. Eastwick’.

Our thanks to Connie Grice for sponsoring this page

ANTHONY PALMER JULIE PALMER
This show will be Anthony’s CAOS has become very much
eighth time as a cast member, a family hobby for Julie as,
but he has been around & once again, she is on stage
about for ten years, helping with several family members
out both front of house and whilst other members of her
backstage. His favourite parts family are backstage and
have been ‘Doodle’ in ‘Bugsy front of house. As well as a
Malone’, which is also his favourite show, playing member in CAOS’ adult society, Julie
and ‘Bundles’ which he played in our 2013 has been involved with CAOS Academy since its
production of ‘Annie’. foundation.

KATIE PALMER MICHAEL PARKER
Katie enjoyed dancing and Michael joined CAOS over
performing as part of the 35 years ago, following his
Sharon Berry dance school parents who were both playing
from a young age. She was members, and he has played
lucky enough to dance in many principal parts over the
four pantomimes at Sheffield years - including one of his
Lyceum Theatre and, in 2015, dream roles, ‘Alfie Doolittle’ in
was part of the volunteer cast performing with ‘My Fair Lady’, which he played for us in 2007.
‘Take That’ at the Sheffield Arena. She joined He has recently been working as an extra and
CAOS in 2016 and is delighted to be able to made it onto ‘Coronation Street’ which has
continue dancing. always been an ambition.

LYNNE PILKINGTON JONNY WHITE
Lynne has been with CAOS for Jonny has been with CAOS
over 35 years and counts her since 2013 and says it has been
best moment as getting her ‘quite a journey’. Of his five
first leading part. Although she years with the society, last year
particularly enjoyed playing was a particular favourite as he
‘Gladys’ in ‘Copacabana’, her played one of his dream roles,
favourite part is ‘Lina Lamont’, ‘Don Lockwood’, in ‘Singin’ In
which she played in our 2002 show, ‘Singin’ In The Rain’. He is thoroughly enjoying playing the
The Rain’, as it gave her plenty of opportunity fun part of ‘Phil Davis’ this year and he is even
to use her comedy talent. ‘Singin’ in The Rain’ & hoping for some snow!
‘The Dancing Years’ are her favourite shows.

LORRAINE WILD ANDREA WOOLSTON
Lorraine enjoyed dancing from Andrea has been with CAOS
a young age and, after a short since 2002 but joined her
break, she joined Parkgate, & first amateur society, Derby
Phoenix, Operatic Societies Gilbert & Sullivan, at the age
where she played several small of 14. She has loved taking part
parts. She first joined CAOS in a wide variety of shows and
in 2003 and her favourite enjoys both rehearsals and the
show is ‘Me And My Girl’. Her youngest son performance. Her favourite with CAOS was ‘The
shares her passion for the stage and will soon be Witches Of Eastwick’ when she played ‘Greta
performing in ‘Hairspray’ and ‘The King And I’. Neff’. She has also been working on her dancing
at our choreographer’s adult tap classes.

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POPPY CROYDON-SMITH
Poppy has danced since the age of 4 and would like to thank
her dance teachers, Miss Nicholson, Miss Lauren & Miss Kelly, for
nurturing her love of dance. She has been a member of CAOS
Academy for three years and is excited to get the part of ‘Dorothy’
in their next production, ‘The Wizard Of Oz’. Poppy is very happy to
be given the opportunity to play ‘Susan’ as there is nothing she likes
more than being on stage, acting and singing her heart out,

Joe Cawton Preston Croydon-Smith Hannah Dalton Daniel Jackson

Alistair Learmonth-Bray Lucy Rice Ava Richards Melissa Wilson

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Entertaining The Troops

At the start of our story, Bob and Phil are names like Marlene Deitrich, Fred Astaire, John
‘entertaining the troops’ during World War Wayne, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby and Bob
II. They were most likely part of ‘The United Hope (pictured here) and many, many more.
Service Organizations’ usually known as simply Marilyn Monroe even took time out from her
the USO. The USO was founded
in 1941, as a way to boost morale honeymoon to entertain troops in
through entertainment and Korea and Bob Hope appeared in
Hollywood happily sent its 199 shows. He made his last tour
biggest stars to combat zones
to perform for the troops. in 1990, aged 87, visiting troops
The list of entertainers in Saudi Arabia. The USO
reads like a who’s who of has provided entertainment
Hollywood and includes for soldiers on active duty
for more than 75 years and
continues to do so today.

The Society

PRESIDENT: Mrs M. A. Sheldon CHAIR ....................................................... Lee Brammer
VICE PRESIDENTS: G. B. Dawson, TREASURER ............................................ Claire Clayton
M. Hughes, A. Jackson, M. Law HOUSE MANAGER ............................ Tony Rice
LIFE MEMBERS: G. B. Dawson, MARKETING MANAGER ................ Lee Brammer
J. Hughes, M. Hughes, J. Jackson, SPONSORSHIP & FUNDRAISING... Andrea Woolston
M. A. Sheldon LIBRARIAN & REGISTRAR ............... Ben Jackson
SECRETARY: SOCIAL SECRETARY ........................... Joanne Nolan
Mrs Julia Hughes STAGE MANAGER .............................. Ben Jackson
“Vazon” WARDROBE ........................................... Mavis Sheldon
17, Hague Lane, PROPERTIES ............................................ Richard Banks
High Green Sheffield. PROMPT .................................................. Julia Hughes
S35 4HA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Lee Brammer, Claire Clayton,
Tel & Fax 0114 284 8381 Julia Hughes, Ben Jackson, Jan Jackson, Joanne Nolan,
Mavis Sheldon, Doris Stow, Andrea Woolston

Patronage

WEDNESDAY
The Worshipful the Mayor of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough
(Councillor Lyndsay Pitchley) and guest.
Deli Quattro (performance sponsor).

THURSDAY
Mr Leslie Smith (NODA District 5 Representative) and guest.
Jenkins, Veitch and Nolan Architecture (performance sponsor).

SATURDAY MATINEE
The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Sheffield
(Councillor Denise Fox) and consort (Mr. Terry Fox).
Councillor Kathleen Grainger (Chair of Ecclesfield Parish Council) and guest.

SATURDAY EVENING
C & J Motors (performance sponsors).

Obituary

It is with great sadness we report the death of a former life member of CAOS, June Dawson. June
was a member of the society for over half a century, having joined us back in the 1950’s. Although
she never performed on stage, she was a committed and hard-working member throughout her
time with us. She started by helping out on the make up and wardrobe team then acted as Ticket
Secretary, Treasurer and, finally, Society Chair until she retired in 2006. She died peacefully a few
weeks ago after a long illness. Our thoughts are with her husband, Bryan, also a life member of
CAOS, and all her family

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age ranges, NODA member societies meet the needs of all levels of both that contribute to the success
performers, whether dramatic, dance or musical, and those involved backstage, of amateur theatre, as well as
front of house or in society administration. encouraging appreciation of
To achieve its aims NODA is divided into eleven regions, each headed by the sector by participants and
a regional councillor who sits on the national council (ruling body of the audiences alike.

Association), and supported by a network of regional representatives and Aims:
officials. These volunteers are the vital link to the grass roots of the Association;
the amateur theatre groups themselves and their members. • To give a shared voice to
To provide support and assistance to these volunteers the Association is
administered from its office in Peterborough by a knowledgeable and friendly amateur theatre
staff who can deal with any enquiry about amateur theatre.
Membership of NODA provides theatre groups and individuals with a wide • To help amateur societies
range of benefits including access to NODA’s advice service at national and
regional level, as well as representation to government, access to funding and individuals achieve the
agencies, direct access to rights holders and the media as well as access to highest standards of best
regional and national conferences, workshops and seminars to help share practice and performance
information on best practice. NODA holds an annual residential Summer
School (with bursaries available) offering training from professional tutors in a • To provide leadership and

advice to enable amateur
theatre to tackle the
challenges and opportunities
of the 21st century

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 HEADQUARTERS
NODA also holds an annual national and regional 15, The Metro Centre, Woodston,
programme and poster competition to encourage high Peterborough, PE2 7UH.
standards in design. Tel: 01733 374790
Through its trading arm, NODA Limited members Email: [email protected]
have access to a varied range of products and services Web: www.noda.org.uk
including insurance for both societies and individuals, Patron: The Lord Lloyd-Webber

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 NORTH EAST
NODA branded merchandise. As a rights holder NODA Councillor: [email protected]
Limited has 150 pantomimes by leading authors as well Secretary: [email protected]
as a growing catalogue of plays and musicals. District 6 Rep: [email protected]

NODA LONG SERVICE AWARDS

The National Operatic & Dramatic Association (NODA) makes awards to commemorate long
service to the amateur stage. Current members of CAOS holding such awards are -
65 year - Mavis Sheldon.
60 year Diamond Bar - Bryan Dawson.
55 year - Julia Hughes.
35 year - Jan Jackson, Michael Parker, Lynne Pilkington,
Joanne Nolan, Yvonne Ogden.
30 year - Elizabeth Clay, Malcolm Hughes, Doris Stow,
Andrea Woolston.
25 year Medal - Ben Jackson, Muriel Stonehewer, Lorraine Wild.
15 year Badge - Lee Brammer, Claire Clayton.
10 year Badge - Julie Palmer.

Commendation Award for services rendered - Angela Jackson, Geoff Fellows.

Our thanks to Julia & Malcolm Hughes for sponsoring this page



1924 - Highwayman Love 1960 - Castle In Spain 1987 - The Desert Song
1925 - The Mikado 1961 - White Horse Inn 1988 - The Music Man
1926 - Merrie England 1962 - Rose Marie 1989 - Carousel
1927 - The Gondoliers 1963 - Love From Judy 1990 - White Horse Inn
1928 - Yeoman Of The Guard 1964 - Annie Get Your Gun 1991 - Calamity Jane
1929 - The Mikado 1965 - South Pacific 1992 - Flower Drum Song
1930 - Dorothy 1966 - The Pajama Game 1993 - Love From Judy
1931 - Floradora 1967 - Oklahoma 1994 - My Fair Lady
1932 - A Country Girl 1968 - Carousel 1995 - Meet Me In St Louis
1933 - Our Miss Gibbs 1969 - No! No! Nanette 1996 - Annie get Your Gun
1934 - The Arcadians 1970 - Calamity Jane 1997 - Half A Sixpence
1935 - The Mousme 1970 - Grab Me A Gondola 1998 - Guys And Dolls
1937 - Rio Rita 1971 - Bless The Bride 1999 - The Boy Friend
1938 - Rose Marie 1972 - The King And I 2000 - 42nd Street
1939 - The Desert Song 1972 - Salad Days 2001 - Anything Goes
1940 - No productions 1973 - Finian’s Rainbow 2002 - Singin’ In The Rain
1946 - during this time 1974 - My Fair Lady 2003 - Crazy For You
1947 - Blossom Time 1975 - The Sound of Music 2004 - Calamity Jane
1948 - The Vagabond King 1976 - Viva Mexico! 2005 - Viva Mexico!
1949 - Virginia 1977 - The Dancing Years 2006 - Me And My Girl
1950 - Lilac Domino 1977 - Aladdin 2007 - My Fair Lady
1951 - Floradora 1978 - The King And I 2008 - Hello, Dolly!
1952 - Good Night Vienna 1979 - Fiddler On The Roof 2009 - Copacabana
1953 - Sunny 1980 - Viva Mexico! 2010 - Bugsy Malone
1954 - Wild Violets 1981 - Call Me Madam 2011 - Half A Sixpence
1955 - The Quaker Girl 1982 - Flower Drum Song 2012 - The Pajama Game
1956 - Magyar Melody 1983 - The Sound Of Music 2013 - Annie
1957 - No! No! Nanette 1984 - The Dancing Years 2014 - Carousel
1958 - Tulip Time 1985 - South Pacific 2015 - The Witches Of Eastwick
1959 - The New Moon 1986 - Oklahoma 2016 - Singin’ In The Rain

Youth Academy

Academy For 8-16 year olds

Every Wednesday 6.15 - 7.30pm
High Green Methodist Church Hall

Tel 07725 046262 for more details

If you are interested in Acting, Singing, Dancing and Socialising, why not come along.
You are welcome to join us for a few weeks before making a commitment.

Our thanks to David & Claire for sponsoring this page for their daughter, Eliza

The Lantern Theatre
Sheffield, S7 1NF

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6th-8th July 2017
Curtain 7.30pm

(Sat Matinee 3.00pm)

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C CHAPELTOWN AND DISTRICT Amateur Operatic SocietyY

AJLAANMEIT

Rotherham Civic Theatre

10th - 14th April 2018

01709 823621

Curtain 7:15pm
Sat Matinee 2:15pm
Adults: £14.00, Concessions: £13.00, All tickets for Tuesday’s performance – £10.00 only

Adapted by RONALD HANMER and PHIL PARK
From the stage play by CHARLES K. FREEMAN after WARNER BROS. film written by JAMES O’HANLON
Lyrics by PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER Music by SAMMY FAIN

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk