Harrogate Gilbert & Sullivan Society
H M S P i n a f o r e 2 0 1 4
The Cast
The Principals (see portraits)
First Lord's Sisters, Cousins and Aunts, Sailors and Marines
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Souvenir Programme
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Rt Hon Sir Joseph Porter KCB
Bobbie Greatorex
Dick Deadeye
Arthur Berwick
Bob Becket
Robin Withey
Sopranos
Wendy Belsey
Catherine Culligan
Charlotte Brown
Vanessa Horwell
Gwen Nuttall
Chris Lowe
Captain Corcoran
Donald Stephenson
Bill Bobstay
Andrew Apsland
Ralph Rackstraw
Colin Belsey
Little Buttercup
Liz Kelley
Josephine
Helen Johnson
Hebe
Alex Bird
Altos
Carrie Brown
Sam Westwood
Jane Fawcett
Julie Robinson
Lucy Millar
Roz Ebbetts
Dot Haken
Tenors
Philip Bird
John Carter
Jim Coleman
Gordon Fawcett
Martin Johnson
Andy Wilkinson
Bass
Mike Dixon
Kit Hadley-Day
Peter Haken
A Marine
Thomas Gray
Photos
Dress rehearsal photos kindly provided courtesy of Bob McLennan
NODA report
What a lovely relaxing way to spend an evening with the sailors of HMS Pinafore. The orchestra, under the direction of Oliver Longstaff, began the evening with the delightful overture. When the curtains opened they revealed a wonderful well designed set. There was a strong male chorus of sailors and an equally strong chorus of sisters, cousins and aunts and their singing was a joy to listen to.
Captain Corcoran (Donald Stephenson) delivered both his lib and vocals with lovely clear diction and you could hear every word. Sir Joseph Porter (Bobbie Greatorex) provided much amusement especially in 'Never Mind the Why and Where', he is obviously very experienced in this field. Josephine (Helen Johnson) had a lovely clear voice which was very easy to listen to and Liz Kelly as Little Buttercup provided us with more humour and was well cast in this part.
A very strong cast supported throughout -there was not a weak link amongst them.
The costumes were excellent with great attention being paid to accessories and hairstyles.
Overall this was a superb production and it was a pity that more people were not there to enjoy it. Perhaps they are waiting to see it at the G&S Festival in August!
Pam Booth
May 2015