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THE SOCIETY

President - Mr A Lloyd

Under the distinguished patronage ofThe Worshipful the Mayor of Rushmoor, Councillor Martin Tennant

Life MembersElaine Adams, Peter Adams O.B.E., Derek Canfield, Haydn Thomas, June Thomas

Vice Presidents

ALD. COLIN BALCHIN J.P.

CLLR. TERRY BRIDGEMAN

ALD. JOHN DEBENHAM M.B.E.

CLLR. ROLAND DIBBS

MR. MICHAEL EVANS M.B.E.

CLLR. BARBARA HURST

MR. MAURICE KENT

DR. ARTHUR MACADAM

MRS. PAMELA MACADAM

MR. GERARD OWENS

MR. JOHN PARKER

MR. JOHN PORTER

CLLR. JOHN WALL

ALD. GEOFF WOOLGER

CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

Chairman Sophie FryerVice Chairman Charlotte WalkerTreasurer Eric McLoughlin Business Manager Chris ArmesSecretaries Carrie Canfield & Lynda TaylorPublicity Manager Laura Cross

General Committee June Thomas Tim Canfield Haydn Thomas Giga PhillipsBox Office Manager Ron Walker

Committee Members

Affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Associationwww.noda.org.uk

Musical DirectorGraham Hix

DirectorGary Oxenham

Assistant DirectorSophie Fryer

Choreographer Lisa Fletcher

15 - 19 March 2016

Princes Hall, AldershotMusic 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.Original choreography recreated by Lisa Fletcher.

The worldwide copyrights in the music of George and Ira Gershwin for this presentation are licensed by the Gershwin Family.

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Cody Musical Theatre Companyformerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society

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Stage Manager Mike Davall

Properties Manager Sandra Bolton

Box Office Manager Ron Walker

Lighting Director Melvyn Fryer (Prism)

Lighting Designer Stuart Armes

Sound Director Richard Bradford

Front of House Manager Graham Kirby-Smith

Make-up Manager Victoria Taylor

Costume Manager Helen Dayson

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

After our musical extravaganza last show, we present for your delight “Crazy for You”. This show welcomes Gary Oxenham (a member for many years with the Company) in his debut role as Director in his own right, having co-directed “Sweet Charity” in 2014.

“Crazy for You” is the culmination of some extremely hard work and dedication, which includes fabulous energetic dance routines choreographed by Lisa Fletcher, also her debut as solo Choreographer (she co-choreographed for our last show) and marvellous singing, under the wonderful direction of Graham Hix, of some fantastic George and Ira Gershwin tunes that you will all recognise as the show progresses.

Our next show, “A Chorus Line”, which has recently finished its second successful run in the West End, centres around seventeen Broadway dancers, both men and women, auditioning for parts in a chorus line. We are looking for male dancers/actors to join us for this wonderful show. If you would like to join us, or know of anyone who would be interested, then please get in touch – details can be found later in this programme.

So, please sit back and let us transport you to the gold-mining town of Deadrock, Nevada to watch this stunning Tony and Olivier Award winning show.

Sophie Fryer

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REHEARSALS

Follies: Chloe, Danni, Laura T, Christie, LucyLaura C, Sue, April, Sam, Sarah

Cowboy Trio: Chris, Tim, Ron Towns Folk: Helen, Kayleigh, Arie, Tony

Cowboys: James, Lisa, Tracyann, TomParis, Kevin, Steve


THE CAST

Bobby Child Rob Tickner

Polly Baker Kelly Gates

Bela Zangler Nigel Morley

Irene Roth Emily Gregory

Lank Hawkins Tony Siddall

Everett Baker Haydn Thomas

Mother (Lottie Child) Giga Phillips

Eugenie Fodor Charlie Magowan

Patricia Fodor Janey Blaszkowicz

Perkins Steve Howard

FOLLIES:

Tess Danni Stembridge

Patsy Sue Canfield

Mitzi Laura Thomas

Girls Chloe Anderson, Samantha Bottle, Laura Cross, Christie Lambert, Lucy Paynter, April Timpson, Sarah Wall

COWBOYS:

Mingo Ron Walker

Moose Tim Canfield

Sam Chris Boorman

Junior James Timpson

Jimmy Paris Terrett

Wyatt Tom Knight

Harry/Pete Kevin Long

Custus Lisa Nicholson

Billie Tracyann Johnson

TOWNSFOLK & OTHER PARTS:

Helen Dayson, Tony Doherty, Kayleigh McCarthy, Arie Van Nieuwenhuijzen

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BIOGRAPHIES - PRODUCTION TEAM

Gary Oxenham – DirectorWell this is a first! No, really, it actually is! This is Gary’s first biography as a Director of a full musical show. He is delighted to have been given the opportunity to take the reins as the Director for Cody Musical Theatre. In fact, there is a lovely symmetry here because the first show both Gary and the Choreographer Lisa were in at Cody was “Crazy for You” back in 1999 as singers and dancers. Now here they are 17 years later both in charge! Gary had some previous leadership roles including Assistant Director for “Sweet Charity”, over the years has choreographed a Youth Dance Troupe and been a Band Master of a marching band that won Best Newcomers in a West of England band competition! Gary has performed in nearly 100 shows since the age of 9 on the amateur stage all over the country. He would like to thank the MD Graham and Choreographer Lisa, along with his sterling assistant Sophie and the rest of the Production Team, for all their help along the way. And of course the show would be nothing without the wonderful cast and superb principals. They have made this journey for him an absolute joy!

Graham Hix – Musical DirectorGraham’s leaning 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 and London Weekend TV / ITV.Piano playing lay almost dormant for 20 years, during which time Graham built his career specialising in light entertainment music mixing, working with everyone from Bette Midler and Sammy Davis to Carl Davis and 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 flexed the fingers again and has now spent 30 years being Musical Director, arranger and keyboardist for many local music groups with “Crazy for You” being his 8th show as MD for Cody. Graham hopes you will sit back and enjoy all the wonderful Gershwin melodies performed by a fabulous cast and orchestra.

Sophie Fryer – Assistant Director Sophie started dancing at the age of 3 and her first stage appearance was as a butterfly. She joined amateur dramatics at the age of 13 acting in plays and then turned to musical stage when she joined the Harrow Light Opera Company at the age of 16 as a dancer. She progressed to singing and principle parts thereafter, including Nancy in “Oliver!”. Sophie joined Cody in 1991 and has played many character roles. She has been performing the role of Assistant Director for many years and now prefers this side of the lights. She is also kept busy with being Chairman of this Company as well as running her own millinery business.

Lisa Fletcher– ChoreographerWith 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, and directed, various stage productions ranging from drama to panto. She joined Cody Musical Theatre Company 17 years ago as a dancer in “Crazy for You”. How appropriate that her first show as Choreographer is for the very same show. Lisa has found it challenging, rewarding, fun and hopes that audiences will enjoy the show as much as she has enjoyed helping to create it. She would like to thank her grandson, Arran, for helping his Nonna try out the dances at home! The family are eagerly awaiting the arrival of his little sister any day now. Exciting times.

Mike Davall – Stage Manager“Crazy for You” is the first repeat show during Mike’s tenure as Stage Manager. The first production was 17 years ago in 1999. It is a fun show with lots of good songs and music as well as a very versatile set which will keep Mike and his Crew busy during the run. Mike is still busy with local shows. He helps out with CAMUS Productions as part of the Stage Crew team and last year was co-ersed into doing sound for his Golf Club Winter Show, which was great fun as it was something different. It also gave Mike the opportunity to help the members taking part especially as some of them had never sung or performed before.

Richard Bradford – Sound Director Richard has spent over forty years working on sound in television, providing both the broadcast sound on shows as well as sound systems for audiences. Much of this work has been carried out in television studios, but he has also been involved with productions staged in various West End theatres, the Hammersmith Apollo and the Royal Albert Hall. He worked with Russell Watson and Lionel Richie on stage shows in Amsterdam, and was pleased to receive a nomination for a British Academy Award in recognition of his work on an oratorio for ITV. He is looking forward to being involved with “Crazy for You”.


BIOGRAPHIES - CAST

Rob Tickner – Bobby ChildRob joined Cody in 2005 as Cosmo in “Singin’ in the Rain” which was an energetic part full of singing and tap dancing. This is the first show since “Singin’ in the Rain” that Rob has truly had to put his tap shoes back on which is a daunting prospect without any tap training. Rob hopes he can put his tapping frustrations aside and perform a tip tap performance.

Kelly Gates - Polly BakerKelly is delighted to be given the opportunity to perform the role of Polly, which is completely different character compared to her previous two principal roles with Cody as Helene in “Sweet Charity” and Mary Magdalene in “Jesus Christ Superstar”.Kelly studied Music, Dance and Drama from a young age and performed in various roles during school. She then went on to College in York to study Theatre, Film, Television and Radio. Following that Kelly attended the Guildford Academy of Contemporary Music where she gained a diploma in Vocals. Prior to settling down and having a family, Kelly also performed in a number of function bands and was part of the Girl Group “Sasski” for several years.She would like to take this opportunity to thank her family for all their support, especially her husband Stuart, for agreeing to run around after their four young children during rehearsals and show week, yet again!

Nigel Morley - Bela ZanglerNigel has loved being in another show with Cody at The Princes Hall. He has previously appeared with them in “Behind the Bike Sheds” and, as Max Bialystock, in “The Producers”. Roles with the Farnham Amateur Operatic Society include Jack Point in “The Yeomen of the Guard”, through Horace Vandergelder in “Hello Dolly!” and Nicely-Nicely Johnson in “Guys and Dolls”, to Major General Stanley in “The Pirates of Penzance”. In real life Nigel is … sober!

Emily Gregory - Irene RothEmily has loved musical theatre for as long as she can remember but her passion for performing took a bit of a backseat when she had her son Flynn nearly two years ago. Now in her second show for Cody, she can’t imagine her life without it! As a member of the Big Little Theatre Company in her teens, Emily performed multiple shows at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre and the Regent Centre Christchurch. She has been fortunate enough to play the lead roles of Hope Harcourt in “Anything Goes”, Mari Hoff in “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” and Eponine in “Les Misérables” – a show which will forever hold a place deep in her heart. Emily has thoroughly enjoyed stepping into the shoes of Irene Roth and would like to thank her husband Jonny for being so supportive while she’s been off being a “Naughty Baby” at rehearsals. When she’s not looking after Flynn, Emily is busy running her own newborn, baby and family photography business, Baby Love Photography.

Tony Siddall – Lank HawkinsTony is looking forward to running the saloon as the rather manic and impatient Lank. Other recent roles have included The Captain “Anything Goes”, Pat Denning “42nd Street”, Lt Brannigan in “Guys and Dolls”, Willy in “Copacabana”, The Kralahome in “The King and I”, Brian and the Irish Police Sergeant in “The Producers”, Mr Sowerberry in “Oliver!”, Franz in “The Sound of Music”, and Underling in “The Drowsy Chaperone”. This is Tony’s fourteenth show with CMTC prior to which, for many years, he appeared in productions by the NatWest (now RBS) Theatre Company in London.

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BIOGRAPHIES - CAST

Giga Phillips - Mother (Lottie Child)Giga last played Lottie in the 1999 production and the role hasn’t changed! Lottie is still a hard business woman whose son frustrates her expectations of him becoming a great banker and following in the family footsteps. I guess all mothers know how I feel! Last year, Giga appeared as Mrs Harcourt in “Anything Goes”(Cody Musical Theatre Company), Mrs Candour in “School for Scandal” by Sheridan (CCP) and in “Don’t Stop the Music” (CMTC), whilst overseeing her house being rebuilt. Hopefully 2016 will be an easier year!

Haydn Thomas - Everett BakerWith his wife June, Haydn joined the Company in 1960 and has performed onstage in 90 of our productions, as chorus member, dancer and as a principal in well over 60 roles, of which his favourites include King Arthur in “Camelot”, the King in “The King and I” and Professor Higgins in “My Fair Lady”. In this show, he is reprising his earlier role of Everett- a “Befuddled” old timer (not art imitating life, he hopes). Backstage, from time to time, he has acted as prompt and member of stagecrew, make-up and props-making teams. Our Business Manager for 19 years, Costume Manager for 12 years and Chairman for 16 years, he has been awarded Life Membership of the Society and also the 50 Year Service Award of The National Operatic and Dramatic Association.

Charlie Magowan - Eugenie FodorCharlie last performed in “Crazy for You” with FAOS at the Farnham Maltings, and she had such a hoot as the ever chirpy English traveller, Patricia, she decided to have another go. This time she is really excited to be the other half of the Fodor double act, Eugenie. A regular performer with Cody and other local societies and singing groups, she has enjoyed a diversity of principal comedy roles. These have ranged from Ruth in “Pirates of Penzance”, Mrs Bates in “Behind the Bike Sheds” and Widow Corney in “Oliver!” to a larger than life and eye-opening Talking Tree in “Wizard of Oz” and Singing Sausage with Palace of Varieties. When not enjoying life in the Wild West in “Crazy for You”, she plays a key role in the conservation of wildlife with Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Janey Blaszkowicz - Patricia FodorJaney joined Cody Musical Theatre Company for the last fantastic show “Don’t Stop the Music” and is now thrilled to be performing as Patricia Fodor - her acting debut! Janey studied for a popular music degree at Sheffield University, majoring in voice. Whilst studying for her degree, she was lead singer of many function bands and a regular feature in the performing circuit. It wasn’t long after Janey started her teaching career that she went back to study, herself, by completing her vocal diploma in music theatre. She also studied ballet, ballroom and Latin dancing from a young age and competed across the country. Janey lives locally with her husband and two young children.

Danni Stembridge - TessThis show is Danni’s 12th show with the Company. She first donned her tap shoes in 2005 as the high-kicking Diane Lorimer in “42nd Street” and a few shows later, played her first principal role as Josephine in “HMS Pinafore”. Since then, she has visited a few other societies appearing as Christine in “Phantom”, Maria in “West Side Story” and Sarah Brown in “Guys and Dolls”, as well as returning ‘home’ to Cody as Tuptim in “The King and I”, Philia in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, Mabel in “The Pirates of Penzance” and dusting off her tap shoes once again to play Reno Sweeney in last year’s “Anything Goes”. A life-long lover of musical theatre, Danni has turned her passion into a rewarding career as a drama school voice and singing teacher.

Sue Canfield - Patsy“Crazy for You” was Sue’s first show with the Company in 1999 and she is delighted to be doing it again, this time playing such a fun character! For someone for whom dancing is her first love, and with Gershwin as the song writer, there are few better shows to do, and rehearsals have been really enjoyable. Sue is more often found on the production team as Choreographer, most recently for “Anything Goes” in 2015, but is really enjoying being on stage this time.


ACT 1OVERTURE

WINGS & STAGE ZANGLER’S BROADWAY THEATRE“K-RA-ZY for You” Bobby

STREET IN FRONT OF THE ZANGLER THEATRE, NEW YORK“I Can’t Be Bothered Now” Bobby & Follies Girls

MAIN STREET, DEADROCK, NEVADA“Bidin’ My Time” Mingo, Moose, Sam & Cowboys

INSIDE LANK’S SALOON, DEADROCK, NEVADA“Things Are Looking Up” Bobby

MAIN STREET, DEADROCK, NEVADA“Could You Use Me”Bobby & Polly

STAGE OF THE GAIETY THEATRE, DEADROCK NEVADA“Shall We Dance” Bobby & Polly

MAIN STREET, DEADROCK, NEVADA“Girls Enter Nevada” Follies Girls & Cowboys

“Someone to Watch Over Me” Polly

LOBBY OF THE GAIETY THEATRE, DEADROCK NEVADA

STAGE OF THE GAIETY THEATRE, DEADROCK NEVADA“Slap That Bass” Bobby (as Zangler) & Company

“Embraceable You” Polly & Bobby (as Zangler)

BACKSTAGE OF THE GAIETY THEATRE, DEADROCK NEVADA“Tonight’s the Night” Chorus

MAIN STREET, DEADROCK, NEVADA“I Got Rhythm” Polly & Company

INTERVAL(20 minutes)

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ACT 2INSIDE LANK’S SALOON, DEADROCK, NEVADA

“The Real American Folk Song is a Rag” Cowboy Trio & Chorus

“What Causes That” Bobby & Zangler

INSIDE LANK’S SALOON THE NEXT MORNING, DEADROCK, NEVADA“Naughty Baby” Irene, Lank & Male Quartet

STAGE OF THE GAIETY THEATRE, DEADROCK NEVADA“Stiff Upper Lip” Eugene, Patricia, Bobby, Polly & Company

“They Can’t Take That Away from Me” Bobby

“But Not for Me” Polly

STREET IN FRONT OF THE ZANGLER THEATRE, NEW YORK.“Nice Work If You Can Get It” Bobby & Follies Girls

MAIN STREET, DEADROCK, NEVADA“Bidin’ My Time” (French Reprise) Cowboy Trio

“Things Are Looking Up” (Reprise) – Everett

FINALE & CURTAIN CALLS – THE COMPANY

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“Crazy for You”, billed as the “new Gershwin Musical Comedy”, with a book by Ken Ludwig, opened on February 19th, 1992, at the Shubert Theater in New York City. It ran for 1,622 performances. Directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman, it featured Harry Groener as Bobby Child, Jodi Benson (of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” fame) as Polly Baker, and Bruce Adler as Bela Zangler. The show garnered a Tony Award for Outstanding Musical, as well as Tony Awards for Best Choreography (Susan Stroman) and Best Costume Design (William Ivey Long.) The show opened on the West End at the Prince Edward Theatre on March 3rd, 1993, and ran for almost three years. This cast included Kirby Ward as Bobby Child, Ruthie Henshall as Polly Baker, and Chris Langham as Bela Zangler.

“Crazy for You” is based loosely on the 1930 Gershwin musical “Girl Crazy”, which featured a boy from the East travelling to a ranch in the West, and helped to launch the careers of Ethel Merman and Ginger Rogers, and has been made into a movie three times, most notably starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in 1943. Playwright Ken Ludwig was originally approached by the producers of “Crazy for You”, who had acquired the rights to the songs of the Gershwins, to adapt “Girl Crazy”, but Ludwig found the storyline to be weak and the script to be full of offensive stereotypes. He got permission to write a whole new musical, keeping the East goes West theme of “Girl Crazy” and building a tightly plotted, old-fashioned musical comedy which celebrates the fresh exuberance

of the 1930s, when the songs were new. Ludwig included plenty of farcical mistaken identities, loving references to the kind of optimistic, youthful, high-energy shows for which Garland and Rooney (though popular in the 1940s, the tone was correct) were famous (“let’s put on a show in the old barn, and save ___.”), and the kind of tap duets and dream productions which were the hallmark of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. He also included character homages to famous 1930’s personalities, including Florenz Ziegfeld, the Broadway impresario, and Eugene Fodor, author of popular travel guidebooks.

Ludwig incorporated many George and Ira Gershwin tunes, from a variety of musicals, both staged and filmed. Besides “Girl Crazy”, a complete list of other shows includes: “Treasure Girl”, “A Damsel in Distress”, “Oh, Kay”, “Shall We Dance”, and “Ladies First”. In his review in The New York Times, Frank Rich wrote, “When future historians try to find the exact moment at which Broadway finally rose up to grab the musical back from the British, they just may conclude that the revolution began last night. The shot was fired at the Shubert Theater, where a riotously entertaining show called “Crazy for You” uncorked the American musical’s classic blend of music, laughter, dancing, sentiment and showmanship with a freshness and confidence rarely seen during the “Cats” decade . . . “Crazy for You” scrapes away decades of cabaret and jazz and variety-show interpretations to reclaim the Gershwins’ standards, in all their glorious youth, for the dynamism of the stage.”

SHOW HISTORY

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ACT 1Backstage at the Zangler Theatre in New York in the 1930s, the last performance of the Zangler Follies is wrapping up for the season and Tess, the Dance Director, is dodging the advances of the married Bela Zangler. Bobby Child, the rich son of a banking family, is backstage hoping for an audition with Mr. Zangler. Bobby performs “K-ra-zy for You,” but fails to impress Zangler.

Outside, Bobby is met by Irene, the wealthy woman to whom he has been engaged for five years, and then by his mother who demands that Bobby carry out a piece of banking business for her. Bobby is told to go to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. As the women argue over him, Bobby imagines himself dancing with the Follies Girls and joins them in a rousing rendition of “I Can’t Be Bothered Now.” Brought back to reality, Bobby decides to escape to Nevada.

When Bobby arrives in Deadrock, it is clear that the gold-mining town has seen better days. The men, who are cowboys, sing “Bidin’ My Time” in a long, slow drawl. Everett Baker receives a letter from New York warning of Bobby coming to foreclose on his Gaiety Theatre, his daughter Polly, vows to get even with Bobby Child if she ever meets him.

Lank Hawkins, proprietor of the town’s saloon, argues with Everett, trying to convince Everett to let him buy the theatre before the bank takes it, but the stubborn old man refuses.

Bobby falls in love with Polly at first sight, not realising who she is, and expresses his excitement in “Things Are Looking Up.” Lank isn’t pleased to see a rival for Polly’s affections.

Bobby finds himself in quite a bind. If he forecloses on the theatre he will lose the girl of his dreams, so he comes up with the idea of putting on a show to pay off the mortgage. Polly agrees to this plan until she finds out who he is. Bobby decides to put on the show anyway, but disguised as Mr. Zangler. Polly, deeply hurt, expressed her loneliness in “Someone to Watch Over Me.”

Ten Follies Girls on vacation from The Zangler Follies appear in town to help Bobby stage a spectacular show in Deadrock. When the men of Deadrock see the girls, the sleepy town becomes very lively and they agree to take part in the show. Rehearsals aren’t going well, but Bobby changes all that in the song “Slap That Bass”. Meanwhile, to Bobby’s dismay, Irene arrives, threatening to expose Bobby’s charade, and Polly has fallen in love with Bobby’s impersonation of Zangler. She expresses her love for Zangler with the song “Embraceable You.”

Opening night arrives, with everyone in high hopes “Tonight’s the Night!”. Sadly, everyone is disappointed to find that the only people to arrive are Eugene and Patricia Fodor, British tourists writing a guidebook on the American West. Bobby, still disguised, apologises for letting everyone down. Polly forgives him, saying he has brought a new spirit to their lives. As the townsfolk celebrate with “I Got Rhythm” the real Bela Zangler stumbles into the scene unnoticed and faints.

ACT 2Bobby discards his disguise to show Polly that he is the man she loves, but the real Bela enters looking for Tess. Polly greets him with a kiss, as a despairing Bobby heads upstairs with a bottle of liquor. Zangler finds Tess, but refuses her request to produce the show. After Polly leaves, Bobby returns, falling down drunk and once again dressed as Bela. There are now two Belas in the room, each too drunk to realize the other is there. The two men act as mirror images of each other, and lament their lost loves in “What Causes That.”

The next morning, Polly sees the two Zanglers and realizes what has happened. She slaps Bobby and leaves in a huff, while the townsfolk prepare for a meeting at the theatre to discuss what to do with the show. Irene comes to Bobby to make him go back to New York with her, but Bobby rejects her and states his love for Polly. Immensely frustrated, Irene seduces Lank in “Naughty Baby”.

The townsfolk are all now gathered at the theatre. Bobby is all for trying the show again, while Polly thinks they should abandon the venture. The Fodors counsel the dejected townspeople to keep a “Stiff Upper Lip,” but by the end of the song, only Polly, Everett, Bobby, and Tess still think the show should continue.

Bobby prepares to leave for New York, professing that his memories of Polly will never fade in “They Can’t Take That Away from Me.” Polly realises, too late, that she does love Bobby, and laments her loss in “But Not For Me.” Meanwhile, Bela Zangler decides to put on the show as a favour to Tess.

Six weeks later for Bobby’s birthday, Mrs. Child gives him the Zangler theatre (Zangler has used all his money on the show in Deadrock). Bobby realises that his love for Polly is worth more in “Nice Work if You Can Get It,” and leaves for Deadrock with Mrs. Child.

Meanwhile, Polly has decided to leave for New York to look for Bobby, who enters Deadrock just after she leaves. After learning that Polly has left to find him, he goes to “wash up” before driving back to New York to catch her. Everett notices Mrs. Child, and falls head-over-heels in love with her. His affections are reciprocated, and immediately afterwards, Polly re-enters with Custus, who was trying to give Polly a ride to the station, but the car has run out of gas and she missed the train to New York. Together the townspeople concoct a plan to reunite them.

SHOW HISTORY STORY


Trumpet 1 Lawrence Warburton

Trumpet 2 Paul Harris

Tenor Trombone Paul Goodwin

Bass Trombone / Tuba Paul Dodge

Horn Austin Pepper

REED 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano & Alto Saxophone) Alison Hoyland

REED 2 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone) Sonia Perez BaezaREED 4 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone) Martyn HaywardREED 5 (Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone) Paul SummersKeys 1 (Piano) David PerkinsKeys 2 (Strings) Paul DarrahGuitar/Banjo David YatesBass Jonathan WilliamsDrums Derek Vickers

Director Gary Oxenham

Musical Director Graham Hix

Choreographer Lisa Fletcher

Assistant Director Sophie Fryer

Stage Manager Mike Davall

Assistant Stage Managers Robert Phillips, Andy Piercy

Lighting Director Melvyn Fryer

Lighting Designer Stuart Armes

Lighting Assistance Jessica Eade, Sam Fisher

Sound Director Richard Bradford

Sound Assistant Mary Heath

Sound Effects Graham Hix , Maurice Kent

Stage Crew & Get-In Weekend Ed Armes, Joyce Atlee, Clive Bolton, Sandra Bolton, Rick Comber, Jill Cray, Bob Cray, Graham Davidson, Andy Harding, Mel Martin, Eric Mcloughlin, Martin Sampson, Stephen Williams, David Wimpenny

Box Office Manager Ron WalkerFront of House Manager Graham Kirby-SmithFront of House Helpers Marion Boorman, Carrie Canfield, Martha Crawford, Lisa Fletcher, Dave Main,

Becs Mason, Deb Oxenham, Sue Sampson, Peter Taylor, Shirley Tickner, David Timpson, June Thomas, Chrissie White, Mike Williams

Rehearsal Pianist Graham HixRehearsal Tea Ladies Martha Crawford, Lynda HixStage Door Keeper Peter TaylorMake Up Manager Victoria TaylorMake Up Team Alison Bedford, Diane Bedford, Kimberley NicholsCostume Manager Helen DaysonCostume Assistant Marion BoormanCostumes Costume Workshop, Sue’s Costumes, The Cast, April TimpsonPhotographs George RiddellProperties Sandra Bolton, Lynda TaylorScenery Hired From Scenic Projects LtdPublicity Manager Laura CrossPublicity Team Tim Canfield, Stephanie Farry, Lisa Fletcher, Richard YoungWebsite Tim Canfield“Crazy For You” and “A Chorus Line” art work Tim CanfieldProgramme Laura Cross, Tatum Le PatourelPublicity Banner Print AndroidProgramme Printing Print ExpressHandbill Printing Flyerzone

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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: 01733 374 790, Fax 01733 237 286 E: [email protected]

www.noda.org.uk Registered Charity No. 254640

ABOUT NODA

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.

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Cody Musical Theatre Company, formerly known 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 Princes 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 Haydn Thomas

45 Year Silver Bar Mike Davall

40 Year Silver Bar Joyce Atlee Sue Sampson

35 Year Silver Bar Tony Doherty Jim Prescott

Martin SampsonSian Tickner

30 Year Silver Bar Christine White Tim Canfield Giga Phillips

Mike Lehman Lynda Taylor Gary Oxenham

25 Year Silver Medal Huw Prall Eric McLoughlin

Sophie Fryer

OUR COMPANY HISTORY

Males who can Sing and Dance to be in Cody’s next show “A Chorus Line”

Performing at The Princes Hall Theatre, Aldershot from 28th September to 1st October 2016 with weekly evening rehearsals Tuesdays & Thursdays at Velmead School, Fleet.

Auditions are on Sunday 10th April from 2pm at Velmead School, Fleet with pre audition rehearsals Tuesday 5th April and Thursday 7th April 8pm to 10pm.

For further information or to audition please contact Carrie Canfield by sending an email to [email protected]

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1921 The Golden Amulet

1922 The Pirates of Penzance

1923 Patience

1924 The MikadoThe Yeomen of the Guard

1925 Les Cloches de Corneville

1926 The Gondoliers


1929 The Rebel Maid

1930 The Geisha

1931 H.M.S. PinaforeThe 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


1941 The Mikado

1942 A Waltz Dream

1943 The Desert Song

1944 The Vagabond KingThe Gondoliers

1945 Good Night, Vienna Lolanthe

1946 The Rebel Maid

1947 The Yeomen of the Guard

1948 H.M.S. Pinafore

1949 The Mikado


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 WidowRobert and Elizabeth

1977 Le Belle HélèneThe King and I

1978 Kiss Me KateMy Fair Lady

1979 Rose MarieHalf a Sixpence

1980 CarouselOliver!

1981 CarmenBrigadoon

1982 Die FledermausThe Most Happy Fella

1983 Guys and DollsAnnie get your Gun

1984 Show BoatThe Yeomen of the Guard

1985 CamelotOrpheus in the Underworld

1986 Oklahoma!The Desert Song

1987 White Horse InnSouth Pacific

1988 KismetThe Pajama Game

1990 The Merry WidowVariety Showcase

1991 GigiStreet Scene (Premiere)

1992 Fiddler on the RoofThe Gypsy Baron

1993 High SocietySweet Charity |

1994 The MikadoHello Dolly!

1995 Jesus Christ Superstar |Kiss Me Kate

1996 The Pirates of Penzance |Carousel |

1997 Orpheus in the UnderworldChicago

1998 Calamity JaneCarmen

1998 My Fair LadyCabaret

1999 Crazy for YouSweeney Todd |

2000 Guys and DollsSouth Pacific

2001 Seven Brides for Seven BrothersOliver!

2002 Die FledermausBest Little Whorehouse in Texas

2003 Chess |Cabaret {

2004 Me and My GirlOklahoma! {

2005 42nd StreetSingin’ 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 IAnnie Get Your Gun

2009 AnnieTaking the Mick-a-doo

2010 Fiddler on the Roof |{The Full Monty

2011 Jesus Christ SuperstarThe 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 |

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2015 Anything Goes

Don’t Stop the Music

PAST PRODUCTIONS

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Nearly there...As you will see from the totaliser, we are almost there to raising funds for our new scenery hut. We must give a huge thank you to you and our members for making such a wonderful effort over the past 3 years and supporting, not only the shows, but also the many events that we have put on, such as fashion shows, raffles, afternoon teas, bazaars, quiz nights, etc.

If you would like to help us by donating money to the Company, then please complete the form and post this with your cash or cheque made out to Cody Musical Theatre Company (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, 13 Beta Road, Farnborough, Hants GU14 8PG

Alternatively, you can make a donation by just ordering your usual shopping on line via easyfundraising.org.uk – Cody Musical Theatre Company or via our Web page: www.cfaos.co.uk

Come and join our enjoyable Dance Classes at the

• 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

Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz and Street and Commercial JazzPrincipal April Timpson (LISTD, DDP, CDE, Aff.PTD)

Classes are held at Heckfield Memorial Hall, Elvetham Heath Community Centre and The Church on the Heath.

For further details please take a timetable from the stand or call The Principal, April Timpson on Tel: 01252 684810 or Mobile: 07957 328516Alternatively you can find class times on our website. Please visit www.dancefocusacademy.co.uk

Dance Focus Academy, 38 Avondale Road, Fleet, Hants GU51 3LG

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FUNDRAISINGDONATION FORMName:

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Please post to: CODY Musical Theatre Company, 13 Beta Road, Farnborough, Hants GU14 8PG

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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 Friend Scenery Construction Costume/Make-up,

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Please post to: CODY Musical Theatre Company, 61 Dinorben Avenue, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 7SQ

BECOME PART OF THE CODY COMMUNITY

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 “A Chorus Line” begin on Tuesday 5th April, 8pm at Velmead Junior School (new members will need to audition). Auditions to be held at Velmead School on Sunday 10th April.

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 email: [email protected] visit our website cfaos.co.uk or complete the form below and post to: CODY Musical Theatre Company, 61 Dinorben Avenue, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 7SQ

Full details about our Society and forthcoming productions can be found on our website

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