CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

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1 CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS Formerly Known As: Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society 2-3

2 CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY - Previously Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society (CFAOS) THE SOCIETY President - Mr A Lloyd Under the distinguished patronage of The Worshipful the Mayor of Rushmoor, Councillor Martin Tennant Life Members Elaine Adams, Peter Adams O.B.E., Derek Canfield, Haydn Thomas, June Thomas ALD. COLIN BALCHIN J.P. CLLR. TERRY BRIDGEMAN ALD. JOHN DEBENHAM M.B.E. CLLR. ROLAND DIBBS Vice Presidents MR. MICHAEL EVANS M.B.E. CLLR. BARBARA HURST MR. MAURICE KENT DR. ARTHUR MACADAM MR. GERARD OWENS Friend - Full - Junior Members MR. JOHN PARKER MR. JOHN PORTER CLLR. JOHN WALL ALD. GEOFF WOOLGER Pat Alner Phil Alner Becky Armes Chris Armes Ed Armes Lucy Armes Stuart Armes Tania Armes Joyce Atlee Alison Bedford Diane Bedford Janey Blaskowicz Clive Bolton Sandra Bolton Valerie Brookes Chris Boorman Sam Bottle Katie Boughtflower Alex Boughton Amanda Buchan Brian Busby Carrie Canfield John Canfield Sue Canfield Tim Canfield Mia Carroll Martha Crawford Laura Cross Mike Davall Graham Davidson Issie Davis Rachel Davison Helen Dayson Tony Doherty Ros Donovan Stephanie Farry Amy Fletcher Lisa Fletcher Jean Franklin Elizabeth Flitcroft Sophie Fryer Melvyn Fryer Jenni Galliford Kelly Gates Helen Gaynor Emma Grant Emily Gregory Karen Grover Pam Gutteridge Emily Hall Andy Harding Mary Heath Fern Higgins Vanessa Higgins Betty Hills Graham Hix Steve Howard Charlotte Hutchinson Ann-Marie Johnson Georgia Johnson Roger Johnson Tracyann Johnson Molly Keane Graham Kirby-Smith Alice Knight Katie Lamb Christie Lambert Barbara Leedale Mike Lehman Helen Lewis Cat Long Kevin Long Sarah Lucken Beth Mabin Rebecca Macadam Kirsty Macdiarmid Charlie Magowan Melanie Martin Becs Mason Graham McCarron Eric McLoughlin Hazel McLoughlin Nigel Morley Jane Mumford Philip Mumford Lisa Nicholson Deborah Oxenham Gary Oxenham Olivia Payne Lucy Paynter Gordon Peake Mrs. G Peake Giga Phillips Robert Phillips Andy Piercy Mary Pole-Baker Huw Prall Jim Prescott John Pridmore Fiona Rich Erin Ruddy Martin Sampson Sue Sampson Susan Sharpe Lisa Sharratt Tony Siddall Pip Simpson Bernadette Smallbone Emma Smithurst Marion Squires Martin Squires Danni Stembridge Mr. D. Stead Peter Still Sammy Syrett Lynda Taylor Peter Taylor Victoria Taylor Paris Terrett Laura Thomas Jessica Thompson Paul Tickner Rob Tickner Sian Tickner April Timpson James Timpson Nicole Timpson Mel Trundle Arie Van Nieuwenhuijzen Colin Vickery Charlotte Walker Lily Walker Ron Walker Jazmin Walters Sarah Ward Christine White Darren White Mike Williams Nick Williams Steve Williams Mel Willis Sally-Anne Wilson Danielle Woolford Stephen Woolford Brenda Woolger Richard Young

3 DON T STOP THE MUSIC Affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association The Award Winning Cody Musical Theatre Company formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society Presents Sponsored by Director Charlotte Walker Musical Director Graham Hix Assistant Director Christine White Musical Director Paul Tickner Choreographer Lisa Fletcher Box Office Managers Ron Walker & Jenni Galliford Properties Manager Sandra Bolton Choreographer Huw Prall Stage Manager Mike Davall Lighting Director Melvyn Fryer (Prism) Sound Manager Richard Bradford Choreographer April Timpson Front of House Manager Martha Crawford Make-up Manager Victoria Taylor 1st - 3rd October 2015 Princes Hall, Aldershot PROCEEDS TO LOCAL CHARITIES Registered Charity No

4 CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY - Formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society (CFAOS) MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN I do hope you enjoy this musical extravaganza, which represents a significant departure from our usual Productions. What you are about to see tonight is a culmination of some extremely hard work in bringing together the best song and dance routines from the West End and Broadway from both present day and over the past six decades. It will hopefully make you leave the theatre singing all those memorable songs written by some fabulous composers and expertly arranged by our Musical Directors. You will see some wonderful dancing choreographed by our three Choreographers and all brought together by our Director. You will notice as you go through this programme that we are entering a time of change for the Company in that we have decided to change our name from Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society to Cody Musical Theatre Company. The next couple of shows are Crazy for You and A Chorus Line which requires a lot of dancing for men which are always in short supply in all Companies. If you would like to join us, then please see the advert later on in this programme and come along to our rehearsals to meet us. We do hope that you enjoy this marvellous selection and thank you for your support. Sophie Fryer Eric McLoughLin Chartered Certified Accountant Running your own business? Tired of filling in forms? Worried about Self Assessment deadline? If this sounds familiar, maybe I can help! Why not contact me on: eric.mcloughlin@ntlworld.com For a friendly, professional and speedy service ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Society gratefully acknowledges the valuable support received from Life Members, Vice Presidents, Patrons, Programme Sellers, Stewards and all those who have contributed to the production. Special thanks are due to the Princes Hall Manager and staff for their help and co-operation.

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6 CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY - Formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society (CFAOS) THE CAST ACT 1 America (West Side Story) Soloists: Laura Cross & Lisa Fletcher Dancers: Kelly Gates, Lisa Sharratt, Danni Stembridge, April Timpson, Sally-Anne Wilson Tonight (West Side Story) Sam Bottle & Graham Kirby-Smith Officer Krupke (West Side Story) Cell Block Tango (Chicago) Jersey Boys Medley Tell Me It s Not True (Blood Brothers) Andrew Lloyd Webber Medley It s a Hard Knock Life (Annie) Steam Heat (Pajama Game) Send in the Clowns (A Little Night Music) Les Miserables Medley Soloists: Chris Boorman, Graham Kirby-Smith, Eric McLoughlin, Rob Tickner, Ron Walker Ensemble: Tim Canfield, Kevin Long, Gary Oxenham, James Timpson Soloists: Sam Bottle, Kelly Gates, Lucy Armes, Lucy Paynter, Sarah Lucken, Danni Stembridge Ensemble: Amanda Buchan, Laura Cross, Lisa Fletcher, Lisa Sharratt, April Timpson, Sally-Anne Wilson Tim Canfield, Graham Kirby-Smith, Rob Tickner, Ron Walker Kelly Gates Don t Cry for me Argentina: Sarah Lucken Macavity the Mystery Cat: Lisa Sharratt Macavity the Mystery Cat Dancers: Laura Cross, Lisa Fletcher, Lucy Paynter, April Timpson, Rob Tickner, James Timpson All I Ask of You: Danni Stembridge & Richard Young Ensemble: Lucy Armes, Janey Blaszkowicz, Chris Boorman, Sam Bottle, Amanda Buchan, Tim Canfield, Tony Doherty, Jenni Galliford, Kelly Gates, Helen Gaynor, Emily Gregory, Mary Heath, Graham Kirby-Smith, Mike Lehman, Eric McLoughlin, Lisa Nicholson, Gary Oxenham, Giga Phillips, Susan Sharpe, Sammy Syrett, Lynda Taylor, Paris Terrett, Haydn Thomas, Mel Trundle, Arie Van Nieuwenhuijzen, Ron Walker Soloists: Lily Walker, Emily Hall Mia Carroll, Issie Davis, Charlotte Hutchinson, Georgia Johnson, Molly Keane, Alice Knight, Olivia Payne, Erin Ruddy, Jessica-Mae Thompson, Jazmin Walters Soloist: Amanda Buchan Tappers: Sue Canfield, Laura Cross, Lisa Sharratt, Danni Stembridge, Sammy Syrett, April Timpson, Sally-Anne Wilson Ensemble: Janey Blaszkowicz, Rob Tickner, Gary Oxenham, Sam Bottle, Kelly Gates, Emily Gregory, Sarah Lucken, Lucy Paynter June Thomas Castle on a Cloud: Alice Knight (Thurs night), Issie Davis (Fri night & Sat mat), Erin Ruddy (Sat night) Stars: Graham Kirby-Smith Master of the House: Lucy Armes & Gary Oxenham On My Own: Emily Gregory Bring Him Home: Ron Walker Ensemble: Janey Blaszkowicz, Chris Boorman, Sam Bottle, Amanda Buchan, Tim Canfield, Laura Cross, Tony Doherty, Jenni Galliford, Kelly Gates, Helen Gaynor, Mary Heath, Mike Lehman, Kevin Long, Sarah Lucken, Eric Mcloughlin, Lisa Nicholson, Lucy Paynter, Giga Phillips, Susan Sharpe, Lisa Sharratt, Tony Siddall, Danni Stembridge, Sammy Syrett, Lynda Taylor, Paris Terrett, Haydn Thomas, Rob Tickner, April Timpson, James Timpson, Mel Trundle, Arie Van Nieuwenhuijzen, Ron Walker, Sally-Anne Wilson, Richard Young

7 DON T STOP THE MUSIC THE CAST ACT 2 Seasons of Love (Rent) Mamma Mia! Medley Popular (Wicked) Our House Medley With One Look (Sunset Boulevard) Top Hat, White Tie and Tails (Top Hat) The Song That Goes Like This (Spamalot) She s Like the Wind (Dirty Dancing) Sister Act Medley Matilda Medley We Will Rock You Medley You Can t Stop the Beat (Hairspray) Soloists: Laura Cross & Chris Boorman Ensemble: Lucy Armes, Janey Blaszkowicz, Sam Bottle, Amanda Buchan, Tim Canfield, Tony Doherty, Jenni Galliford, Kelly Gates, Emily Gregory, Mary Heath, Graham Kirby-Smith, Mike Lehman, Kevin Long, Sarah Lucken, Eric Mcloughlin, Lisa Nicholson, Gary Oxenham, Lucy Paynter, Giga Phillips, Susan Sharpe Lisa Sharratt, Tony Siddall, Danni Stembridge, Lynda Taylor, Paris Terrett, Rob Tickner, James Timpson, April Timpson, Haydn Thomas, June Thomas, Mel Trundle, Arie Van Nieuwenhuijzen, Ron Walker, Sally-Anne Wilson, Richard Young I Have a Dream: Lucy Paynter Thank you for the Music: Kelly Gates Ensemble: Lucy Armes, Janey Blaszkowicz, Chris Boorman, Sam Bottle, Amanda Buchan, Laura Cross, Tony Doherty, Jenni Galliford, Helen Gaynor, Emily Gregory, Mary Heath, Graham Kirby-Smith, Mike Lehman, Kevin Long, Sarah Lucken, Eric Mcloughlin, Lisa Nicholson, Lucy Paynter, Giga Phillips, Susan Sharpe, Lisa Sharratt, Tony Siddall, Danni Stembridge, Sammy Syrett, Lynda Taylor, Paris Terrett, Haydn Thomas, April Timpson, James Timpson, Mel Trundle, Arie Van Nieuwenhuijzen, Ron Walker, Sally-Anne Wilson, Richard Young Sally-Anne Wilson Our House: Chris Boorman, Jenni Galliford, Tim Canfield Baggy Trousers: Gary Oxenham Dancers: Amanda Buchan, Laura Cross, Kelly Gates, Emily Gregory, Kevin Long, Sarah Lucken, Lisa Nicholson, Lucy Paynter, Sammy Syrett, Paris Terrett, Rob Tickner, James Timpson Ensemble: Lucy Armes, Janey Blaszkowicz, Tony Doherty, Graham Kirby-Smith, Mike Lehman, Eric Mcloughlin, Giga Phillips, Lynda Taylor, Mel Trundle, Arie Van Nieuwenhuijzen Mary Heath Soloist: Rob Tickner Dancers: Sue Canfield, Tim Canfield, Laura Cross, Lisa Fletcher, Kelly Gates, Kevin Long, Gary Oxenham, Lisa Sharratt, Danni Stembridge, Sammy Syrett, James Timpson, Sally-Anne Wilson Lucy Armes & Chris Boorman Soloist: Richard Young Dancers: Lisa Sharratt, Danni Stembridge, Sam Bottle, Lisa Fletcher, April Timpson, Sally-Anne Wilson Soloists: Lucy Paynter, Janey Blaszkowicz, Sammy Syrett Ensemble: Lucy Armes, Amanda Buchan, Laura Cross, Jenni Galliford, Kelly Gates, Emily Gregory, Mary Heath, Sarah Lucken, Lisa Nicholson, Giga Phillips, Susan Sharpe, Lynda Taylor, Mel Trundle Mia Carroll, Issie Davis, Emily Hall, Charlotte Hutchinson, Georgia Johnson, Molly Keane, Alice Knight, Olivia Payne, Erin Ruddy, Jessica-Mae Thompson, Lily Walker, Jazmin Walters Soloist: Sarah Lucken Ensemble: Entire Cast Entire Cast

8 CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY - Formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society (CFAOS) BIOGRAPHIES - PRODUCTION TEAM Charlotte Walker (Director) Charlotte has been a member of Cody Musical Theatre Company formerly Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society since the tender age of thirteen when she joined the cast of Rose Marie as a dancer in Since then she has been involved in numerous productions both as a dancer and as a principal, taking on roles such as Roxie Hart in Chicago Mrs Malloy in Hello Dolly and Katie Brown in Calamity Jane In later years, Charlotte has favoured the production side, taking on the role of Assistant Director for shows including The King and I, Taking the Mick-a-doo, The Full Monty, The Pirates of Penzance and The Sound of Music, before taking on the role of Director for The Wizard of Oz. Don t Stop the Music a departure from our traditional type of show, is Charlotte s second show as Director for the company and what a journey it has been, from concept through to production. The show has been an incredible challenge for all those involved but has provided us with the opportunity to perform some of our favourite musical theatre numbers of all time. Charlotte hopes that the programme includes some of your favourites too. None of this would have been possible without a dedicated production team who have worked tirelessly on this project. Charlotte would like to take this opportunity to thank them all. Following her commitment to Don t Stop the Music, Charlotte will return to her day job, which is running her own executive search consultancy business. Graham Hix (Joint Musical Director) Graham s inkling towards music started when his parents found him pretending to play the piano on the table in front of the radio set, aged six. Piano lessons quickly followed which finally led to a career in sound engineering at the BBC & London Weekend TV / ITV Piano playing was almost dormant for 20 years during which time Graham built his career specialising in light entertainment music mixing, working with everyone from Bette Midler & Sammy Davis to Carl Davis & Leonard Bernstein - not forgetting the late Cilla Black, Bruce Forsyth and Dame Edna (Barry Humphries) for which he received a BAFTA nomination. In 1986 he rekindled the fingers and has now spent 30 years being Musical Director, arranger and keyboardist for many local music groups. Don t Stop The Music is his 7th show as MD for Cody and is a departure from the norm, requiring vocal and band arrangements to be written by Graham and Paul for nearly two hours of music. We hope you will sit back and enjoy the fruits of our labours! Paul Tickner (Joint Musical Director) This is Paul s 10th year as Musical Director for Cody but the first time he has shared the position with another MD, It has been a real pleasure working alongside of Graham. This show has been challenging, having to score and arrange everything from scratch and would probably not have been possible without two MDs sharing the duties. This has however given them a chance to perform some beautiful melodies. Paul gets goose bumps every time he conducts Graham s wonderful arrangement of Les Miserable. Paul has recently retired as a operating theatre nurse at Frimley Park Hospital, but as an MD with Cody, and the Aldershot Military Wives Choir, playing bass with two rock groups and an Elvis tribute act, renovating a narrow boat and writing another Musical, he doesn t know how he ever found time to go to work. Christine White (Assistant Director) Christine joined Cody in 1988 for Pajama Game as a dancer. Since then she has been involved in most shows either back-stage, Front of House or on stage in the dance team, occasionally punctuated with principal parts. This is her second time as Assistant Director having joined the Production Team for The Wizard of Oz for Charlotte s first show as Director. Having danced with Charlotte in many shows since 1988 she is delighted to be joining her again at the helm! This has certainly been a different sort of production to be involved in and getting the chance to put my dancing background to good use has been great fun. Many a summer afternoon has been spent with Charlotte dancing in her garden as they put together some of the big ensemble numbers! Christine is no stranger to the stage treading the boards for the first time with CAMUS in Carousel in 1971 as a child dancer. Other roles over the years have been Kate in Kiss Me Kate, Carrie in Carousel, Lena in Singin in the Rain and with other societies; Irene in Crazy for You, FAOS and with AODS in 2012 the chance to play Kate again!

9 DON T STOP THE MUSIC BIOGRAPHIES - PRODUCTION TEAM April Timpson (Joint Choreographer) April joined Cody in 2005 and has enjoyed being one of the dancers in several productions since then. She is the principal of Dance Focus Academy and has two children both also involved with Cody, one helping with lighting, the other performing. Having choreographed The Pirates of Penzance in 2011 and working with Joyce for the 2014 production of Sweet Charity, April is delighted to be choreographing various numbers in Don t Stop the Music. Huw Prall (Joint Choreographer) Huw s first show with the company was The Music Man in 1975 while still at school. Since this time he has appeared in a number of shows with us including Oliver!, Die Fledermaus, Jesus Christ Superstar (King Herod), Chicago (Mary Sunshine). In his capacity as a choreographer for the society he has been responsible for productions of Camelot, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma!, Carousel, Crazy For You, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Professional choreographic assignments include Pygmalion (Theatre Royal Windsor & Albery Theatre London), Mansfield Park, The Secret of Beatrix Potter and East Lynne (Redgrave Theatre Farnham). Professional performing engagements include Pride and Prejudice (BBC) Rebecca (Carlton) Byron (BBC) and La Traviata (Royal Opera House, Covent Garden). A specialist in Historical Dance, Huw teaches at a number of London Drama Schools and is Head of Dance for the Education Department at Shakespeare s Globe in London. He is delighted to have been involved in this production and to return to the society who have given him so many great opportunities to develop as both a performer and choreographer over so many years! Lisa Fletcher (Joint Choreographer) With both parents in the professional theatre business, it is no surprise that Lisa took to the stage at an early age. Growing up in Glasgow, she studied ballet and sang in the school and church choirs. At 16 she joined her first musical society and has had a passion for musical theatre ever since. Lisa spent many years moving around with the armed services where she took part in various stage productions ranging from drama to panto. She has been with CODY for 17 years, both dancing and playing principal roles. In this show, Lisa is taking mostly a dancing role and having a go at choreographing on a scale that is new to her. Daunting! It s been hard work, fun and rewarding. Mike Davall (Stage Manager) Mike is looking forward to Don t Stop The Music as it means that there is not much to do during the show, which makes a serious change from the normal state of things. However this will be just the lull before a return to the usual busy times for Crazy For You next March. Don t Stop The Music will be a chance for him to hear the company perform songs from shows that they are probably unlikely to perform in the near future due to the fact that these shows are still being performed in London or are on tour around the country. He hopes that you will enjoy this evening. Melvyn Fryer (Lighting Director) Melvyn started his involvement in stage lighting with the Harrow Light Opera Company where he progressed to a principal lighting role for some 20 musicals. One of his favourite productions during this time was Fiddler on the Roof. He has worked with various drama groups where he has lit productions such as Cat on the Hot Tin Roof. Melvyn was the resident lighting engineer for two years at the Maltings in Farnham where he lit touring productions as diverse as a Blues festival and an African dance production. He has designed the lighting for several local companies, one of his favourites being the contemporary version of Jesus Christ Superstar for CODY. He runs his own lighting and sound business and also delivers lectures on lighting to various 6th form and College students.

10 CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY - Previously Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society (CFAOS) ACT 1 WEST SIDE STORY America (Leonard Bernstein) Arrangement by Paul Tickner, Choreography by Huw Prall Tonight (Leonard Bernstein) Arrangement by Graham Hix Officer Krupke (Leonard Bernstein) Arrangement by Paul Tickner, Choreography by Charlotte Walker CHICAGO Cell Block Tango (John Kander & Fred Ebb) Arrangement by Paul Tickner, Choreography by Huw Prall THE JERSEY BOYS Medley Sherry, Big Girls Don t Cry & Walk Like A Man (Bob Gaudio & Bob Crewe) Arrangement by Paul Tickner, Choreography by April Timpson BLOOD BROTHERS Tell Me It s Not True (Willy Russell) Arrangement by Graham Hix ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER MEDLEY Arrangement by Graham Hix, Choreography by Charlotte Walker, Christine White and Huw Prall (Macavity) Jesus Christ Superstar (Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice) Don t Cry for Me Argentina (Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice) Macavity the Mystery Cat (Andrew Lloyd Webber & T.S. Eliot) Starlight Express (Andrew Lloyd Webber & Richard Stilgoe) All I Ask of You (Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart & Richard Stilgoe) Go, Go, Go, Joseph (Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice) ANNIE Hard Knock Life (Charles Strouse & Martin Charnin) Arrangement by Paul Tickner, Choreography by April Timpson PYJAMA GAME Steam Heat (Richard Adler & Jerry Ross) Arrangement by Paul Tickner, Choreography by Lisa Fletcher A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Send In The Clowns (Stephen Sondheim) Arrangement by Graham Hix LES MISERABLES MEDLEY At The End Of The Day, Castle On A Cloud, Do You Hear The People Sing, Stars, Master Of The House, On My Own, Bring Him Home & One Day More (Claud-Michel Schönberg, Herbert Kretzmer & Alain Boublil) Arrangement by Graham Hix, Choreography by Charlotte Walker and Christine White INTERVAL (20 minutes)

11 DON T STOP THE MUSIC ACT 2 RENT Seasons Of Love (Jonathan Larson) Arrangement by Paul Tickner MAMMA MIA! MEDLEY I Have A Dream, Mamma Mia!, Money, Money, Money, Thankyou For The Music, Dancing Queen & Waterloo (Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus) Arrangement by Graham Hix, Choreography by Charlotte Walker, Christine White and Lisa Fletcher (Dancing Queen & Waterloo) WICKED Popular (Stephen Schwartz) Arrangement by Graham Hix OUR HOUSE MEDLEY Our House & Baggy Trousers (Madness) Arrangement by Paul Tickner, Choreography by Lisa Fletcher SUNSET BOULEVARD With One Look (Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black & Christopher Hampton) Arrangement by Graham Hix TOP HAT Top Hat White Tie & Tails (Irving Berlin) Arrangement by Graham Hix, Choreography by April Timpson SPAMALOT The Song That Goes Like This (John Du Prez & Eric Idle) Arrangement by Graham Hix DIRTY DANCING She s Like The Wind (Patrick Swayze & Stacy Widelitz) Arrangement by Paul Tickner, Choreography by April Timpson SISTER ACT MEDLEY Hail Holy Queen, I Will Follow Him & Shout (Alan Menken & Glenn Slater) Arrangement by Paul Tickner, Choreography by Charlotte Walker MATILDA MEDLEY Naughty, When I Grow Up & Revolting Children (Tim Minchin) Arrangement by Paul Tickner, Choreography by April Timpson WE WILL ROCK YOU MEDLEY We Will Rock You, Somebody To Love, We Are The Champions & Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) Arrangement by Graham Hix, Choreography by Charlotte Walker and Christine White HAIRSPRAY You Can t Stop The Beat (Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman) Arrangement by Graham Hix, Choreography by April Timpson, Lisa Fletcher & Huw Prall

12 CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY - Formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society (CFAOS) HISTORY OF MUSICALS ON BROADWAY & WEST END The musical, as we know it, has some of its roots in the French and Viennese Operettas of the 1800s. The success of The Black Crook (1860) opened the way for the development of American musicals and the comic operettas of Gilbert & Sullivan ( ) influenced later musical theatre by creating examples of how to integrate musicals so that the lyrics and dialogue were designed to advance a coherent story. Throughout the 1920s, the American musical comedy gained worldwide influence and tended to emphasize star actors and actresses, big dance routines and popular songs at the expense of plot. Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II wrote the innovative Showboat (1927) the most lasting hit of the 1920s. The Great Depression affected theatre audiences on both sides of the Atlantic, as people had little money to spend on entertainment. Many shows like The Band Wagon (1931) and Anything Goes (1934) continued the light-hearted song-and-dance style of their 1920s predecessors. In the 1940s Oklahoma! (1943) completed the revolution begun by Show Boat, by tightly integrating all the aspects of musical theatre, with a cohesive plot, songs that furthered the action of the story and featured dream ballets and other dances that advanced the plot and developed the characters, rather than using dance as an excuse to parade scantily clad women across the stage. During the 1950s, the music of Broadway was the popular music of the western world and great stories were adapted to modern day including West Side Story (1957) transporting Romeo and Juliet to modern day New York City converting the feuding Montague and Capulet families into opposing ethnic gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. The 1960s would see a number of hits like Fiddler on the Roof (1964), Hello, Dolly! (1964), Funny Girl (1964), and some more risqué pieces like Cabaret, before ending with the emergence of the rock musical. Broadway audiences in the 1970s welcomed musicals that varied from the usual style and substance. Concept musicals were introduced (shows built around an idea rather than a traditional plot) including A Chorus Line (1974) and Chicago (1975) while No, No, Nanette (1973) initiated a slew of popular revivals, but by decade s end the battle line was drawn between serious new works like Sweeney Todd (1979) and heavily commercialized British mega-musicals such as Evita (1976). The public ruled heavily in favour of the mega-musicals, so the 1980s brought a succession of long-running Brit hits with huge budgets redefining expectations for financial success on Broadway and in the West End. In earlier years, it was possible for a show to be considered a hit after a run of several hundred performances, but with multimillion-dollar production costs, a show must run for years simply to turn a profit. Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera and Miss Saigon were heavy on marketing and special effects including a falling chandelier in The Phantom of the Opera and a helicopter landing on stage in Miss Saigon. In the 1990s, a new generation of theatrical composers emerged who began with productions Off-Broadway, one of which was Rent (1996), a rock musical about a struggling community of artists in Manhattan. While the cost of tickets to Broadway and West End musicals was escalating beyond the budget of many theatregoers, Rent was marketed to increase the popularity of musicals among a younger audience and other shows followed its lead by offering heavily discounted day-ofperformance or standing-room tickets. To start the 21st Century a new resurgence of American musical comedies took Broadway by surprise. The Producers, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Hairspray - funny, melodic and inventively staged, these hit shows offered new hope for the genre. Anxious to guarantee that they recoup their considerable investments, if not show a healthy profit, some took (usually modestbudget) chances on the new and unusual, such as Spring Awakening (2006), and American Idiot (2010). Most took a safe route with revivals of familiar fare, such as Fiddler on the Roof and Grease, or with other proven material, such as films Spamalot, Hairspray and Shrek or wellknown literature ( The Scarlet Pimpernel and Wicked ) hoping that the shows would have a built-in audience redefining Broadway and West End musical as a tourist attraction, rather than a creative outlet. Another trend has been to create a minimal plot to fit a collection of songs that have already been hits, these have included Movin Out (2002, based on the tunes of Billy Joel), Jersey Boys (2006, The Four Seasons) and Rock of Ages (2009, featuring classic rock of the 1980s). This style is often referred to as the jukebox musical. Similar, but more plot-driven musicals, have been built around the canon of a particular pop group including Mamma Mia! (1999, based on the songs of ABBA), Our House (2002, based on the songs of Madness), and We Will Rock You (2002, based on the songs of Queen). The future of Musical Theatre is uncertain but in an era of dazzling 3-D movies and stunning IMAX films, Broadway and West End theatre entertainment remains one of the most popular attractions in NYC and London.

13 THE MAKING OF DON T STOP THE MUSIC DON T STOP THE MUSIC Don t Stop the Music is a musical extravaganza celebrating the best of musical theatre through the decades, transporting us from releases in the 50s, onwards through the 90s and the noughties, right up until the present day. Don t Stop the Music has been a departure from the usual productions put on by Cody Musical Theatre Company (formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society) and in return has caused further work from the production team. Rather than putting on a full musical it was felt a collaboration show would give Cody the opportunity to present a diverse programme of favourite song and dance numbers from some of the best-loved musicals not currently available for amateur groups to perform, bringing the West End to Aldershot. This show has many more songs and dances than a full musical show, which increased the work of the production team; therefore, a decision was made to have two Musical Directors and three Choreographers rather than the usual one. In the summer of 2014, the production team set to work deciding which musical numbers to perform and soon discovered issues due to some popular shows having many popular songs. With limited performance time, full length versions of these popular songs could not be accommodated and so it was decided a medley would work best. After many meetings and much deliberation a list of musical numbers was finally decided upon just in time for rehearsals to begin in April Workshop auditions were held for casting dancers and soloists, followed by note bashing to learn the harmonies, before movement was introduced creating the performance side of the production. Behind the scenes whilst the cast were busy learning lyrics and movements, the production team were holding further meetings to discuss set, costume, sound and lighting. With a limited set, compared to their usual productions, due to the diversity of the numbers, the onus was with lighting and costumes to create an atmosphere. Heavy admin has been involved for Musical Directors, Graham Hix and Paul Tickner, ensuring the cast and band have adapted scores / band parts for their arrangements along with rehearsal tracks to practice to. In early September 2015 everything was coming together nicely and a running order had been finalised; now there were just finer details to sort ready for opening night on 1st October 2015, such as what type of microphone to use in each number. With a lot of hard work and effort from all involved it looks to have paid off, for it s set to be a show stopper!

14 CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY - Formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society (CFAOS) THE PRODUCTION TEAM Director Charlotte Walker Musical Directors Graham Hix & Paul Tickner Choreographers Lisa Fletcher, April Timpson, Huw Prall Assistant Director Christine White Stage Manager Mike Davall Assistant Stage Manager Robert Phillips Lighting Director Melvyn Fryer (Prism) Lighting Designers Kevin Andrew, Melvyn Fryer Lighting Operator Stuart Armes Lighting Assistants Sam Fisher, Jessica Eade Sound Manager Richard Bradford Sound Assistant Sarah Wall Stage Dressing Clive Bolton, Sandra Bolton, Mike Davall Box Office Managers Ron Walker & Jenni Galliford Rehearsal Conductor Paul Tickner Rehearsal Pianist Graham Hix Synthesizer Programming Graham Hix Front of House Manager Martha Crawford Front of House Helpers Robert Cray, Jill Cray, Tracy Crawford, Helen Dayson, John Edwards, David Main, Sheila Main, Becs Mason, Louise Mileham, Brian McMahon, Martin Sampson, Sue Sampson, Peter Taylor, Shirley Tickner, Carole Wilkinson, Sue Warder, Lindsay Wickes Stage Door Keeper Peter Taylor Matrons Sarah Davis, Elena Knight, Vicki Thompson, Maria Walters Make-up Manager Victoria Taylor Make-up Team Diane Bedford, Alison Bedford, Karen Grovner, Kimberley Nichols, Sian Tickner Costumes Supplied by Dance Focus Academy, Sue s Costumes & the Cast Properties Sandra Bolton Photographs George Riddell Publicity Manager Laura Cross Publicity Team Lisa Fletcher, Tim Canfield, Stephanie Farry, Richard Young Website Tim Canfield Don t Stop the Music & Crazy for you Artwork Tim Canfield Programme Laura Cross, Tatum Le Patourel Staging Stage Curtains, Rostra & effects equipment Loaned by Princes Hall Van Loaned by Ultrasonic-Sciences Ltd Glitter Stage Dressing donated by April Timpson Publicity Banners Print Android Programme Printing Satzuma Business Development Handbill Printing Satzuma Business Development Rehearsal Tea Ladies Martha Crawford, Lynda Hix THE ORCHESTRA Reed Martyn Hayward Percussion Derek Vickers Trumpet Lawrence Warburton Keyboard David Perkins Trombone Paul Dodge Keyboard & M.D Graham Hix Bass Jonathan Williams Conductor & M.D Paul Tickner Horn Austin Pepper

15 DON T STOP THE MUSIC ABOUT NODA National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) Founded in 1899, NODA 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. NODA aims: To give a shared voice to amateur theatre To help societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice and performance. To provide leadership and advice to enable amateur theatre to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century 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. Membership provides theatre groups and individuals with a wide range of benefits including access to NODA s advice service at national and regional level, direct access to rights holders and the media, workshops and seminars to help share information on best practice. NODA holds an annual residential Summer School (with bursaries available) for those under 18. NODA also holds an annual national and regional programme and poster competition. Through its trading arm, members have access to a varied range of products and services including insurance for both societies and individuals, libretti and technical books and a range of NODA branded merchandise. As a rights holder NODA Limited has 150 pantomimes by leading authors as well as a growing catalogue of plays and musicals. For further information please contact: NODA, 15 The Metro Centre, Peterborough, PE2 7UH T: , Fax E: info@noda.org.uk Registered Charity No NOTICE TO PATRONS Please do not bring cameras, video or audio recording equipment into the auditorium and switch off all mobile telephones and devices. Recording in any form is prohibited. Please remember that noise such as whispering, watch bleeps, rustling of programmes and sweet papers can be disturbing to performers and spoil the performance for other members of the audience. All gangways, corridors and external passageways intended for exit must be kept entirely free from obstruction, whether permanent or temporary. NO STANDING ALLOWED NO SMOKING IN THE AUDITORIUM NO VISITORS BACKSTAGE NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR RECORDINGS Thank you for your co-operation

16 CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY - Formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society (CFAOS) OUR BRIEF HISTORY Cody Musical Theatre Company, formerly know as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society, is a charitable organisation, which has raised since 1939 over 60,000 for local charitable organisations. Formed in 1920 and having a Dramatic Section, the Society became first known as the Royal Aircraft Establishment Dramatic and Operatic Society. The first musical production, performed in 1921, was a Chinese operetta The Golden Amulet. It was performed in the old RAE Concert Hall on the site of the present QinetiQ (formerly DERA) Assembly Hall in Farnborough. In 1929 the Society was granted the use of the Farnborough Town Hall which continued until 1940 when the Town Hall was taken over completely as a Civil Defence Centre. During this period the association with the town of Farnborough grew to the extent that in 1935 the Society was reconstituted as the Farnborough and Royal Aircraft Establishment Amateur Operatic Society. Although the Society was grateful to have a home, the Town Hall had its disadvantages; there was no way to cross backstage from one side to the other and no changing rooms for the gentlemen, who had to make do with a marquee erected behind the hall. This worked reasonably well except for the winter of 1932 when due to a heavy fall of snow the roof of the marquee collapsed. In 1940 the Society moved to perform at the Theatre Royal, Aldershot, playing to packed houses every night. During the very first production ( The Mikado ) the Air Raid Warning sounded and Pooh-Bah kneeling before the Mikado said Your Majesty, I have to announce that the sirens have just gone off. The audience responded with one of the most prolonged rounds of applause the Society has ever received. Needless to say the show went on! The new RAE Assembly Hall became available in 1944 and the Society returned to its original home again until the year 1973 when the Princes Hall opened in Aldershot. The first show put on at the Princess Hall was Fiddler on the Roof followed by a large number of equally successful and ambitious productions, demonstrating that the Society was in the front rank of amateur companies. The Society s achievements broadened further with critically acclaimed operas such as Jesus Christ Superstar (the Society being the only amateur company allowed to present the show in 1995, prior to its subsequent revival in the West End) and have been awarded many regional accolades of excellence by NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association), the most recent being for the 2014 production of The Producers. In 2001 the Members decided that it would be appropriate to change the Society s name to Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society in order to reflect its continued links with its historical home. The members then decided in 2015 to change the name to Cody Musical Theatre Company to move with the modern times. Members who have received NODA Long Service Awards and Medals in the last 5 years: 60 Year Diamond Bar June Thomas 55 Year Gilt Stud Haydyn Thomas 45 Year Silver Bar Mike Davall 40 Year Silver Bar Joyce Atlee Sue Sampson 35 Year Silver Bar Tony Doherty Jim Prescott 30 Year Silver Bar Christine White Tim Canfield Giga Phillips 25 Year Silver Medal Huw Prall Eric McLoughlin Martin Sampson Sian Tickner Mike Lehman Lynda Taylor Gary Oxenham Sophie Fryer OFFICERS & COMMITTEE 2015/16 Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Business Manager Secretaries Publicity Manager Sophie Fryer Charlotte Walker Eric McLoughlin Chris Armes Carrie Canfield & Jenni Galliford Laura Cross General Committee Box Office Manager June Thomas Tim Canfield Haydn Thomas Giga Phillips Ron Walker & Jenni Galliford

17 DON T STOP THE MUSIC PAST PRODUCTIONS 1921 The Golden Amulet 1922 The Pirates of Penzance 1923 Patience 1924 The Mikado The Yeomen of the Guard 1925 Les Cloches de Corneville 1926 The Gondoliers 1927 The Pirates of Penzance 1929 The Rebel Maid 1930 The Geisha 1931 H.M.S. Pinafore The Yeomen of the Guard 1932 Iolanthe 1933 Patience 1935 The Mikado 1936 The Gondoliers 1937 Ruddigore 1938 Les Cloches de Corneville 1939 The Yeomen of the Guard 1940 The Pirates of Penzance 1941 The Mikado 1942 A Waltz Dream 1943 The Desert Song 1944 The Vagabond King The Gondoliers 1945 Good Night, Vienna Iolanthe 1946 The Rebel Maid 1947 The Yeomen of the Guard 1948 H.M.S. Pinafore 1949 The Mikado 1950 The Pirates of Penzance 1951 The Arcadians 1952 The Quaker Girl 1953 A Country Girl 1954 Rose Marie 1955 Waltz Time 1956 The Desert Song 1957 The Gondoliers 1958 The Vagabond King 1959 The Gypsy Baron 1960 Iolanthe 1961 White Horse Inn 1962 Brigadoon 1963 Night in Venice 1964 South Pacific 1965 Show Boat 1966 The Land of Smiles 1967 Oklahoma! 1968 Merrie England 1969 Orpheus in the Underworld 1970 Chu Chin Chow 1971 Camelot 1972 Die Fledermaus 1973 Fiddler on the Roof 1974 Kismet 1975 The Music Man 1976 The Merry Widow Robert and Elizabeth 1977 Le Belle Hélène The King and I 1978 Kiss Me Kate My Fair Lady 1979 Rose Marie Half a Sixpence 1980 Carousel Oliver! 1981 Carmen Brigadoon 1982 Die Fledermaus The Most Happy Fella 1983 Guys and Dolls Annie get your Gun 1984 Show Boat The Yeomen of the Guard 1985 Camelot Orpheus in the Underworld 1986 Oklahoma! The Desert Song 1987 White Horse Inn South Pacific 1988 Kismet The Pajama Game 1990 The Merry Widow Variety Showcase 1991 Gigi Street Scene (Premiere) 1992 Fiddler on the Roof The Gypsy Baron 1993 High Society Sweet Charity 1994 The Mikado Hello Dolly! 1995 Jesus Christ Superstar Kiss Me Kate 1996 The Pirates of Penzance Carousel 1997 Orpheus in the Underworld Chicago 1998 Calamity Jane Carmen 1989 My Fair Lady Cabaret 1999 Crazy for You Sweeney Todd 2000 Guys & Dolls South Pacific 2001 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Oliver! 2002 Die Fledermaus Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 2003 Chess Cabaret { 2004 Me and My Girl Oklahoma! { nd Street Singin in the Rain 2006 Copacabana Oh What a Lovely War 2007 HMS Pinafore { A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum { 2008 The King and I Annie Get Your Gun 2009 Annie Taking the Mick-a-doo 2010 Fiddler on the Roof { The Full Monty 2011 Jesus Christ Superstar The Pirates of Penzance 2012 Thoroughly Modern Millie { Behind the Bike Sheds (a Paul Tickner Production) 2013 The Sound of Music The Wizard of Oz 2014 The Producers Sweet Charity { 2015 Anything Goes NODA Award Winning Production { Programme

18 CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY - Formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society (CFAOS) A BIG THANK YOU DON T STOP FUNDRAISING As you will see from the totaliser, we are now three quarters of the way to our goal of 12,000 for the fundraising of our scenery store in just two and a half years due to all your generosity and support through raffles, bazaars, fashion shows, afternoon tea events, etc. Only another 3,000 to go. This coming year we will be holding a tea dance, a fashion show, summer parties, as well as the usual raffles, carol singing, etc. A huge thank you must go to you and our fundraising team who not only perform for your delight, but also spend a lot of their time and effort organising these events. If you would like to help us by donating money to the Society, then please complete the form below and post this with your cash or cheque made out to CFAOS (please put the words fund raising on the back of the cheques) into the box marked DONATIONS in the foyer during the interval and at the end of the performance, or send direct to CODY Musical Theatre Company, 10 Cody Court, 377 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8AW. Alternatively you can make a donation via text to the Society via our Just Giving page: text CODY00 followed by the amount you wish to donate to 70070, or via PAY PAL on our Web page: 12K 10K 8K 6K 4K 2K FUNDRAISING DONATION FORM Name: Come and join our enjoyable Dance Classes at the Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz and Street and Commercial Jazz Principal April Timpson (LISTD, DDP, CDE, Aff.PTD) Classes are held at Rotherwick Village Hall, Elvetham Heath Community Centre and The Church on the Heath. Address: Address: Amount of Donation: Classes for both boys and girls Classes for children from age 3 upwards Classes for adults ISTD qualified tuition Annual show at Princes Hall ISTD examinations Summer school Private coaching Please post to: CODY Musical Theatre Company, 10 Cody Court, 377 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 8AW For further details please take a timetable from the stand or call The Principal, April Timpson on Tel: or Mobile: Alternatively you can find class times on our website. Please visit Dance Focus Academy, 38 Avondale Road, Fleet, Hants GU51 3LG

19 BECOME PART OF THE CODY COMMUNITY DON T STOP THE MUSIC We pride ourselves on staging the highest possible standard of production, within the confines of an amateur organisation and we have fun in the process. We always welcome support, be it on stage, back stage or in the audience, and have regular social events including an annual dinner dance. Please help us to keep the company going by becoming part of our community. How to become part of Our Community Vice President Receive two free tickets to our shows each year, priority booking, vote at the AGM, Invitations to our social events and name in the programme showing your support. We just ask for a minimum contribution of 70 per year. Friend Priority booking, vote at the AGM, invitations to our social events and name in the programme. Annual fee of 30. Member Perform in the shows, priority booking, vote at the AGM, invitations to social events and name in the programme. Annual fee of 40 and show fee of 40 for each show you are in. Rehearsals for our next show Crazy for you begin on Tuesday 13th October, 8pm at Velmead Junior School (new members will need to audition). Auditions to be held at Velmead School on Sunday 18th October. WANTED! Males aged above 16 who can sing and dance for our next show Crazy for You 15th to 19th March 2016, rehearsals Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 13th October 2015 at Velmead School Fleet. For more information secretary@cfaos.co.uk Offer your time and build your skills by joining the production team or helping behind the scenes. Areas include - Scenery Construction, Stage Managing, Stage Crew, Props Assistant, Sound, Lighting, Make-up, Front of House, Costume, Directing, Choreographing, Publicity, Social Events and Fundraising. For Further Information secretary@cfaos.co.uk visit our website cfaos.co.uk or complete the form below and post to: CODY Musical Theatre Company, 10 Cody Court, 377 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 8AW I am interested in joining the Cody Musical Theatre Company (formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society). Please send me further details on the following: Vice President or Patron Scenery Construction Costume/Make-up, Performing Stage Crew Other (please specify) Name Address Phone Please post to: CODY Musical Theatre Company, 10 Cody Court, 377 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 8AW

20 PR N OU OD EX R CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS UC T TI ON Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin Book by Ken Ludwig. Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent. Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan. Originally produced on Broadway by Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with MUSICSCOPE and STAGE MUSICALS LIMITED of NEW YORK. Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Tickets to Box Office: Tickets available online Proceeds to Local Charities. Registered Charity No Crazy for You (handbill) A5.indd 1 21/09/ :41:55 Full details about our Society and forthcoming productions can be found on our website DSTM Programme.indd 20 22/09/ :50