Next Show
Into The Woods
Our next production is the grown up fairytale, Into The Woods by Stephen Sondheim and will be performed at The Dryden Centre, Evistones Road, Gateshead, NE9 5UR in the week commencing 25th October 2010.
Rehearsals begin on Tuesday 4th May at 7.15pm in Joseph Swan School. New members are very welcome.
This is a show that is more of an ensemble piece with everyone playing a character - there is no chorus.
Plot Synopsis
Act one of Into The Woods is the retelling of several fairy tales by blending them with an original tale. A childless baker and his wife, who yearn to have children, must first remove the curse that stands in their way. Once that is accomplished they can all live happily ever after. Or can they ?
In Act two, we see that happy endings are rather elusive. The characters must deal with the consequences of the actions they took to get their wish in act one. As The Baker, his wife and child, The Witch, Jack, Little Red, Rapunzel and Cinderella and their Princes journey deep into the woods ...
Characters
Most of the parts have been cast, but there are still a few left ...
| Name | Gender | Vocal Part | Age Range | Role Type |
| The Baker - James Taylor | ||||
| The Baker's Wife - Lisa Givens | ||||
| Little Red Ridinghood - Lyn Sutherland | ||||
| Rapunzel - Kym Scott | ||||
| Cinderella - Margaret Smith | ||||
| Jack - Stephen Stokoe | ||||
| Jack's Mother - Michelle Coulson | ||||
| Narrator - Matthew Carr | ||||
| The Witch - Sarah Wales | ||||
| Florinda - Georgie Hulland | ||||
| Wolf - Colin Coulson | ||||
| Mysterious Man - Gawen Robinson | ||||
| Cinderella's Prince - Clark Adamson | ||||
| Rapunzel's Prince - Stuart Davidson | ||||
| Lucinda - Cat McElroy |
Other Characters
Cinderella's Stepmother - Alex Davidson
Cinderella's Mother - ?
Cinderella's Father - Trevor Hopper
Granny - Claire Jackson
Prince's Steward - ?
Sleeping Beauty - ?, 1st Giant and 2nd Giant are smaller parts and not seen.
Production Team
Bea Atkindon - Director
Mal Hall - Musical Director
Helen Wilson - Choreographer
Felling Open Night
On the social side, we are having an open night on Tuesday 6th July at 7.30pm in the Eastwood Suite of Gateshead Fell Cricket Club. There will be the usual selection of stalls, tombola, tea and coffee, bar, games and a preview of Into the Woods by the cast. Tickets on the door are £1. Please come along and support this fund raising event.