2018 Calamity Jane Programme

C YCHAPELTOWN AND DISTRICT Amateur Operatic Society

Rotherham Civic Theatre

ALAMIT
JANE

10th - 14th April 2018

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C CHAPELTOWN AND DISTRICTY

Amateur Operatic Society
10th - 14th April 2018

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ALAMIT
JANE

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
Our thanks to Anthony Palmer for sponsoring this page in memory of his Grandma Beryl Palmer



WELCOME

... to our 2018 production, ‘Calamity Jane’. This is the
fourth time in our history that we have performed this
well known & popular show. It has so many great songs—
from the lovely ‘Secret Love’ to the rip-roaring ‘Deadwood
Stage’. This year we have another graduate from CAOS
Academy joining the adult society. We wish him a long
& happy association with us. We would like to say a huge
“Thank You” to our sponsors & advertisers and to you, our
loyal patrons, for your continued support. We hope that
you enjoy the show & that you have a safe journey home.

Mavis Sheldon - President

Hello and welcome to Deadwood! ‘Calamity Jane’ is one
of the best known musical films of all time, made famous
by Doris Day who played the title role. This stage version
was last performed by CAOS 14 years ago! This year it has
been wonderful to see lots of new faces join us, and I am
sure you will agree that they have, with everyone else
on stage and off, worked incredibly hard to provide you
with a fantastic show. Let’s hope they have an amazing
time this week!
Our 2019 production will be ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’,
a brand new show for us. Tickets are on sale now so
please call at the box office before you leave as it’s sure
to be a spectacular show! In the meantime relax and
have a “whip-crack-away” of a time.

Lee Hilton-Brammer - Chair

Acknowledgements

Jenkins, Veitch and Nolan Architecture for sponsoring Thursday’s performance;
C& J Motors for sponsoring Saturday’s evening performance;
Steve Mortimer for rehearsal and profile photographs;
Craig Palmer for show photographs;
Wortley Road Methodist Church for rehearsal facilities;
Rotherham Civic Theatre Staff for all their help and support;
Liz Clay for artwork and programme design;
Frankie Tilbrook and Timmy the Horse for publicity photographs;
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 THERE WILL BE A NUMBER OF GUNSHOTS IN THIS PRODUCTION

Our thanks to Mavis Sheldon and Ben & Daniel Jackson for sponsoring this page

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The Story

“You’re a great one to have around in a calamity” said a Major to Jane once, and that’s
how she got her name. Now she runs the stagecoach in and out of Deadwood City. She
dresses like a man, totes a gun and, after every journey, has a tall story to tell about the
number of Indians she has shot. As our story begins, she has just got into town and heads
for the local saloon.
At ‘The Golden Garter’, Henry Miller, the proprietor, thinks he has engaged an actress,
Frances Fryer, and is expecting her to arrive on the stagecoach. He hopes her turn
will really draw in the townsmen who have been mooning over big city star, Adelaide
Adams. No actress arrives, though, only a young song & dance man, Fran-cis Fryer. Afraid
the audience will turn ugly when their promised actress doesn’t appear, he persuades
Fryer to impersonate a woman for his act. When the crowd see through his disguise,
Calamity quells the impending riot by promising to bring Adelaide from Chicago.
In Chicago, Calamity mistakes Adelaide’s dresser, Katie Brown, for the star and Katie goes
along to Deadwood, hoping to grab her own chance for stardom. After something of a
false start, Katie is a hit and is soon the toast of the town in her own right.
Among Katie’s admirers are Wild Bill Hickock and Lieutenant Danny Gilmartin. This
doesn’t please Calamity who has long had a soft spot for Danny herself. Because Calamity
is a good friend, Katie supresses her own feelings for Danny and presses him to take
Calamity to the upcoming dance at Fort Scully. In the end, they go as a foursome and
Calamity, in some borrowed finery, is the belle of the ball. Danny, though, still has eyes
only for Katie and when Calamity finds them together she flies into a rage and orders
Katie out of Deadwood at gunpoint. Bill takes her away before she makes even more of
a fool of herself and, in consoling each other, they realise that their own friendship has
become something more. Calamity then regrets her behaviour and when Danny tells
them Katie has already left Deadwood, she is off in a flash to bring her back for a triple
(yes, triple!) wedding.

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The Company

Director ....................................................................................................................... Jan Jackson
Musical Director ..................................................................................................... Peter Piper
Choreographer ................................................................................................... Gail Renshaw
Choreographer’s Assistants ......................................... Claire Clayton, Katie Palmer
Stage Manager....................................................................................................... Ben Jackson
Show Stage Manager....................................................................................... Laura Palmer
Assistant Stage Manager ......................................................................... Steve Mortimer
Stage Crew ................................. Grant Booth, Lewis Deighton, Mick Hindmarch,

Pete O’Callaghan, Craig Palmer, Kevin Palmer,
Michael Parker, Glenn Somerset

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 .............................................................................. Border Studios
Costumes........................................................................................... Lichfield Costume Hire
Lighting ......................................................................................... Rotherham Civic Theatre
Sound ........................................................................................................................ Stage Struck

Orchestra

MD/Bass Guitar/Guitar ............. Peter Piper
Keyboards ................................ Geoff Allanach
Percussion .............................. David Nettleton
Piano............................................ Catherine Eyre
We are always pleased to welcome new members to the society and, if you don’t want
to go on stage, there are plenty of other ways to get involved. Why not come along
to a rehearsal and meet us. We are a very friendly society and promise to make you
welcome. We rehearse on Weds, 7.45pm at Wortley Road Methodist Church (School
Room), High Green, Sheffield, S35 4LU.
For more information contact our secretary or visit www.chapeltownoperatic.org

Our thanks to Muriel and Yvonne for sponsoring this page



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 has been playing bass guitar for CAOS productions since
2006 and this is is fifth show with us as 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.
BEN JACKSON - STAGE MANAGER
Ben has been a playing member since 2001 taking a number
of principal parts. He became Society Stage Manager in 2008
for our production of ‘Hello Dolly’ but has continued as a
performer with someone stepping in as acting stage manager
for the week of the show. This year that role will be covered
by Laura Palmer. Ben is on stage again this year and you can
read more about his playing career in the cast profiles.

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Act One

Scene 1: “The Golden Garter”, Deadwood City, Dakota Territory
The Deadwood Stage....................................... Calamity & Chorus
Careless With The Truth ........................ Calamity, Bill & Chorus
Adelaide..................................................................................... Bill & Men
Ev’ryone Complains About The Weather............................. Fryer
Men! .......................................................................... Calamity & Chorus
Can Can ........................................................................................... Dancers
Hive Full Of Honey ........................................................................... Fryer
I Can Do Without You .............................................. Calamity & Bill
Scene 2: The Star Dressing Room, Bijou Theatre, Chicago
It’s Harry I’m Planning To Marry............ Adelaide & Showgirls
It’s Harry (reprise) ................. Adelaide & Stage-door Johnnies
It’s Harry (reprise) ............................................................................ Katie
Scene 3: “The Golden Garter”
Adelaide (reprise) .............................................................................. Men
Windy City.............................................................. Calamity & Chorus
Keep It Under Your Hat .......................................... Katie & Chorus
Careless With The Truth (reprise)............. Ensemble & Chorus

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Act Two

Scene 1: Calamity Jane’s cabin
A Woman’s Touch................................................... Katie & Calamity
Higher Than A Hawk ........................................................................... Bill
Scene 2: A Trail through a pass in the Black Hills
Black Hills Of Dakota .................................................................. Chorus
Scene 3: Fort Scully
Black Hills Of Dakota (reprise)....Calamity, Katie, Bill & Danny
Love You Dearly............................................................ Katie & Danny
Scene 4: The Trail again
Men (reprise).................................................................. Calamity & Bill
My Secret Love .......................................................................... Calamity
Scene 5: “The Golden Garter”
My Secret Love (reprise).......................................... Calamity & Bill
Windy City (reprise)..................................................................... Chorus
Finale .................................................................................... The Company

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The Cast

Calamity Jane .......................................................................... Olivia Fisher
Wild Bill Hickock .................................................................. Jonny White
Katie Brown ........................................................... Jenni Newton-Smith
Danny Gilmartin .................................................................... Ben Jackson
Adelaide Adams ................................................ Kerry Masson-Wilson
Henry Miller..............................................................................Tom Barlow
Francis Fryer.................................................................................. Phil Tuffin
Susan ......................................................................................... Connie Grice
Can-Can Dancer............................................................... Claire Clayton
Can-Can Dancer.......................................................................... Kim Lord
Can-Can Dancer................................................................. Jemma Nolan
Can-Can Dancer................................................................... Katie Palmer
Joe ................................................................................................. Amy Palmer
Doc ................................................................................................ Simon Cant
Rattlesnake .......................................................................... David Clayton
Hank .......................................................................... Lee Hilton-Brammer
Pete ..................................................................................... Anthony Palmer
Colonel ................................................................................ Michael Parker

CHORUS

Karen Cocker, Carol Faulkner, Claire Fisher,
Kirsty Gillgrass, Heidi Hindmarch, Alistair Learmonth‑Bray,
Stacey Marshall, Fiona McCulla, Joanne Nolan,
Mel O’Callaghan, Julie Palmer, Lynne Pilkington,
Sarah Stephenson, Julie Tuffin, Lorraine Wild,
Andrea Woolston, Sophie Wright
Signed Performance on Wednesday by

KAREN METTAM

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TOM BARLOW SIMON CANT
Tom has been involved with Simon has been performing
CAOS since 1976, originally for more than 20 years, with
backstage. He has performed several different societies, and
with a number of societies has played a variety of parts
and has also been a member - from villainous ‘Jigger Craigin’
of the famous Bolsterstone in ‘Carousel’ to the camp
Male Voice Choir since 1984. character ‘Cousin Montague’
As family came along Tom took a break to in ‘The Slipper And The Rose’. He has taken
focus on the choir, travelling all over the principal parts in a number of shows for CAOS
world winning competitions at national and during that time.
international level. With his children grown, he DAVID CLAYTON
returned to CAOS in 2012. After a childhood filled with
CLAIRE CLAYTON music and singing, David came
Theatre has been a large part to Sheffield and, during his first
of Claire’s life from a young job as a teacher, was invited
age, starting out as a dancer by Julie Palmer to join CAOS.
and progressing to lead roles Some twelve years later, he’s
in a number of productions still here and is now Musical
with both CAOS and other Director for CAOS Academy which he loves. He
societies. Now, as well joined us in 2006 for ‘Me And My Girl’ and his
as performing, Claire is choregrapher for favourite show so far is ‘Copacabana’.
our junior Academy and is assisting our
chorographer for ‘Calamioty Jane’.

KAREN COCKER CAROL FAULKNER
Karen came to CAOS in 2016 This is Carol’s first show with
to help with props and made CAOS but she has previously
her first onstage appearance performed with Penistone
the following year in ‘White Centre Stage Musicals where
Christmas’. She is a Detective in she enjoyed playing a small
the police and has served for part in ‘Scrooge’ and some solo
over 20 years. She now trains singing in concerts. Although
other officers and this gave her the confidence relatively new to the stage, she has had the
to try something new. She says she was made desire to perform since childhood and ‘Calamity
really welcome, has made new friends and Jane’ is one of her favourite musicals. She is
learned so much. loving her time so far with CAOS.

CLAIRE FISHER OLIVIA FISHER
Before joining CAOS, Claire Olivia loves the theatre as a
had last been on stage over place to let out all her excess
30 years earlier when she used energy & make new friends.
to take part in variety shows She took part in ‘Rent’ & ‘Jekyll
& farces. She loves musicals, And Hyde’ at University and
especially her favourite, has played ‘Ida’ in ‘Honk’ with
‘Chicago’, and decided to Wentworth Youth Theatre and
come along to CAOS after enjoying a night out ‘Ariel’ in ‘The Little Mermaid’ at the Edinburgh
with some of our members. In her other life, she Fringe Festival. She joined CAOS in 2015 after
owns & runs a coffee shop in Chapeltown with taking a break to focus on her studies & her
her daughter. café business, ‘Chappuccino’, in Chapeltown.

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KIRSTY GILLGRASS CONNIE GRICE
Now a GP and medical school Connie has always loved
lecturer, Kirsty is no stranger musicals & theatre and is
to the theatre. She was a studying performing arts at
member of Janice Sutton university after completing a
theatre school in Skegness Musical Theatre Diploma at
from early childhood to college. She joined CAOS to
late teens, regularly doing fulfil her dream of being on
shows entertaining tourists in summer and at stage and has also performed in the Edinburgh
Christmas, and was also actively involved with Fringe Festival with school. She understudied for
music at school, performing in a rock nativity, ‘Julie’ in ‘Carousel’ & would love to play a lead
‘Godspell’ and as ‘Dulcie’ in ‘The Boyfriend’. role in one of CAOS’ shows.

LEE BRAMMER HEIDI HINDMARCH
Lee first joined CAOS over 25 Heidi is returning to the stage
years ago, when he was just after a break of 30 years and
14, & the video of one of his she is thrilled to be part of the
earliest performances, in a CAOS company - especially as
cabaret show, continues to ‘Calamity Jane’ is one of her
entertain us, although probably favourite shows. She is looking
for all the wrong reasons! He forward to show week and
has played a number of principal parts and the ‘smell of the greasepaint’ & the ‘roar of the
his favourite to date has been ‘Fidel’ in our crowd’. Her career as a teacher ensures she is
production of ‘The Witches Of Eastwick’ in 2015. quite at home with plenty of other kinds of
His favourite show, though, is ’Me And My Girl’. ‘c(h)aos’.

BEN JACKSON ALISTAIR LEARMONTH-BRAY
Ben has worked with a number This first year for Alistair as
of other theatre groups, a member of CAOS adult
including Woodseats MTS, society will actually overlap
Endellion TC & Dukinfield with his 8th and final year with
AODS in Manchester, and has CAOS Academy. His favourite
played several principal parts. Academy role to date was ‘The
His favourite role, though, has Cowardly Lion’ in ‘The Wizard
been ‘Sir John’ in our 2006 production, ‘Me & of Oz’ last year and he is looking forward to
My Girl’, which he also counts as his favourite playing ‘Oliver Warbucks’ in their performance
show. As well as performing on stage, Ben keeps of ‘Annie’ this summer. After completing his
busy as society Stage Manager. GCSE’s, Alistair plans to study drama at college.

KIM LORD STACEY MARSHALL
Musical Theatre has always As a British Sign Language
been a part of Kim’s life and interpreter Stacey interpreted
she has danced since she our performance of White
was just five years old. She Christmas in 2017. She
originally joined CAOS for thoroughly enjoyed it so
‘Copacabana’ in 2009 but decided to become part of
took time away from the stage the group and joined CAOS in
to get married and have her two daughters, the summer of 2017 for our summer show. This
Alexa & Rosie. She was delighted to come back isn’t the first time she’s been on stage as she has
to CAOS in 2016, for ‘Singin’ In The Rain’, as it is grown up dancing and has performed ballroom
a favourite show of hers. & latin, Bollywood & bellydance.

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KERRY MASSON-WILSON FIONA McCULLA
Kerry studied performing This is Fiona’s first foray into
arts at college and then theatre (as a participant rather
university. She has played than a viewer!) but she has
‘Nancy’ in ‘Oliver’, ‘Ado Annie’ had an ambition to act since
in ‘Oklahoma’, ‘Kate’ in ‘Kiss childhood. Whilst she enjoys
Me Kate’ and ‘Evillene’ in ‘The musicals, she also loves seeing
Wiz’ but her favourite musical Shakespeare performed,
role was ‘Sukie’ in CAOS’ production of ‘The especially by her favourite actor David Tennant.
Witches Of Eastwick’ in 2015 because ‘flying’ was She works full time for the NHS and in her spare
so much fun! Her day job is a drama teacher so time she volunteers at weddings and events for
drama is pretty much her everyday life. the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust.

JENNI NEWTON-SMITH JEMMA NOLAN
After playing ‘Zelda Zanders’ in Jemma joined CAOS in 2010
‘Singing in the Rain’ (2016) and for our 2011 show, ‘Half A
‘Alexandra Spofford’ in ‘The Sixpence’ just as soon as she
Witches of Eastwick’ (2015), was old enough! She has been
Jenni worked backstage in dancing since the age of four
2017. She is thrilled to return - on ice and off - and she
to the stage to play ‘Katie would love to play ‘Velma’ in
Brown’ and is looking forward to performing ‘Chicago’. As well as dancing, she loves to play
as a ‘stage-struck’ city girl and showcasing her rugby and train her border collie in her spare
many “talents”. Jenni has also been awarded a time off work.
bursary for the NODA summer school 2018.

JOANNE NOLAN MEL O’CALLAGHAN
Joanne joined CAOS in 2004 This is Mel’s first show with
but she has been taking part CAOS but she has been
in musical productions since brought up with theatre from
the age of 13. Her favourite an early age, with both her
part is ‘Carrie’ in ‘Carousel’, parents involved, and has taken
which is her favourite show. part in several shows herself.
Whatever the show, though, Her favourite was ‘Seven Brides
she still loves the buzz she gets every time she For Seven Brothers’ when she played the part
is preparing to go on stage. When she is not of ‘Sarah’. After a break of nearly 25 years, she
performing, Joanne is busy in her Sheffield cafe, is delighted to be involved again and finds it an
‘Deli Quattro’. fun distraction from her career as a teacher.

AMY PALMER ANTHONY PALMER
Amy has been singing and This show will be Anthony’s
dancing since she was just ninth time as a cast member,
three years old and was one but he has been around &
of the first members to come about for over ten years,
through to the adult society helping out both front of
from our Academy. In her first house and backstage. His
year as an adult member, she favourite parts have been
took part in her favourite show, ‘Annie’, when ‘Doodle’ in ‘Bugsy Malone’, which is also his
she played the part of the ‘Star To Be’, and, in favourite show, and ‘Bundles’ which he played in
2015, she played ‘Jennifer’ in ‘The Witches Of our 2013 production of ‘Annie’.
Eastwick’.

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JULIE PALMER KATIE PALMER
CAOS has become very much Katie enjoyed dancing and
a family hobby for Julie as, performing as part of the
once again, she is on stage Sharon Berry dance school
with several family members from a young age. She was
whilst other members of her lucky enough to dance in
family are backstage and four pantomimes at Sheffield
front of house. As well as a Lyceum Theatre and, in 2015,
playing member in CAOS’ adult society, Julie was part of the volunteer cast performing with
has been involved with CAOS Academy since its ‘Take That’ at the Sheffield Arena. She joined
foundation. CAOS in 2016 and is delighted to be able to
continue dancing.

MICHAEL PARKER LYNNE PILKINGTON
Michael joined CAOS over Lynne has been with CAOS for
35 years ago, following his over 35 years and counts her
parents who were both playing best moment as getting her
members, and he has played first leading part. Although she
many principal parts over the particularly enjoyed playing
years - including one of his ‘Gladys’ in ‘Copacabana’, her
dream roles, ‘Alfie Doolittle’ in favourite part is ‘Lina Lamont’,
‘My Fair Lady’, which he played for us in 2007. which she played in our 2002 show, ‘Singin’ In
He has recently been working as a TV extra The Rain’, as it gave her plenty of opportunity
and made it onto ‘Coronation Street’ which has to use her comedy talent. ‘Singin’ in The Rain’ &
always been an ambition. ‘The Dancing Years’ are her favourite shows.

SARAH STEPHENSON JULIE TUFFIN
‘Calamity Jane’ is Sarah’s first Having been involved in several
ever foray into the theatrical societies, performing in pantos,
world. She has enjoyed the comedies, musicals and dramas,
whole experience immensely this is Julie’s debut with CAOS.
and approached rehearsals She has played several principal
with an equal mixture of fun, roles including the title role
excitement, anticipation and in ‘Snow White’ and then later
pure terror! She would like to thank everyone playing the wicked queen. Highlights include
in her new CAOS family for making her feel so ‘Disco Inferno’ and ‘Noises Off’ where
welcome. Julie developed her dancing skills and sense of
timing.

PHIL TUFFIN JONNY WHITE
Phil started acting in the 90’s Jonny has been with CAOS
with the youth wing of Hull since 2013 and says it has been
Truck Theatre then, at Sheffield ‘quite a journey’. Of all his
Hallam University, he became shows with the society, 2016
Drama Society Chairman, was a particular favourite as he
playing ‘Dracula’ and ‘Lysander’, played one of his dream roles,
in ‘A Midsummer Night’s ‘Don Lockwood’, in ‘Singin’ In
Dream’, and directed several plays. He has The Rain’. He thoroughly enjoyed playing the
since appeared in countless pantos with ABC & fun part of ‘Phil Davis’ last year and after rain in
WEADS and played ‘Terry’ in ‘Disco Inferno’ with 2016 and snow in 2017, he is hoping that this
Star Productions. This is his CAOS Debut. year he will stay dry.

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LORRAINE WILD
Lorraine enjoyed dancing from a young age and, after a short break, she joined
Parkgate, & Phoenix, Operatic Societies where she played several small parts.
She first joined CAOS in 2003 and her favourite show is ‘Me And My Girl’. Her
youngest son shares her passion for the stage and has recently performed in
‘Hairspray’ and ‘The King And I’.
ANDREA WOOLSTON
Andrea has been with CAOS since 2002 but joined her first amateur society,
Derby Gilbert & Sullivan, at the age of 14. She has loved taking part in a wide
variety of shows and enjoys both rehearsals and the performance. Her favourite
with CAOS was ‘The Witches Of Eastwick’ when she played ‘Greta Neff’. She has
also been working on her dancing at our choreographer’s adult tap classes.
SOPHIE WRIGHT
This may be Sophie’s first show with CAOS, and she is very excited to be involved,
but she’s no stranger to the stage. Since 2012 she has taken part in an annual
pantomime either at Walkley Ebenezer or Grenoside Community Centre. Her
favourite panto is ‘Beauty And The Beast’, which she loved performing in at
Grenoside last year, but her favourite musical is ‘Mamma Mia’. She was lucky
enough to get the opportunity to see that show at London’s Apollo Theatre and
thoroughly enjoyed it.

The Society

PRESIDENT: Mrs M. A. Sheldon CHAIR ....................................................... Lee Brammer
VICE PRESIDENTS: TREASURER ............................................ Claire Clayton
M. Hughes, A. Jackson, M. Law HOUSE MANAGER ............................ Tony Rice
LIFE MEMBERS: MARKETING MANAGER ................ Lee Brammer
E. Clay, J. Hughes, M. Hughes, SPONSORSHIP & FUNDRAISING... Andrea Woolston
J. Jackson, M. A. Sheldon, D. Stow 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:
Tel & Fax 0114 284 8381 Lee Brammer, Claire Clayton, Julia Hughes,
Ben Jackson, Jan Jackson, Joanne Nolan,
Mavis Sheldon, Doris Stow, Andrea Woolston.

Patronage

WEDNESDAY
The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Sheffield
(Councillor Anne Murphy) and consort (Mr. Gavin Holliday).
The Worshipful the Mayor of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough
(Councillor Eva Rose Keenan) and consort (Mr Pat Keenan).

THURSDAY
Mr Leslie Smith (NODA North East Councillor) and guest.
Jenkins, Veitch and Nolan Architecture (Performance Sponsor).

SATURDAY MATINEE
Councillor Michael Appleby (Chair of Ecclesfield Parish Council) and Mrs Jane Appleby.
SATURDAY EVENING
C&J Motors (Performance Sponsor).

Obituary

It is with great sadness we report the death of one of our life members, Bryan Dawson.
Bryan became associated with the society when, in his early teens, he accompanied his
father to take photographs of the various shows. He continued his association for over
sixty years holding several positions within the society including Ticket Secretary, Front
of House Manager, Treasurer and eventually President. He also represented the society
on the R.O.D.A committee and served as their treasurer. He died in hospital after a fall in
his home and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

With thanks to our Chairman for sponsoring this page

One-eyed Charley

Calam was never slow to tell a tall tale about the dangers of the stagecoach journeys
she had made and stagecoach travel was, indeed, a dangerous business in the Wild West
- not just because of the Indians but from hold-ups and hazardous conditions too. The
stagecoach drivers were held in high esteem as managing a stagecoach required a high
level of skill. One of the roughest, toughest and most daring ‘whips’ was tobacco chewin’
Charley Parkhurst also known as ‘One-Eyed Charley’ after losing an eye when kicked by
a horse. Asked once how he could see through the dust he said “Fact is, I’ve travelled
over these mountains so often I can tell where the road is by the sound of the wheels”.
Although acknowledged as one of the best drivers in the stage business, it was something
of a different nature that later added to his notoriety.
After almost 30 years, Charley saw that the railroads were cutting into the stagecoach
business and retired from driving to open a saloon. Later, he moved into a cabin in the
woods where, in 1879, he died. It was only when his body was laid out for burial that his

secret was revealed - Charley was a woman.
Born Charlotte Darkey Parkhurst, she was raised in an
orphanage but ran away at the age of 12. She adopted

the name Charley and wore men’s clothes
presumably for her own safety. There was one
added benefit. As Charles Darkey Parkurst,
she was on the official poll list for the 1868
presidential election in California - 43 years
before women there were granted the vote.

Our thanks to Connie Grice and Amy Palmer for sponsoring this page

The National Operatic
And Dramatic Association

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.

To achieve its 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 as
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 Mission:
and poster competition to encourage high standards in We are here to support the
design. education and information needs
Through its trading arm, NODA Limited members have access of individuals and organisations
to a varied range of products and services including insurance with high quality services and
for both societies and individuals, long service awards that products that contribute to the
recognise the dedication made by individuals to amateur success of amateur theatre, as
theatre, discounts on plays, vocal scores, libretti and technical well as encouraging appreciation
books and a range of NODA branded merchandise. As a rights of the sector by participants and
holder NODA Limited has 150 pantomimes by leading authors audiences alike.
as well as a growing catalogue of plays and musicals.

NODA HEADQUARTERS Aims:
15, The Metro Centre, Woodston, To give a shared voice to amateur
Peterborough, PE2 7UH. theatre
Tel: 01733 374790 To help amateur societies and
Email: [email protected] individuals achieve the highest
Web: www.noda.org.uk standards of best practice and
Patron: The Lord Lloyd-Webber performance

NODA NORTH EAST To provide leadership and advice
Councillor: [email protected] to enable amateur theatre
Secretary: [email protected] to tackle the challenges and
District 6 Rep: [email protected] opportunities of the 21st century

Our thanks to Julia & Malcolm Hughes for sponsoring this page

Southey Musical Theatre Company

Book and lyrics Music by Opening Times
by Eric Idle John Du Prez & Eric Idle
From the original screenplay by Mon 9am - 1pm Thu 9am - 7pm
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin Tue 9am - 5pm Fri 9am - 7pm
Wed 9am - 5pm Sat 8am - 1pm
The Montgomery Wed 16 - Sat 19 MAY
Surrey Street HAIR STATION
Sheffield S1 2LG 0114 265 8688 / 0114 327 3456
www.TheMontgomery.org.uk Unisex Salon
www.southeymusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk
45, Station Road, Chapeltown, Sheffield. S35 2XE
Tel - 0114 2468864

Past productions

1924 - Highwayman Love 1961 - White Horse Inn 1988 - The Music Man
1925 - The Mikado 1962 - Rose Marie 1989 - Carousel
1926 - Merrie England 1963 - Love From Judy 1990 - White Horse Inn
1927 - The Gondoliers 1964 - Annie Get Your Gun 1991 - Calamity Jane
1928 - Yeoman Of The Guard 1965 - South Pacific 1992 - Flower Drum Song
1929 - The Mikado 1966 - The Pajama Game 1993 - Love From Judy
1930 - Dorothy 1967 - Oklahoma 1994 - My Fair Lady
1931 - Floradora 1968 - Carousel 1995 - Meet Me In St Louis
1932 - A Country Girl 1969 - No! No! Nanette 1996 - Annie get Your Gun
1933 - Our Miss Gibbs 1970 - Calamity Jane 1997 - Half A Sixpence
1934 - The Arcadians 1970 - Grab Me A Gondola 1998 - Guys And Dolls
1935 - The Mousme 1971 - Bless The Bride 1999 - The Boy Friend
1937 - Rio Rita 1972 - The King And I 2000 - 42nd Street
1938 - Rose Marie 1972 - Salad Days 2001 - Anything Goes
1939 - The Desert Song 1973 - Finian’s Rainbow 2002 - Singin’ In The Rain
1940 - 46 No productions 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
1960 - Castle In Spain 1987 - The Desert Song 2017 - White Christmas

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 David & Claire for sponsoring this page for their daughter, Eliza

The LanTern TheaTre
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28th-30th June 2018

The CaOS aCademy
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Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin

Curtain 7.30pm

(Sat matinee 3.00pm)

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Our thanks to Poppy & Preston from CAOS Academy for sponsoring this page

ROTHERHAM CIVIC THEATRE

9th–13th April 2019

01709 823621

BRoiockhbyard Morris JeaninNeewTeMussoicrbyi
and Dick Scanlan Dick NSewcaLynriclas bny

Original Story and Screenplay byRichard Morris for the Universal Pictures Film

Originaly Produced for Broadway by Michael Leavitt Fox Theatricals Hal Luftig
Stewart F. Lane James L. Nederlander Independent Presenters Network

L.Mages/M.Glick Berinstein/Manocherian/Dramatic Forces John York Noble and Whoopi Goldberg

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

Tickets for Tuesday’s Performance only £10
Available at the box office Now