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| Directors: Graham Brown and Adam Bonner Producer: David Hardman |
WADS production of “The Wizard of Oz”
What a wonderful show it was! Witchford Amateur Dramatic Society under the
directorship of Gaz Brown has certainly developed into a robust and highly
successful company of talented entertainers.
In the recent production of the musical “The Wizard of Oz”, the charming tale is
told of Kansas-born Dorothy thrown into an imaginative world of witches,
Munchkins, the Wizard of Oz and the like. Acting, music and choreography were
of a very high standard making this one of the most enthralling shows this
company has produced. The characters lived and breathed their parts, their
singing was tunefully effective and the full-bodied band was particularly sensitive
to the needs of the singers and dramatic developments. Stage movements were
exceptionally effective and slickly manoeuvred.
Katharine Hardman played a sweet and innocent Dorothy and was well supported
by a lovable Scarecrow (Adrian Peberdy), an appealing, sorrowful Tin Woodman
(Ian Peckham) and a colourful Cowardly Lion with hilarious affectations (Steve
Barker).
The strong cast moved swiftly through fascinating scenes that brought the drama
to life. The resolute private (Maisie Peckham), the confident Mayor of the
Munchkins (Sam Robbins), the fantastic Wizard of Oz (Ivan Green) and polished
performances by hosts of Munchkins, Jitterbugs, Generals and Snowflakes were
memorable highlights. The enchanting Lullaby League and Lollypop Guild and
the secure harmonies of the Adult Chorus were additional high spots.
Evil witches (Sarah Boor, Helen Walker and Lisa Barker) gave us delicious
terror-provoking moments and were contrasted well by the charming good witch
(Claire Mead).
Other notables were Lord Growlie (Jason Oddi) with his posh accent, Tibia
(Caroline Heppell), Aunt Em (Karin Peberdy), Farmhand Joe (Joe Robbins) and
Uncle Henry (Neil Pilling). Invaluable contributions were also made by Scott
Haddow, Pamela Brown, Carol Robbins and Harriet Maddox.
There was no doubt that a great deal of work went into this production and
producers David Hardman, Lisa Barker and Adam Bonner and their team should
be well pleased with the results.
Splendid scenery, costumes and lighting combined with the huge cast of all ages
also helped to make this production one of the finest I have seen.
Rosemary Westwell (MA Ed, MA TESOL, B Mus, BA hons)
What a wonderful show it was! Witchford Amateur Dramatic Society under the
directorship of Gaz Brown has certainly developed into a robust and highly
successful company of talented entertainers.
In the recent production of the musical “The Wizard of Oz”, the charming tale is
told of Kansas-born Dorothy thrown into an imaginative world of witches,
Munchkins, the Wizard of Oz and the like. Acting, music and choreography were
of a very high standard making this one of the most enthralling shows this
company has produced. The characters lived and breathed their parts, their
singing was tunefully effective and the full-bodied band was particularly sensitive
to the needs of the singers and dramatic developments. Stage movements were
exceptionally effective and slickly manoeuvred.
Katharine Hardman played a sweet and innocent Dorothy and was well supported
by a lovable Scarecrow (Adrian Peberdy), an appealing, sorrowful Tin Woodman
(Ian Peckham) and a colourful Cowardly Lion with hilarious affectations (Steve
Barker).
The strong cast moved swiftly through fascinating scenes that brought the drama
to life. The resolute private (Maisie Peckham), the confident Mayor of the
Munchkins (Sam Robbins), the fantastic Wizard of Oz (Ivan Green) and polished
performances by hosts of Munchkins, Jitterbugs, Generals and Snowflakes were
memorable highlights. The enchanting Lullaby League and Lollypop Guild and
the secure harmonies of the Adult Chorus were additional high spots.
Evil witches (Sarah Boor, Helen Walker and Lisa Barker) gave us delicious
terror-provoking moments and were contrasted well by the charming good witch
(Claire Mead).
Other notables were Lord Growlie (Jason Oddi) with his posh accent, Tibia
(Caroline Heppell), Aunt Em (Karin Peberdy), Farmhand Joe (Joe Robbins) and
Uncle Henry (Neil Pilling). Invaluable contributions were also made by Scott
Haddow, Pamela Brown, Carol Robbins and Harriet Maddox.
There was no doubt that a great deal of work went into this production and
producers David Hardman, Lisa Barker and Adam Bonner and their team should
be well pleased with the results.
Splendid scenery, costumes and lighting combined with the huge cast of all ages
also helped to make this production one of the finest I have seen.
Rosemary Westwell (MA Ed, MA TESOL, B Mus, BA hons)
Dorothy’s Kansas house is caught in a twister and
blown to the colourful Land of Oz, where she
becomes an instant hero to the people of Oz, the
Munchkins, bykilling the Wicked Witch of the
East. During the celebrations theWicked Witch of
the West arrives and threatens revenge as she
blames Dorothy for the death of her sister.
Dorothy, wearing the witch’s magic ruby slippers,
follows the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald
City, there to find the great and famous Wizard of
Oz. On the way she meets others needing help
from the Wizard; the Scarecrow, who lacks a
brain, the Tin Man who hasn’t a heart and the
cowardly Lion with no courage.
The Wicked Witch of the West sets traps all the
way but eventually all four get to Oz and meet the
Wizard. He turns out not to be so great and
powerful, but does still help the intrepid quartet…..
blown to the colourful Land of Oz, where she
becomes an instant hero to the people of Oz, the
Munchkins, bykilling the Wicked Witch of the
East. During the celebrations theWicked Witch of
the West arrives and threatens revenge as she
blames Dorothy for the death of her sister.
Dorothy, wearing the witch’s magic ruby slippers,
follows the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald
City, there to find the great and famous Wizard of
Oz. On the way she meets others needing help
from the Wizard; the Scarecrow, who lacks a
brain, the Tin Man who hasn’t a heart and the
cowardly Lion with no courage.
The Wicked Witch of the West sets traps all the
way but eventually all four get to Oz and meet the
Wizard. He turns out not to be so great and
powerful, but does still help the intrepid quartet…..
Generals
Anna Elia Harriet Maddox
Elise Gallois Asia Peberdy
Sarah Haddow Helen Peckham
Scott Haddow Neil Pilling
Judith Juden Hannah Robbins
Emily Levett Joe Robins
Anna Elia Harriet Maddox
Elise Gallois Asia Peberdy
Sarah Haddow Helen Peckham
Scott Haddow Neil Pilling
Judith Juden Hannah Robbins
Emily Levett Joe Robins
Lullaby League
Chloe Denly
Anna Elia
Ellie Robbins
Chloe Denly
Anna Elia
Ellie Robbins
Lollypop Guild
Megan Docwra
Georgia Freeman
Bethany Peryer
Megan Docwra
Georgia Freeman
Bethany Peryer
Snowflakes
Charlotte Barker Ellie Robbins
Chloe Denly Amelia Scotting
Sarah Haddow Hollie Sheridan
Emily Levet Megan Vail
Charlotte Barker Ellie Robbins
Chloe Denly Amelia Scotting
Sarah Haddow Hollie Sheridan
Emily Levet Megan Vail
Adult Chorus
Louise Barker Jo Peacock
Pamela Brown Helen Peckham
Julie Denly Neil Pilling
Gillian Hardman Joe Robbins
Judith Juden Ian Roberts
Jane Marlow
Louise Barker Jo Peacock
Pamela Brown Helen Peckham
Julie Denly Neil Pilling
Gillian Hardman Joe Robbins
Judith Juden Ian Roberts
Jane Marlow
Munchkins and Jitterbugs
Charlotte Barker Adam Perkins
Emma Barker Freya Perry
Lorna Brown Jorja Rogers
Jake Crowe-Haylett Amelia Scotting
Sophie Denly Megan Seabrook-Mead
Jilly Fretwell Hollie Sheridan
James Gallois Anna Sibthorp
Emma Grace Chonthicha Spence
Eleanor Grace Claudia Stibbs
Laura Howe Emily Tarbuck
Megan Maton Archie Tarbuck
Ryan Maton Megan Vail
Elizabeth Peacock Emily Walker
Molly Peckham Matthew Walker
Andrew Needham Esme Wright
Charlotte Barker Adam Perkins
Emma Barker Freya Perry
Lorna Brown Jorja Rogers
Jake Crowe-Haylett Amelia Scotting
Sophie Denly Megan Seabrook-Mead
Jilly Fretwell Hollie Sheridan
James Gallois Anna Sibthorp
Emma Grace Chonthicha Spence
Eleanor Grace Claudia Stibbs
Laura Howe Emily Tarbuck
Megan Maton Archie Tarbuck
Ryan Maton Megan Vail
Elizabeth Peacock Emily Walker
Molly Peckham Matthew Walker
Andrew Needham Esme Wright
Aunt Em Karin Peberdy
Farmhand Joe Joe Robbins
Uncle Henry Neil Pilling
Dorothy Katharine Hardman
A Munchkin Framer Scott Haddow
Mayor of the Munchkins Sam Robbins
A Munckin Maisie Peckham
Sorceress of the North Claire Mead
The Wicked Witch of the West Sarah Boor
Scarecrow Adrian Peberdy
The Tin Woodman Ian Peckham
The Cowardly Lion Steve Barker
Private Maisie Peckham
First General Sam Robbins
Lady Oz Pamela Brown
Lord Growlie Jason Oddi
Gloria Carol Robbins
Wizard of Oz Ivan Green
First Witch Helen Walker
Second Witch Lisa Barker
Tibia Caroline Heppell
Ozmas (Court Attendant) Elise Gallois
Munckin Barrister Maisie Peckham
Munckin Coroner Harriet Maddox
Farmhand Joe Joe Robbins
Uncle Henry Neil Pilling
Dorothy Katharine Hardman
A Munchkin Framer Scott Haddow
Mayor of the Munchkins Sam Robbins
A Munckin Maisie Peckham
Sorceress of the North Claire Mead
The Wicked Witch of the West Sarah Boor
Scarecrow Adrian Peberdy
The Tin Woodman Ian Peckham
The Cowardly Lion Steve Barker
Private Maisie Peckham
First General Sam Robbins
Lady Oz Pamela Brown
Lord Growlie Jason Oddi
Gloria Carol Robbins
Wizard of Oz Ivan Green
First Witch Helen Walker
Second Witch Lisa Barker
Tibia Caroline Heppell
Ozmas (Court Attendant) Elise Gallois
Munckin Barrister Maisie Peckham
Munckin Coroner Harriet Maddox
Orchestra
Greg Lowes Piano Nick Wells / Roger Nunn Trombone
Laura Newman Flute Phil Tyler Drums
Anne Bury Clarinet 1 Shez Mead Percussion
Tim Taberner Clarinet 2 / Wind Synth Rachel Edwards Violin
Paul Garner Trumpet 1 Toni Burton Cello
Laurine Green Trumpet 2 Sam Peckham Bass
Greg Lowes Piano Nick Wells / Roger Nunn Trombone
Laura Newman Flute Phil Tyler Drums
Anne Bury Clarinet 1 Shez Mead Percussion
Tim Taberner Clarinet 2 / Wind Synth Rachel Edwards Violin
Paul Garner Trumpet 1 Toni Burton Cello
Laurine Green Trumpet 2 Sam Peckham Bass
Production Team
Front of House: Clare Beddoes, Mary Flack, Judy
Holdsworth, Keith Gallois, Lesley Gallois, Luise Carter,
Sara Bustin, Jenny Matcham, Helen Williamson, James
Williamson, Michael Sellers, Bev Needham, Sue
Macfarlane, Helen Roberts, Theresa Maton, Paul Maton,
Caroline Cawley.
Stage Team: Jayne Brown, Craig D’Cunha, Winifred De
Massey, Alison Elia, Mel Haddow, Ray Haddow, Andy
King, Terry King, Isabel Losantos, Paul Mead, Christian
Peberdy, Carolyn Sellers, Trevor Steggles, Sandra
Thompson, Liz Taberner, Iren Sheridan, Mark Walker.
Props: Adam Bonner
Costumes: Noreen King, Julie Peacock, Lynne
Rutterford, Dawn Wallis
Lesley Wright.
Makeup: Jasmine Kaur, Tracey Lymer, Alison Steggles,
Sarah-Jane Reed, Jo Tarbuck, Emily Richadson, Nicola
Bennet, Donna Garner, Aimee Wing.
Sound: Geoff Meads, Richard White
Lighting: Keith McPherson
Programme: and Photography David Hardman
Front of House: Clare Beddoes, Mary Flack, Judy
Holdsworth, Keith Gallois, Lesley Gallois, Luise Carter,
Sara Bustin, Jenny Matcham, Helen Williamson, James
Williamson, Michael Sellers, Bev Needham, Sue
Macfarlane, Helen Roberts, Theresa Maton, Paul Maton,
Caroline Cawley.
Stage Team: Jayne Brown, Craig D’Cunha, Winifred De
Massey, Alison Elia, Mel Haddow, Ray Haddow, Andy
King, Terry King, Isabel Losantos, Paul Mead, Christian
Peberdy, Carolyn Sellers, Trevor Steggles, Sandra
Thompson, Liz Taberner, Iren Sheridan, Mark Walker.
Props: Adam Bonner
Costumes: Noreen King, Julie Peacock, Lynne
Rutterford, Dawn Wallis
Lesley Wright.
Makeup: Jasmine Kaur, Tracey Lymer, Alison Steggles,
Sarah-Jane Reed, Jo Tarbuck, Emily Richadson, Nicola
Bennet, Donna Garner, Aimee Wing.
Sound: Geoff Meads, Richard White
Lighting: Keith McPherson
Programme: and Photography David Hardman
Witchford Amateur Dramatics Society