Previous Productions 1949 Iolanthe 1950 The Gondoliers The Mikado 1951 HMS Pinafore Iolanthe 1952 Patience The Yeomen of the Guard 1953 Trial by Jury and HMS Pinafore Ruddigore 1954 The Gondoliers 1955 The Mikado Trial by Jury and The Pirates of Penzance 1956 Patience and Iolanthe 1957 HMS Pinafore and Cox and Box 1958 The Sorcerer and The Yeomen of the Guard 1959 The Mikado and Ruddigore 1960 The Gondoliers and Patience 1961 Princess Ida 1962 The Mikado Trial by Jury and The Pirates of Penzance 1963 Iolanthe The Yeomen of the Guard 1964 The Sorcerer and Ruddigore 1965 The Gondoliers 1966 The Gypsy Baron Trial by Jury and HMS Pinafore 1967 Princess Ida 1968 Blossom Time The Yeomen of the Guard 1969 The Mikado and The Gondoliers 1970 Patience 1971 Trial by Jury and The Pirates of Penzance Iolanthe 1972 Ruddigore 1973 La Belle Helene The Yeomen of the Guard 1974 The Gondoliers 1975 HMS Pinafore 1976 The Mikado 1977 Iolanthe 1978 Orpheus in the Underworld The Yeomen of the Guard 1979 The Sorcerer 1980 The Pirates of Penzance 1981 Lilac Time 1982 The Mikado 1983 Princess Ida Patience 1984 The Gondoliers 1985 Ruddigore 1986 The Merry Widow Iolanthe 1987 Trial by Jury and The Pirates of Penzance 1988 La Belle Helene The Yeomen of the Guard 1989 The Gypsy Baron 1990 The Mikado Die Fledermaus 1991 HMS Pinafore 1992 Princess Ida The Gondoliers 1993 Ruddigore 1994 Patience Iolanthe 1995 The Grand Duke 1996 The Merry Widow The Sorcerer 1997 The Pirates of Penzance La Vie Parisienne 1998 The Yeomen of the Guard 1999 The Mikado 2000 The Gondoliers 2001 Ruddigore 2002 Iolanthe 2003 Patience 2004 The Pirates of Penzance 2005 Orpheus in the Underworld 2006 The Mikado
affiliated to N.O.D.A. and Ealing Arts registered charity no. 1103764 Hon. President Margaret Bannon Hon. Life Members Pam Craddock, Edwin Owen, Pauline Pressey Peggy Sceats, Roy Talbot, Dave & Pam Thomas Chairman Edwin Owen Vice-Chairman Alan Whitworth Hon. Secretary Debbie Edwards, 12 Sovereign Close, Ealing, London, W5 2DE Tel: 0870 774 3497 Patron's Secretary Alvina Doughty, 415 Allenby Road, Southall, Middlesex UB1 2HG Committee Alvina Doughty, Catherine Hickling, Geof Morgan James D'Souza, Rachael Wood Mr R.E. Cave John Chamberlain Mr L.W.J. Clarke Peter Clark Miss E. Dent Alvina Doughty Fraser Grant Harry Greenway (M.P.1979-1997) PATRONS Roy & Marion Haworth Miss E.A. Hayes Catherine Hickling Judith Higgs Miss J. Jarvis Brenda Knaggs Mr & Mrs F. Lummes Jeff & Dallas Myers Stephen Pound M.P. Cllr. & Mrs John Ross Norman Simons Miss P. Sceats Mrs J.B. Smith Mr & Mrs M. Strachan Jill Talbot www.julianoperatic.org
Chairman's Notes Most people who know anything about Gilbert & Sullivan have usually heard of The Mikado, The Gondoliers, The Pirates of Penzance and the like, but mention The Sorcerer and the reaction is never heard of it. When I was first introduced to it in the Julian's production of 1964 I was struck by its tunefulness. There is nothing serious about The Sorcerer and I found it a thoroughly enjoyable light-hearted piece. It deserves a better reputation than it gets and I hope this production does credit to the piece. The show is again directed by Fraser Grant, his tenth show with us, with Paul Smith as Musical Director. We are delighted that Paul is able to continue for this, his third show with us. As before we value our association with London College of Music and Media and we welcome Cristin Curtin playing Aline in this production. We also welcome back Barry Gilbert (Frederic in our last Pirates ) as Alexis. As always the production credits in the programme are extensive and we are extremely appreciative of the work undertaken by those supporting those on stage and helping to put the show on - time and effort given freely. Generally we try to appeal to as wide an audience as possible and we particularly appreciate the support of those who attend our shows regularly. If you are not on our mailing list, and wish to join this, give your name to a steward. We also appreciate the support of our Patrons - again if you wish to become one, please contact the Secretary. (Patrons get priority bookings for the main show). We are also pleased, due to our activities, to support local charities such as PESTS (helping special needs children). Recently the society lost one of its life members, Jack Bannon, who died at his home in Ireland in July after a long illness. He was the Society's leading tenor from the mid-1950's to 1972, and had a marvelous tenor voice. He also sang with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. The Julian exists as a charity for the education of those interested in all aspects of stagecraft, music and singing. Most do it just for the fun and relaxation that participation brings, whilst some do it to gain singing and operatic experience. Some are old hands, and some are new for this production. In any event the Society also values a good social side and new members are always welcome. All voice ranges are required and previous experience is not necessary, good opportunities exist for rehearsal and learning. Experienced performers are also welcome where the opportunities are available for main parts, consistent with the Society's policy of casting from existing members wherever possible. Weekly rehearsals take place at Ealing Town Hall on Wednesday evenings. During the winter months, the Society rehearses for a spring concert/soiree. From March to October rehearsals are devoted to the main autumn production. For more information contact the Secretary, Debbie Edwards, on 0870 7743497 or view our web site at www.julianoperatic.org I hope you enjoy the performance. Edwin Owen Chairman
Recipe How to make Sally Lunn buns: This is a recipe for a very old type of bun that originated in Bath, England. A Huguenot immigrant called Solange (Sollie) Luyon came to Bath and possibly made these buns when she began working for a local baker. Sally Lunn is a corruption of her French name. They are still made and sold in Bath today. Method Ingredients - Put the butter and the milk into a saucepan. 4 tablespoons butter - Stir over a very low heat until the milk is 1/4 pint milk lukewarm and the butter has melted. pinch of salt - Sieve the salt and flour together into a bowl. 3 cups plain flour - Prepare the yeast according to the instructions. 1 free-range egg - Add the yeast mix, milk and butter mix and the 2 level teaspoons dried yeast egg to the flour. - Mix to a smooth paste. - Put dessert-spoonfuls onto a greased baking tray. - Leave to rise for 1 hour in a warm place. - Bake at 190 degrees C for 20-30 minutes. Synopsis ACT ONE A crowd of villagers, workmen and guests assemble excitedly in the grounds of the Mansion of Sir Marmaduke Pointdextre in order to celebrate the impending betrothal of his son Alexis to Aline Sangazure, daughter of the very wealthy and very connected Lady Sangazure. Only one villager seems a tad miserable, Constance Partlet. It would appear she is madly in love with Dr Daly the local vicar, and he seems completely oblivious to her affections. Mrs Partlet resolves to help her daughter win his heart, but without much success, as Dr Daly is too pre-occupied with his own memories of when he was a pale young curate. The crowd welcomes Aline and Alexis and a notary duly records their betrothal and the celebrations begin. Sir Marmaduke greets lady Sangazure, and both separately reveal to the audience their intense attraction for each other. Once the ceremony is complete all leave Alexis and Aline alone together. Alexis, a modern young man, tells Aline that he wishes that all the world were as happy in love as he is-so in order to achieve this aim, he has sent for a Sorcerer to come and distribute a love potion amongst the villagers. The Sorcerer, a certain John Wellington Wells, arrives and explains to the happy pair, that the philtre-once distributed- will make all unattached villagers fall instantly in love with the first person they see upon waking. An eerie incantation is carried out, and the spirits of the philtre warn the trio that there is no going back now. The philtre is poured into a large teapot. The villagers assemble for tea and sandwiches, and Dr Daly makes everyone a cuppa. Aline and Alexis look on as the villagers, having drunk the potion distributed in the tea, become very drowsy, then collapse asleep Page Sponsored by Bob Lowe
Synopsis ACT TWO Midnight. The villagers are still fast asleep on the spot where they fell-except for Sir Marmaduke, Lady Sangazure, Mrs Partlet and Dr Daly who have been removed to bed (as befits their station). The villagers awake with a start and automatically fall in love with the first person they see. Some of the matches are quite unusual, but everyone seems happy; except Constance who has fallen madly in love with the old Notary. Alexis is overjoyed at the results and now demands Aline drink the potion to guarantee their everlasting love. Aline, appalled by his lack of trust, refuses and it seems their love is doomed. In the middle of this new complication Dr Daly appears. He is under the spell of the potion, but has yet to set eyes on an unattached maiden, and so is rather frustrated, although he knows not why. Not so Sir Marmaduke who bounds on with youthful vigour to announce to his son that he intends to get married again to Mrs Partlet! Alexis is not best pleased. The night continues to go downhill as Lady Sangazure pursues John Wellington Wells-as he is the first person she spies upon waking. After he rebuffs her she threatens to kill herself. JWW follows her to make sure no such thing happens. Meanwhile Aline has had a change of heart and decides to partake of the potion as Alexis demanded. She falls asleep on the ground, only to be wakened by Sorcerer Trivia Among other things the piece satirizes old-fashioned stilted manners, the muffler and slipper popularity of curates, the pose of aristocratic benevolence, and the inebriety of the working man. The part of the Sorcerer introduced the late Mr. George Grossmith to the stage for the first time. For twelve years he remained with the D'Oyly Carte Company, playing all the leading Low Comedy parts. It opened on November 17, 1877 at the Opera Comique in the Strand in London, where it ran for 178 performances. For the 1884 revival, Gilbert and Sullivan abridged the ending to Act I, and provided a new opening to Act II, and it is in this form that the work is usually presented today. The opera was revived in 1884 and again in 1898. In the early years of the 20th century, however, it gradually fell out of favour. Between the mid-1930s and the early 1970s, the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company did not perform it at all, and many amateur companies followed suit. A 1971 revival brought new life to the work, and it has now joined the regular rotation of most G&S performing groups. Page Sponsored by Peter and Debbie Edwards
Musical Numbers OVERTURE ACT ONE Chorus - Ring forth, ye Bells.....................................Chorus Recit...........................................Mrs Partlet & Constance Aria - When he is here.......................................constance Recit....................................................Rev. Dr Daly Ballad - Time was, when Love and I were well acquainted..............dr Daly Recit. & Minuet...........................Sir Marmaduke, Dr Daly & Alexis Chorus of Girls - With heart and with voice................... Female Chorus Recit..........................................................Aline Aria - Happy young heart.........................................aline Recit.................................................Lady Sangazure Chorus of Men - With heart and with voice......................male Chorus Duet...................................Lady Sangazure & Sir Marmaduke Ensemble - All is prepared....................aline, Alexis, Lawyer & Chorus Ballad - For Love alone..........................................alexis Song - My Name is John Wellington Wells.........................Mr Wells Incantation............................... Aline, Alexis, Mr Wells & Chorus Finale - Now to the Banquet we press.........................the Company ACT TWO Trio & Chorus..............................Aline, Alexis, Mr Wells & Chorus Ensemble......................... Constance, Notary, Aline, Alexis & Chorus Ballad - It is not love............................................alexis Quintet...................Aline, Mrs Partlet, Alexis, Dr Daly & Sir Marmaduke Recit. & Duet................................. Lady Sangazure & Mr Wells Recit. & Air.....................................................Aline Song - Engaged to So-and-So................................... Dr Daly Ensemble................................Aline, Alexis, Dr Daly and Chorus Recit..........................................................Alexis Finale..................................................The Company Page Sponsored by Alan Whitworth
Words by W.S. Gilbert Dramatis Personnae Sir Marmaduke Pointdextre (an Elderly Baronet) Alexis (of the Grenadier Guards, his Son) Dr Daly (Vicar of Ploverleigh) Notary John Wellington Wells (of J. Wells & Co., Family Sorcerers) Lady Sangazure (a Lady of Ancient Lineage) Aline (her Daughter - betrothed to Alexis) Mrs Partlet (a Pew Opener) Constance (her Daughter) Hercules (a servant) Jeremy Rowett Barry Gilbert Peter Edwards Bob Lowe Geoffrey Morgan Debbie Edwards Cristin Curtin Cheryl Chisnall Sunita Dugal Nikolas Harris
Music by Arthur Sullivan Chorus of Villagers Maureen Fitzpatrick-Browne, Eleanor Harper, Anne Harris, Cecilia Jarvis, Joanna McEwen, Pauline Nicholson, Sheila Perkins, Rosemary Rowett, Ann-Marie Spittle, Rachael Wood. Michael Cuming, James D'Souza, Tony Grace, Martin Jarvis, Tim Perkins, Alan Whitworth. Scene ACT ONE Exterior of Sir Marmaduke's Mansion. Mid-day (Twelve hours are supposed to elapse between Acts 1 and 2) ACT TWO Exterior of Sir Marmaduke's Mansion. Midnight There will be an interval of 20 minutes between each act, during which refreshments will be available in the foyer and bar. The show runs for about two hours including the interval.
Cast Jeremy Rowett - Sir Marmaduke Pointdextre Born in London in 1944. Studied at Cambridge, where I saw an open air production of The Sorcerer. When I joined the Civil Service, I took part in acting for the first time with the St Christopher Singers. I understudied for Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd in Ruddigore. Subsequent light operas with the St Christopher Singers' included Oklahoma, Land of Smiles, Gypsy Baron and Die Fledermaus. In the 1980s the St Christopher Singers no longer performed light operas, so I joined Ealing Choral Society with more serious music. I joined JLOS with my wife Rosemary last autumn. This will be my first leading role and I look forward to singing the part of Sir Marmaduke Pointdextre. Barry Gilbert - Alexis Barry's singing career started when he moved to New York, USA in his late teens, where he was discovered by Judith-Hansen Schwab a renowned NY voice coach. He entered competitions and won two scholarships which paid for vocal workshops at Princeton University Music College. He has performed with several NY and Connecticut Choral societies in solo roles and joined Connecticut Grand Opera where he performed in several Opera's including Don Giovanni, L'Elisir d'amore and La Boheme. Upon returning to the UK he joined Questor's Choir in Ealing which lead back to Gilbert & Sullivan in which he performed concert versions of The Mikado and The Yeomen of the Guard. He has played Frederick in The Pirates of Penzance with Kenton Light Opera and JLOS. Peter Edwards - Dr Daly Peter's first JLOS production was The Sorcerer in 1997, where he played Sir Marmaduke. Since then he's played a variety of roles within the Company, including bouncing across the stage in last year's Mikado. This year he's looking forward to a nice cup of tea and more sedate transport. Bob Lowe - Notary With his legal background, low voice, advancing years and occasional deafness Bob is intrigued to discover that he is everything that Constance despises - and yet she loves him madly! He has performed other legal roles in A Masked Ball, Gianni Schicchi and most recently as the usher/queen of Hearts in the Julian 'Alice in Wonderland' production of Trial by Jury. His highlight of the year came in June and October when, as a member of a huge choir, he sang the final movement of Beethoven's Choral Symphony at the re-opening of the Festival Hall and at a Gala for the Queen. Still married.
Cast Geoffrey Morgan - John Wellington Wells Since joining the Julian as Mountarrarat in their 2002 performance of Iolanthe, Geoffrey has been in the chorus and Grosvenor (Patience), Mars (Orpheus) and Pooh Bah (Mikado). Mr Wells has more difficult music and an interesting character to portray. I hope I do him justice. Debbie Edwards - Lady Sangazure This is Debbie's second aristocratic part, having sung Lady Jane in JLOS's production of Patience. It's also her first non-speaking role as Lady Sangazure has no dialogue at all. Cristin Curtin - Aline Originally from Co Cork, Cristin has been performing from a very young age. From age nine she commenced her vocal training with Mary Mulcahy and won various prizes including the LCM perpetual trophy at Feis Maitiu Cork. Winning a scholarship to LCM in 2004 she has just finished her Bmus and is currently studying with Ann James. Cristin recently performed the role of Papagena in The Magic Flute at Christ the Saviour's Church, Ealing and is currently collaborating with young Irish composer Solfa Carlile on musical theatre projects. Cheryl Chisnall - Mrs Partlet Cheryl has been fortunate over the years to have played several principle parts of exalted rank such as the Queen of Barataria (Gondoliers), Princess Ida and The Princess of Monte Carlo (Grand Duke) but as Mrs Partlet, the pew -opener, she knows 'er place amongst 'er betters! Cheryl also teaches full time, sings with the Music For A while company and subsidises three sons. Sunita Dugal - Constance This is Sunita's fifth production with the Julian. Past roles include Mercury in Orpheus in the Underworld, and last year she played Pitti Sing in The Mikado.
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Fraser Grant - Director Directors Fraser Grant studied French at Edinburgh University then went on to train as a Director at Drama Studio London. He is head of drama at the London College of Music, Junior College, and Harvington School, Ealing. Opera Work includes La Traviata, Carmen, Tosca, The Pearl Fishers, Le Nozze di Figaro, La Cenerentola, Don Giovanni, La Boheme, Rigoletto, Madama Butterfly and The Magic Flute for First Act Opera, Eugene Onegin, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Le nozze di Figaro and Cosi fan tutte for Oyster Opera, Eight Songs for a Mad King for Solaris Music Theatre at the Purcell Room, Lucia di Lammermoor, The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, Dido and Aeneas and The Magic Flute for Opera South East and The Magic Flute for Music Theatre Kernow. As head of Music Theatre at The London College of Music and Media he has directed students in productions of Hansel and Gretel, Days of Hope, The Soldier's Tale, Weill Women and Shaken Not Stirred (a new musical written in collaboration with composing students). More recently he directed his own updated translation of Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld and Purcell's Dido and Aeneas. As a Theatre Director he has directed many productions including A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest, Abigail's Party, The Wanderer, Broken Glass, The Importance of Being Earnest and The Threepenny Opera. His collaboration with playwright Lynne Harvey includes world premieres of The Jingo Drill, C, Laugh Out Loud and Something For The Grown Ups. He also works in Italy where he has directed touring productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest,Twist and Shout-The Beatles' Story, Jekyll and Hyde, Romeo and Juliet, The Blues Brothers and A Christmas Carol. Recent projects include La Boheme at the Minack Theatre, Cornwall, Don Giovanni for Hampstead Garden Opera and Carmen at the Unicorn Theatre, London. Future projects include Hamlet, La Cenerentola and Die Fledermaus. Paul Smith - Musical Director Paul's London shows include Godspell, Stop the World I Want to Get Off, Oklahoma, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead at the National Theatre - Paint Your Wagon, The Tempest and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in Regents Park. Paul was musical director for Howard Goodall's new musical Days of Hope and for Danny La Rue, Ronnie Corbet and Anthony Newly on stage and on television. His cabaret and concert work have taken him all over the world, playing for Carolyn Allen, Pam Ayres, Sheila Steafel and Janie Dee. He has a wealth of experience in Victorian Music Hall and has played and arranged shows world wide. He was resident MD at the Players Theatre for a number of years. He is a guest conductor for the British Festival Concert Orchestra for their classical and contemporary concerts. This is Paul's third show with JLOS. Page Sponsored by Cheryl Chisnall
Production Credits DIRECTOR MUSICAL DIRECTOR Fraser Grant Paul Smith Production Team Fraser Grant, Debbie Edwards, Martin Jarvis Costumes Homburgs & Questors Theatre Props Martin Jarvis Scenery Design & Construction Martin Jarvis & Crew Lighting Francois Langton Stage Manager Kevin McCarthy Front of House & Hotplate Friends of JLOS Box Office Questors Theatre Publicity Edwin Owen Programme Alan Whitworth Publicity & programme Artwork Martin Jarvis Make-Up Greasepaint Chorus Master & Repetiteur Jan Cunningham Workshop Facilities Questors Theatre Period Transport The Tricycle Association THE JULIAN LIGHT OPERATIC ORCHESTRA Leader Mireia Ferrer Yabar Flute Yshani Perinpanaygam Violin 1 Mireia Ferrer Yabar Oboe Anna Turmeau Christine Miller Clarinet Lindsey Iles Violin 2 Katerina Mitchell Bassoon Iona Garvie Ben Norris Horn Chris Turner Viola Mary Kelly Trumpet Alan Blair Cello Michael Wigram Trombone Dave Clark Double Bass Lesley Fisher Percussion Dave Neville Page Sponsored by Edwin Owen
Julian Light Operatic Society will be presenting A Musical Soiree During Spring 2008 (Venue and date to be announced) An informal evening's entertainment including buffet supper in aid of Company funds Julian Light Operatic Society are proud to present HMS Pinafore by Gilbert & Sullivan in Autumn 2008 Page Sponsored by Geoffrey Morgan