Hard Rock Cafe Cabaret June 2013
Directed by Laura Falconer
Synopsis
Epsom Players’ evening of Cabaret entertainment returns with a fusion of Rock and Roll and Rock music through the ages.
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Hello Dolly October 2015
Director – Paul Falconer
Musical Director – Nic Luker
Choreographer – Aimee-Marie Bow
Starring
Dolly Levi – Laura Falconer, Horace Vandergelder – Bob Hamilton
Irene Molloy – Jo Kirkland, Cornelius Hackl – Ryan Stevens
Minnnie Fay – Lotte Gilmore, Barnaby Tucker – Michael Rawle
Emengarde – Phoebe Jones, Ambrose Kemper – Keir Gilbert Halladey
Ernestina Money – Emma Dixon, Rudolf Reisenweber – Rick Thompsett
Synopsis
Jerry Herman’s energetic Hello, Dolly! is a musical filled with charisma and with heart. Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker, and also a professional meddler –but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is to find someone for herself. Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Hello Dolly! is boisterous and charming from start to finish. Hello, Dolly! features such memorable songs as “Before the Parade Passes By,” “It Only Takes a Moment,” “Put on Your Sunday Clothes,” and – of course – the title number, “Hello, Dolly!” Dolly herself is one of the strongest and richest starring roles for a woman ever written for the musical theatre, and famous Dolly Levis have included Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Pearl Bailey, Mary Martin, Barbra Streisand, and most recently, Bette Midler and Bernadette Peters.
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Hollywood Harmonies
Epsom Players proudly present our musical revue: Hollywood Harmonies!
The red carpet awaits you at Kingswood Village Hall, so dress to impress for a night celebrating songs of the silver screen.
Expect gorgeous harmonies, dazzling choreography and a night you will never forget.
You might even get a chance to sing-a-long!
Director/Choreographer: Andie Curno
Musical Director/Choreographer: Susanne Sinisalu
Coming to Kingswood Village Hall on the 22nd and 23rd November.
Tickets £16
Honk March 2006
Directed by Alison green
Musical Direction by Colin Warnock
Choreography by Lea Stock
Synopsis
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved story, “The Ugly Duckling,” Honk! tells the story of an odd-looking baby duck, Ugly, and his quest to find his mother. Soon after Ugly is born, he is seduced away by a wily Cat who wants to eat Ugly for dinner. Eventually, Ugly manages to escape, but has no idea how to return home. He embarks on an adventure in which he encounters a beautiful swan, Penny, tangled in a fishing line. After saving her, the two birds fall in love. Penny, however, must return to her flock and fly south for the winter. Determined to find his family, Ugly journeys on, only to become frozen in the snow. Eventually, Ugly’s mother finds him and her warm tears manage to thaw him out. He revives, and is surprised to discover he is now a handsome swan! Soon, Ugly is reunited with Penny and two swans decide to live the rest of their days in the same pond as Ugly’s loyal mother.
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I Love You Because Summer 2019
25th- 29th June 2019 @ Wimbledon Studio Theatre
Directed By Katy Jackson
Musical Direction by Sophie Colchester
The Cast
Synopsis
‘I Love You Because’ is a modern-day musical love story: think the cast of ‘Friends’ goes on a Tinder date in the bar from ‘Cheers’. It is a nostalgic, feel-good heart-warming tale about love, life and relationships, full of all the ups and downs, lows and highs that you would expect from any romantic comedy.
It tells the story of a young and uptight greeting-card writer whose life is changed when he meets a free-spirited photographer. Throw in a brother who sees himself as God’s-gift to women, a best friend for whom relationships are just calculations and probabilities, and a whole host of larger-than-life New-Yorkers, and maybe they’ll learn to love each other, warts and all?
With a nod towards Jane Austen’s exploration of what attracts people to one another, laced with some true Mr Darcy/Elizabeth Bennett passion-fuelled arguments, this comedy musical with a heart questions what it is like to date in a modern world.
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I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change May 2007
Director: Debbie Parker
Musical Director: James Marr
Synopsis
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a witty musical revue that tackles modern love in all its forms.: from the perils and pitfalls of the first date to marriage, children, and the twilight years of life. Set in the modern world and told in a series of vignettes and songs I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Chances traces the overall arc of relationships throughout the course of a life. An insightful and hilarious musical, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change will have audience members shouting, “This is my life!”
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Into the Woods July 2012
Directed by Sally Jones
MD: Nic Luker
Cast
Witch – Corin Miller, Bakers Wife – Lisa Rose-Michael
Baker – Brad Parker, Jack – Dean Robertson
Jack’s Mother – Gail MacLellan, Cinderella – Melissa Cox
Little Red Riding Hood – Imogen Smart-Steel, Wolf/Steward – James Tarbit
Rupunzel’s Prince – Vincent Baldwin, Cinderella’s Prince – Paul Falconer
Narrator – Simon Openshaw, Stepmother/Giants Wife/Granny – Laura Falconer
Rupunzel – Celine O’Donovan, Step Sister – Sophie Toyer
Step Sister – Emma Dixon, Milky White – Jon Ford
Synopsis
“Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical, Into the Woods. The story follows The Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to go the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give some milk. When the Baker and his wife are visited by the neighborhood witch, who reveals to them that she placed a curse on their family, the two set off on a journey into the woods to reverse the curse. Also in the woods, we meet Little Red, who is trying to visit her grandmother, the Wolf who loves tasty little girls, the Witch’s daughter Rapunzel, and the Princes chasing after their loves. By the end of Act I, everyone has gotten their wish and will seemingly live happily ever after. But in Act II, when Jack’s beanstalk brings them a visit from an angry Giant, we see how the consequences of their actions haunt them in disastrous ways. The community must come together to save each other and their kingdom, but sacrifices must be made.
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Jesus Christ Superstar October 2005
Directed by Steve Bittlestone
Musical Direction by Colin warnock
Choreography by Sarah Openshaw
Synopsis
Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of biblical Jesus in the final days leading up to his crucifixion. A rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the musical has no spoken dialogue and is sometimes considered a modern rock-opera. Loosely based on the Gospels, Superstar focuses on the personal conflicts between Jesus, his disciples, the people of Israel, and the leadership of Rome. Special attention is played to the relationship between Judas Iscariot and Jesus, as well as Jesus’ relationship with Mary Magdalene. The musical is unique among biblical retellings in that it focuses on both Judas’ struggle making the decision to betray Jesus and Jesus’ human psychology, fear, and anger in understanding and accepting his role as both leader and martyr. The show is a product of its era, permeated with 1970’s rock, gospel, folk and funk themes, modern language and colloquialisms, and high-energy dance numbers.
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Legally Blonde Spring 2023
21st – 25th March 2023 @ Epsom Playhouse
Director: Chris Malone
M.D: Dan Francis
Choreography: Della Bhujoo
Based on the novel and the hit-movie of the same name, Legally Blonde: the Musical chronicles the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy, UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner. In an effort to prove to Warner that she is more than just some blonde sorority girl, she follows him to Harvard Law, where she struggles to fit in and do well. Ultimately, she defies expectations and manages to stay true to her delightfully pink personality.
The Cast
Elle Woods – Lydia Whiteside, Serena –Lisa Allen , Margot –Lara Patterson, Pilar -Tash Rose
Emmett Forrest – Akhil Gowrinath, Paulette Buonofuonte – Imogen Smart-Steel
Professor Callahan – Will Brown, Warner Huntington III – Nathan Langford
Vivienne Kensington – Sophie Toyer, Brooke Wyndham – Millie Shields
Enid Hoops – Subha Chelvam-Lewis, Kyle B. O’Boyle – Dan Brinkwood
Delta Nu’s:
Paige Fayers, Vicky Hansell, Denya Grimshaw
Victoria Taylor, Harriet Pollard, ; Katrina Sweeney
Mrs Woods – Melanie Dunn, Mr Woods – Paul Falconer, Sundeep Padamam – Lubna Mughal
Aaron Schultz – Matt Howes, Chutney Wyndham – Millie Salmon,
Judge – Karen Paterson, Dewey – Ed Thomson
Ensemble
Samuel Berry, Anya Le-Galloudec, Kate Morton-Graves, Toby Jones,
Lubna Mughal, Abby Thackeray, Natasha Walter,
Max Cunningham, Matt Howes, Alicia Morrin, Millie Salmon,
Susanne Sinisalu, Edward Thomson,
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Little Women June 2011
Directed by Damian De Roche
Cast
Jo March – Imogen Smart-Steel, Meg March – Sophie Toyer
Beth March – Saskia Wilkinson, Amy March – Amy de Roche
Mrs March – Sandra Grant, Aunt March – Judy Kelly
Theodore Laurence – Michael Leopold, John Brooke – Jamie McCandlish
Sallie Gardiner – Clare Holloway, Professor Friedrich Bhaer / Ned Moffat – Ziggi Szafranski
Fred Vaughn – Martin Tidy, Aunt Carol – Lisa Clayton
Synopsis
Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the four young March sisters — tempestuous Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth, and spoiled baby Amy — struggle to keep their family going while Father’s away in the Civil War. In this beautifully dramatized adaptation of the classic novel, even as privation, illness, and sibling rivalry cast their shadows, each girl strives to find her true self.
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Mistletoe Melodies
Directed by Sophie-Lee Colchester
14th-15th December @ Kingswood Village Hall
This December join us for a magical evening of Mistletoe Melodies – a dazzling musical showcase of festive cheer. Expect heart-warming solos, sparkling harmonies and a spectacular way to kick off the Christmas celebrations!
Auditions
Date: Sunday 6th October
Location: The Wells Centre, Spa Drive, Epsom, KT18 7LR
Material: Please prepare a verse and chorus of a song of your choosing which you think best shows off your skills! You can sing along to a backing track (please have downloaded on your phone) or unaccompanied.
My Fair Lady April 2010
Directed by Laura Falconer
M.D: Dennis Hooker
Choreographer: Karen Ward
Synopsis
Hailed by critics and audiences for its heart and its wit, My Fair Lady is a beautiful musical about transformation, patronage, gender politics and class, based on George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmalion. Acclaimed Professor and confirmed bachelor Henry Higgins makes a wager with his linguistic colleague Colonel Pickering that in six months he can pass off “gutter snipe” Eliza Doolittle as a duchess at an embassy ball. Through arduous training, day and night, Eliza learns how to speak English “properly,” and transforms into a lady respected and adored by all classes. Along the way she bewitches young Freddy Einsford-Hill into falling in love with her, and convinces a supposed linguistics expert that she is royalty. Through her transformation process, Eliza forges a deep connection with Colonel Pickering and most especially with Professor Higgins. However, she finds herself in a difficult position, now too refined to go back to her old life and not with any means or desire to live life as a lady of leisure – especially by herself. When Higgins completely fails to acknowledge Eliza’s role in her own transformation, she leaves his home. It is only then that Higgins realizes that he cares deeply for Eliza. The play ends with Eliza’s return to Higgins’ home, and the ending is left ambiguous, yet it is beloved for being both one of the cleverest and one of the most romantic plays of all time.
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Nunsense October 2013
Director: Lynne Smart-steel
MD: Ana Lopez
Choreographer: Imogen Smart-Steel
Starring
Emma Dixon, Melanie Dunn, Lisa Rose-Michael, Laura Falconer, Sarah-Jane Pullen
Synopsis
Nunsense is a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia. Thus, the remaining nuns – ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister Robert Anne, befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia, the Mother Superior Sister Regina, and mistress of the novices Sister Mary Hubert – stage a talent show in order to raise the money to bury their dearly departed.
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Oklahoma October2011
Director – John Taylor
MD – Mike Turnbull
Choreographer – Claire Izzard
Cast
Curly – Chris Goldhawk, Laurie – Emma Goldhawk
Aunt Eller – Gail MacLellan, Jud Fry – James Turnbull
Ado Annie – Sally Jones, Will Parker – Mark Fallon
Ali Hakim – Olly Reeves, Carnes – Paul Falconer, Gertie – Emma Jones
Singing Girls
Emma Jones, Lucy Thackray, Melanie Dunn
Dancers
Nick Mead, Nicola Hawkins, Ed Thomson,
Melanie Dunn, Hayley Dodsworth, Emma Rowland
Ensemble
Eloise Shaw, Michael Ellis, Beth Quaife, Brad Parker , Clair Swan,
Darren Flick, Ricky Thompsett, Charlotte Peacock, Bill Rackhom
Synopsis
The first collaboration of famed partners Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Oklahoma! set the American musical theatre standard. Set in Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th Century, the spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the backdrop for the love story between Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a beautiful farm girl. The road to true love is anything but smooth, but there is no doubt that these two romantics will succeed in making a life together. As the road to romance and the road to statehood converge, Curly and Laurey are poised to spend their new life together in a brand new state: O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A – OKLAHOMA!
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Priscilla Queen of the Desert Autumn 2017
Director: Chris Malone
Musical Director: Dennis Hooker
Choreography: Aimee Marie Bow & Alan Hunter
Producer: Michael Leopold
Starring
Jean-Pierre Aguis, Billy Harvey, Sebastian Roughley
The Divas
Performed by Melissa Cox, Katy Jackson & Victoria Swaine
Supporting Cast
Emmi Lathan – Marion, James Turnbull – Bob, Gail MacLellan- Shirley, Tommy Deeks- Miss Understanding
Alfie Turnbull & Robin Ward- Benjamin(Benji), Jennie Morrison-Cynthia,
Dancers
Melanie Beggs, Aimee Clark-Hooker, Melanie Dunn, Amber Jackson-Bond, Katie Leader, Nick Mead, Hannah Vincent
Ensemble
Holly Artis, Bernice Baker, Peter Barnett, Mark Davies, Rebecca Dingvean, Paul Falconer, Paige Fayers, Carolyn Green, Steve Leitch, Gail MacLellan, Freya Martyniak, Zak Negri, Olly Reeves, Calum Roy, Helen Strong, Monica Turnbull, Abi Wingfield
Synopsis
Based on the 1994 popular movie of the same name, Priscilla Queen of the Desert follows the journey of two drag queens, Tick and Adam, and a transgender woman, Bernadette, as they travel across Australia in their bus, named Priscilla. Tick has been asked to perform at a hotel in Alice Springs by his estranged wife, Marion. Taking Adam and Bernadette along with him, the trio drive from Sydney to the remote resort town in the middle of the desert. Tick tells his companions that the trip is a favour to his wife, from whom he is separated, but does not reveal that he also has an 8-year-old son he does not know, but who now wants to meet his father. As they head west, Tick, Adam, and Bernadette learn to accept and support each other, whilst encountering a number of strange and colorful characters. After experiencing violent homophobic threats, Adam is forced to realize that not everyone is accepting of his flamboyant lifestyle, whilst Bernadette opens up to the possibility of love again following the death of her husband. Upon reaching Alice Springs, Tick finally meets his son, Benjamin, who accepts his father’s homosexuality and drag queen persona. The trio perform at the resort and realize that they have forged a bond that will last forever. Full of well-known pop songs and supported by three divas flying high above the stage, Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a flamboyant, funny, disco-fuelled musical that gets the audience up on their feet.
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